Maham Rasheed
GMC-registered doctor seeking a Phlebotomist role
About
Highly skilled and patient-focused healthcare professional with extensive hands-on experience in venepuncture, cannulation, and blood sample collection across acute hospital settings. GMC-registered doctor with NHS experience, seeking a Phlebotomist role to contribute strong technical skills, excellent patient care, and adherence to infection control and safety standards. Calm, accurate, and compassionate when working with diverse patient groups, including anxious adults, elderly patients, and children.
Experience
Clinical Fellow – Acute & General Medicine - NHS Tayside, Perth Royal Infirmary - Perth Royal Infirmary
(2023-09 - 2024-08)
- Performed daily venepuncture and cannulation for acutely unwell inpatients
- Collected blood samples for routine tests, urgent investigations, and ABGs
- Ensured correct patient identification, labelling, and timely sample delivery
- Maintained strict infection control and safety standards
- Communicated effectively with patients to reduce anxiety during procedures
- Worked collaboratively with nurses, phlebotomists, and laboratory teams
Clinical Attachment – Emergency Medicine - NHS Forth Valley, Forth Valley Royal Hospital - Forth Valley Royal Hospital
(2022-09 - 2022-10)
- Observed and assisted in blood collection for emergency presentations
- Gained familiarity with NHS phlebotomy pathways and documentation
- Enhanced understanding of patient flow and sample prioritisation
Medical Officer - District Headquarters Hospital, Okara, Pakistan - Okara, Pakistan
(2016-09 - 2018-03)
- Regularly performed venepuncture and cannulation in high-volume wards
- Collected blood samples from adult and elderly patients
- Managed samples in fast-paced acute and emergency settings
- Developed confidence with difficult access cases
House Officer (Foundation Year) - Teaching Hospitals, Lahore, Pakistan - Lahore, Pakistan
(2015 - 2016)
- Carried out routine blood sampling during ward rounds
- Assisted in procedures requiring pre-operative and monitoring blood tests
- Built strong foundational procedural and patient-care skills
Education
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine - Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (2013)
