Safa Zafar

I am a motivated and hardworking Physician Associate graduate with a diverse and well-rounded background in healthcare, education, administration and customer service. Through working in busy environments and customer-facing roles, I can deliver friendly and efficient service. My administrative experience has strengthened my organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

My experience as a teacher has developed my communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, enabling me to adapt my approach to meet the needs of individuals from a variety of backgrounds. I am highly proficient in Microsoft Office and fluent in English, Urdu and Punjabi, allowing me to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people. Working with both children and adults in healthcare settings has strengthened my empathy, patience, and ability to remain calm under pressure.

I am a reliable, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual who is eager to contribute positively to any team while providing excellent service and maintaining high professional standards.

Online teacher - Self-employed

(2023-09)

• Deliver engaging online lessons to students across a range of subjects and age groups. Tailor lesson plans and teaching methods to meet individual student learning needs and abilities.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to support academic development.
• Manage scheduling, communication with parents and students, and lesson planning independently.

Teacher

(2017-06 - 2022-09)

• Delivered lessons to classes of up to 30 students aged 5-19 years, adapting teaching methods to suit different learning styles and developmental stages.
• Planned and prepared engaging lesson content to support student learning and progression and assessed and monitored student progress daily.
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior and wellbeing.
• Provided pastoral support to students, promoting students' personal development alongside their academic achievement.
• Managed administrative duties, including maintaining accurate student records and documentation.

Administrative Assistant - Shere Khan restaurant

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

• Managed day-to-day administrative tasks, including emails, bookings, and customer enquiries Processed customer orders accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Managed stock levels, assisted with stock ordering and maintained efficient inventory control.
• Liaised effectively between front of house staff and management to support the smooth running of daily operations.

Volunteer | Special Needs Under Fives Support

(2020-01 - 2022-01)

• Provided one-to-one support to a young child with autism in a mainstream nursery setting, helping to promote inclusion and participation in daily activities
• Assisted the child with communication, social interaction, play, and learning activities tailored to their individual needs.
• Encouraged the development of independence, confidence, and positive relationship with peers. Worked collaboratively with nursery staff to provide consistent support and maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Developed patience, empathy, strong communication skills, and an understanding of supporting children with additional needs.

Volunteer - Bolton hospital

(2017-01 - 2019-01)

• Assisted healthcare staff and patients across busy hospital wards and departments.
• Provided support and companionship to patients, contributing to a positive and welcoming ward environment.
• Developed excellent communication and teamwork skills while working alongside multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Physician Associate Student

(2021-01 - 2026-01)

Completed over 2000 hours of supervised clinical placements across primary and secondary care, developing skills in patient assessment, communication, clinical reasoning, and multidisciplinary working.

General Practice Placement

(2021-01 - 2026-01)

• Conducted patient consultations, taking comprehensive medical histories and performing examinations.
• Presented cases to supervising clinicians and contributed to differential diagnosis and management plans.
• Documented consultations accurately using electronic patient recording systems like EMIS.
• Gained experience managing acute presentations, chronic disease reviews, and preventative healthcare.
• Worked closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Hospital Placement

(2021-01 - 2026-01)

Completed a range of hospital placements across acute and specialist services, developing skills in patient assessment, clinical reasoning, communication, clinical documentation, and collaborative working within multidisciplinary team while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Integrated Masters in Physician Associate Studies (MPAS) - Physician Associate Studies (2021-01 - 2026-01)

Certificate - fundamentals of paediatric nursing (2026-01 - 2026-01)

Level 7 - Child Psychology, child counselling and mental health childcare (2026-01 - 2026-01)

Diploma - children and young people's mental health problems (2026-01 - 2026-01)

A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Psychology (2017-01 - 2019-01)

GCSE - Multiple subjects (2012-01 - 2017-01)