Sumaiya Nasir

Motivated and compassionate individual seeking a Dental Nursing Trainee position. Completed FSc pre-medical (2025) with a strong background in biological and health sciences and gained six months' hands-on chairside experience as a Trainee Dental Assistant, including a period of orthodontic observership. Passionate about patient care and committed to developing a long-term career in dentistry.

Actively researching GDC registration pathways and UK dental nursing qualifications and undertaking relevant continuing professional development (CPD).

Order Picker - ASOS Warehouse - Barnsley, UK

(2026-08)

• Accurately picked customer orders to tight targets in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment.
• Used handheld scanning devices to locate stock and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Worked reliably within a team to meet daily productivity and quality targets, strengthening attention to detail and time-management skills.

Trainee Dental Assistant - Fazal Medical and Dental Centre - Pakistan

(2025-08 - 2026-02)

• Assisted the dentist chairside during a range of clinical procedures, providing four-handed support and anticipating instrument needs.
• Prepared and reset the surgery between patients, ensuring a clean, organised and fully stocked clinical environment.
• Decontaminated, cleaned and sterilised instruments following infection prevention and control protocols, and managed clinical waste appropriately.
• Mixed dental materials and prepared instrument trays and equipment in readiness for treatment.
• Welcomed and reassured patients, explained appointment processes and helped manage patient anxiety with a calm, empathetic manner.
• Supported the team with appointment scheduling, maintaining accurate patient records and general front-of-house and administrative duties.
• Maintained strict standards of cross-infection control, health and safety, and confidentiality throughout.

Orthodontics Observership - Fazal Medical and Dental Centre - Pakistan

(2025-05 - 2025-07)

• Shadowed an orthodontic specialist during clinical sessions, observing the fitting and adjustment of braces and aligners.
• Observed patient consultations and treatment planning discussions, gaining insight into orthodontic case assessment.
• Gained exposure to orthodontic instruments, materials and chairside workflow specific to brace and aligner fittings.
• Developed a strong interest in orthodontics, which inspired further CPD and this career move.

Dental Receptionist (Front of House) - Prime Medics Clinic - Pakistan

(2024-08 - 2025-01)

• Greeted patients and managed check-in/check-out, creating a welcoming and professional first point of contact.
• Scheduled and managed patient appointments, coordinating the daily clinic diary.
• Answered phone calls and handled patient enquiries in a friendly, professional manner.
• Maintained and updated patient records, ensuring accurate and confidential filing.
• Handled billing and patient payments, keeping accurate financial records.

FSc Pre-Medical (equivalent to A-Level) - Biology, Chemistry and Physics - Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Pakistan (2023 - 2025)