Rukhsar Sajawal

I am a versatile and flexible individual with a wealth of transferrable skills gained from the various roles throughout my learning. I have experience of working alongside people and providing an excellent standard of work. I have developed exceptional interpersonal skills from service orientation to active listening and learning. I am also dedicated, full of energy and have a committed approach. I have confidence that my skills and knowledge will enable me to become a valued colleague.

Adult Audiologist - James Cook University Hospital

(2020-02)

• Work with adult patients diagnosing, and manage disorders of hearing; interpret test results
• Carry out ENT clinics and direct access clinic which involve counselling the patients about hearing health and the possible need for treatment/management
• Assess the candidacy of persons with hearing loss for hearing aids and provide fitting, programming, and rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcomes

Student Audiologist - Princess Diana of Wales Hospital

(2017-06 - 2019-04)

• Reassured patients throughout appointments
• Identify, test, diagnose, and manage disorders of hearing; interpret test results of behavioral and objective measures
• Counsel patients about hearing health and the possible need for treatment/management
• Assess the candidacy of persons with hearing loss for hearing aids and provide fitting, programming, and audiologic rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcomes

Dental Nurse - Mellor and Associates

(2012-10 - 2015-05)

• Reassured patients throughout treatment as well as looking after patient's records (including note taking when dentist examined patient)
• Ensured that all relevant materials and supplies were in place
• Responsible for decontamination of instruments and worked closely with the dentist by responding quickly and efficiently to requests
• Carried out x-ray audits and stock control

Audiology Observer - Hartlepool Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

(2015-11 - 2015-11)

• Observed a range of diagnostic hearing and balance procedures for both adults/children
• Observed diagnosis, analysis and advice to other professionals, clinicians and patients/carers
• Shadowed the assessment of the patient's condition and judgement on the suitability of tests
• Observed evaluation of hearing rehabilitation programmes for new referrals, including advice to patients/carers and the level of counselling and ongoing care appropriate for each individual

Assistant Disability Support Worker - Heatherfields Day Centre

(2011-09 - 2011-12)

• Provided help with all aspects of personal care as part of a team of eight
• Worked closely with disabled individuals providing them with assistance and redirection of daily functions such as health, hygiene, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting
• Demonstrated empathy and actively listened in a sensitive manner accessing appropriate additional support where necessary

Pharmacy Assistant - Lloyds Pharmacy

(2011-07 - 2011-07)

• Carried out ordering items, receiving and loading deliveries
• Answered customer's inquiries face to face and via phone
• Used computer systems to generate stock lists and labels
• Created and maintained confidentiality data such as patient's profiles

BSc - Healthcare Science Audiology - University of Sunderland (2016-09 - 2019-04)

Access to Health Sciences - Middlesbrough College (2015-09 - 2016-06)

Level 3 Diploma - Dental Nursing - Shape Training (2013-01 - 2014-02)

YA Apprenticeship Programme - Skillscfa (2010-09 - 2012-02)

GCSE - Acklam Grange School (2008-09 - 2012-07)