Jenny South

As a young medical professional in the field of phlebotomy and health care I have had the opportunity to work within the major hospitals in Leeds, this experience has helped me develop an excellent understanding and empathetic approach when working with patients who demonstrate varying levels of distrust and fear when facing medical procedures.

PHLEBOTOMIST - NHS, LEEDS TRUST, CHAPEL ALLERTON HOSPITAL - Leeds

(2019-10 - 2022-11)

Part of a Phlebotomy team working within the Leeds Hospitals. Dealing with Doctor referral and walk in patients attending for Blood tests in a variety of clinics.

• Taking blood for Laboratory analysis
• Team working and patient reassurance

WARD HOUSEKEEPER - NHS LEEDS TRUST, ST JAMES HOSPITAL - Leeds

(2018-05 - 2019-09)

Housekeeping within the Oncology Ward, dealing with cancer patients and Cancer care staff.

• Full cleaning responsibility on patient wards, including domestic clean up, bathrooms and patient toilets

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT - BUPA ADVANCED DEMENTIA AND CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR NURSING HOME, LEEDS - Leeds

(2005-12 - 2018-04)

All aspects of health Care Assistant work within a challenging environment.

• Patient Care and Housekeeping whilst coping with violent and irrational behaviour from residents
• Coping with frequent patient loss due to age and serious levels of illness

CITY & GUILDS NVQ LEVEL 3 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE - BUPA LEEDS (2012-09)

CITY & GUILDS NVQ LEVEL 2 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE - BUPA LEEDS (2011-09)