Saaruga Vasanthakumar

Communication: Engaging with young people to gather feedback on healthcare services and communicated their views to decision-makers.

Teamwork: Collaborated with other volunteers to plan and deliver outreach activities and campaigns.

Initiative: Contributed ideas for service improvement projects and helped design youth-focused surveys.

Volunteer - Young Healthwatch Hillingdon

(2020-02 - 2025-07)

• Communication: Engaging with young people to gather feedback on healthcare services and communicated their views to decision-makers.
• Teamwork: Collaborated with other volunteers to plan and deliver outreach activities and campaigns.
• Initiative: Contributed ideas for service improvement projects and helped design youth-focused surveys.
• Professionalism: Attended meeting with health professionals, developing confidence and public speaking.

Staff Member - MSV Chicken shop LTD

(2022-10 - 2024-06)

• Adaptability: Assisted in administrative tasks, allowing smooth operation of the business.
• Efficiency: Organising, ordering and restocking inventory and supplies to ensure optimal operation of the business.
• Organisation Skills: Maintain a well-organised workspace to enhance customer service and workflow.

Tutor - Kumon

(2019-12 - 2020-03)

• Academic Support: Assisted students aged 4-16 in developing their English and Maths skills within a structed environment.
• Communication: Developed strong interpersonal skills by working with learners of varying ages and abilities.
• Independence: Promoted critical thinking and self-reliance by guiding students through tailored worksheets.
• Accuracy: Reviewed and marked student work, delivering constructive feedback to aid academic progress.
• Organisation: Monitored student progress and adjust learning plans alongside the instructor.

Virtual Work Experience Participant - Medic Mentor - Remote

(2020-11 - 2021-04)

• Medical exposure: Completed a structured 6-month programme preparing aspiring medical students of careers in healthcare.
• Live Teaching: Attended interactive sessions led by doctors and healthcare professionals covering medical ethics, communication, professionalism, and NHS stricture.
• Reflective Practice: Produced reflective writing and case analysis demonstrating self-awareness and critical thinking.
• Professional Skills: Developing confidence in communication, teamwork, and clinical reasoning through simulated practice.

Virtual Work Experience Participant - Royal College of General Practitioners

(2020-11 - 2020-11)

• Primary Care Insight: Engaged in a virtual programme exploring the roles of GPs, nurses, and other primary care professionals
• Realistic Scenarios: Observed clinical cases to understand patient pathways, communication strategies, and ethical considerations.
• Teamwork: Gained appreciation for multidisciplinary collaboration in general practice.
• Self-Directed Learning: Explored evolving case studies and resources to expand knowledge of primary care.
• Initiative: Demonstrated independent learning and proactive engagement throughout the programme.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Science - University of Roehampton (2024-09 - 2027-06)

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Maths - Bishopshalt School (2020-09 - 2022-07)

GCSE - Biology, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematic, History, Mathematic, Physics and Religious studies - Bishopshalt School (2015-09 - 2020-07)