Swarnima Pandit

Compassionate and experienced healthcare professional and qualified doctor with over 11 years of clinical, public health and patient-centred care experience across hospital, community and residential settings in India and the UK. Skilled in clinical assessment, dementia care, public health programme management, multidisciplinary collaboration, safeguarding, medication management and risk management. Holds an MSc in Global Public Health from Queen's University Belfast with strong analytical, epidemiological and research skills.

Proven ability to lead and supervise care teams, coordinate multi-stakeholder health programmes and deliver measurable improvements in patient outcomes. Registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council and fully compliant with UK health and social care standards. Committed to evidence-based, person-centred practice and continuous professional development.

Senior Care Assistant - Woodgreen Residential Dementia Care Home - Newtownabbey, UK

(2023-05)

• Provide high-quality person-centred care for 27 residents with dementia and complex health needs, ensuring dignity, comfort and individual wellbeing at all times.
• Supervise and support care staff to ensure safe delivery of care and adherence to RQIA regulatory standards.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MAR), ensuring full compliance with care protocols.
• Conduct regular health monitoring and escalate concerns promptly to GPs, district nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and update individualised care plans to support residents' wellbeing, safety and quality of life.
• Maintain strong communication with residents' families regarding care progress, health concerns and changes in condition.
• Ensure full compliance with safeguarding policies, infection control procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Actively contribute to staff meetings, shift handovers and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the care home.
• Support residents with daily living activities including personal care, nutrition and mobility, adapting approaches to individual needs and preferences.

Physiotherapist Assistant - Musgrave Park Hospital - Belfast, UK

(2022-07 - 2023-01)

• Assisted physiotherapists in delivering rehabilitation programmes for post-surgical and mobility-impaired patients.
• Supported range-of-motion exercises, mobility training and individualised recovery plans under qualified supervision.
• Monitored patient progress and communicated updates to supervising physiotherapists and the wider MDT.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and patient records in line with hospital standards.

Data Analyst, COVID-19 Testing Programme - Randox Laboratories - Antrim, UK

(2022-01 - 2022-07)

• Operated and analysed qPCR diagnostic assays as part of the national COVID-19 testing programme.
• Produced statistical reports and data analysis using Excel and analytical tools to support public health decision-making.
• Maintained high standards of data accuracy, laboratory safety and regulatory compliance throughout the programme.

Medical Officer - Community Health Centre - Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

(2017-10 - 2020-09)

• Served as Medical Officer at a government Community Health Centre, providing primary and preventive healthcare to a large rural and semi-urban population.
• Managed outpatient consultations, emergency cases and inpatient care independently, covering general medicine, maternal health and paediatric cases.
• Led immunisation drives, health awareness campaigns and community outreach programmes in line with national public health policy.
• Supervised paramedical staff, nurses and junior healthcare workers, ensuring clinical standards and protocol compliance.
• Maintained detailed patient records, medical registers and programme reporting as required by state health authorities.
• Coordinated with district health authorities and state government on disease surveillance, outbreak response and public health reporting.
• Provided ante-natal and post-natal care, family planning counselling and nutritional guidance to mothers and children under the RCH programme.

Public Health Officer and Project Coordinator - Public Health NGOs and Research Institutes - Delhi, India

(2017 - 2022)

Worked across multiple public health NGOs and research institutes in Delhi as Public Health Officer and Project Coordinator for a combined period of 5 years.

• Managed and coordinated public health programmes focused on community health education, disease prevention and health promotion across underserved populations.
• Led project planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation for health intervention programmes, ensuring timely delivery and reporting to funders.
• Conducted field research, data collection and statistical analysis to inform evidence-based health policy and programme design.
• Collaborated with government health departments, international health organisations and local NGOs to coordinate multi-stakeholder public health initiatives.
• Produced research reports, policy briefs and funding proposals, contributing to organisational knowledge and securing continued programme funding.
• Delivered community health education workshops on topics including maternal health, nutrition, hygiene, communicable disease prevention and mental health awareness.
• Trained and supervised community health workers and volunteers, building local capacity for sustained health promotion activities.

Assistant Doctor and Assistant General Surgeon - Narmada Apna Hospital and City Hospital - India

(2020-10 - 2021-09)

• Assisted in surgical procedures, clinical diagnosis and comprehensive patient assessment across general surgery and medicine.
• Delivered patient care including treatment planning, recovery monitoring and follow-up consultations.
• Supervised 10+ junior doctors and medical students, providing clinical training and professional development support.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and treatment strategies.

MSc - Global Public Health - Queen's University Belfast (2021 - 2022)

Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery - BHMS - Barkatullah University (2014 - 2020)