Leah Sherlock

Organised, efficient, and enthusiastic with an inquiring mind who is keen to learn and has a flexible approach to carrying out tasks. A team player with sound communication skills and is able to communicate well with people from all walks of life. Now looking for employment that will allow development and growth to utilise existing skills and gain the qualifications to become a dental nurse.

Experience 

Occupational Therapy Student – University of Salford – (Sep 2020 - to date)

Completed placements in various settings including palliative care, forensic mental health, and general medicine. Worked closely with other professionals across the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best care for the patients. Developed documentation skills, interpersonal skills, and management of self throughout this time.

Waitress – Portofino Restaurant – (May 2021 - to date)

Greeting and booking in guests, taking orders, collecting payments, and answering questions about the menu and any allergies. Relaying information to kitchen staff, preparing tables, and restocking the bar.

Sales Assistant – House of Fraser – Apr 2019 to Mar 2020

Answering customer queries and complaints. Processing refunds, cash, and card payments. Dealing with deliveries, stocking shelves, and preparing displays. Keeping the store clean and tidy.

Receptionist – Dufton Kellner Accountants – Jun 2018

Completed various tasks on reception for 2 weeks to cover holiday absence, including answering the phone, greeting clients, organising meeting rooms, and completing bookkeeping work.

Personal Summary 

Organised, efficient, and enthusiastic with an inquiring mind who is keen to learn and has a flexible approach to carrying out tasks. A team player with sound communication skills and is able to communicate well with people from all walks of life. Now looking for employment that will allow development and growth to utilise existing skills and gain the qualifications to become a dental nurse.

I have recently dropped out of university after realising that the course wasn’t for me. I want to go in a different direction with my career, whilst still being able to work within the healthcare setting and so I am interested in a career as a dental nurse.

Key skills 

• Adaptability – quick to learn with a flexible approach and able to adjust to new situations. 
• Communication – excellent verbal, written, and motivating skills. 
• Customer service – takes pride in delivering professional service and experience. 
• Safeguarding – fully trained in protecting the health, well-being, and human rights of individuals. 
• Teamwork – friendly and personable, able to collaborate at all levels to achieve goals. 
• Time management – organises and prioritises workload maximising effectiveness and efficiency. 

• Volunteer as a scout leader with The Scout Association through my local scout group (12th Wallasey) for the past 3 years, prior to this I was a young leader. 
• Interests include stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, painting, spending time with my family, and walking the dogs. 

Education 

• Studied occupational therapy until second year at the University of Salford. Have passed all three placements and completed all required e-learning for healthcare students, this included:
• Data security awareness – level 1 
• Infection prevention and control – level 2 
• Resuscitation adult – level 2 
• Resuscitation paediatric – level 2 
• Moving and handling – level 1 
• Moving and handling eAssessment – level 2 
• Resuscitation newborn – level 2 
• Birkenhead Sixth Form College, A level’s, 2018 – 2020 
• Psychology – B 
• Biology – B 
• Chemistry – D 
• West Kirby Grammar School, GCSE’s, 2013 – 2018 
• Maths – 7 
• English Literature – 6 
• English Language – 6 
• Biology – 6 
• Chemistry – 6 
• Physics – 6 
• Art & Design (graphic) – 7
• Religious Studies - 7
• History – 8 
• Latin – 4