Vicky Smedley

Experienced and capable medically trained individual, with transferable skills including strong problem solving and prioritisation skills. Able to clearly communicate and support others to achieve daily and longer term goals whilst ensuring quality standards and a good working rapport are maintained. Interested in finding the next career step. Currently studying for the AAT Level 2 qualification.

Locum Nuclear Medicine Technologist at NHS (2018-01 – Present)

Employed as a locum to work at NHS hospitals and private mobile units around the country. Required to be able to adapt quickly to varying working practices of different teams, protocols, departments and the needs of patients in different locations and cultures within the UK.

Covid-19 Vaccinator at Betsi Cadwaladr (2021-01 – 2022-01)

Worked at a mass vaccination centre for Betsi NHS Trust during lockdown, providing Covid-19 vaccinations and advice to the general public.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist at NHS (2014-01 – 2018-01)

Commuted and trained in Birmingham at the Queen Elizabeth hospital, whilst studying at the same time at Cumbria University. My first post upon qualification was at the Royal Stoke hospital.

• Responsible for the preparation and administration of all radio-pharmaceuticals and adjunct drugs
• Performed subsequent scans

Trainee Diagnostic Radiographer & Imaging Assistant (Bank) at NHS (2012-01 – 2014-01)

Studied successfully at Derby University to attain diploma whilst completing regular placements at hospitals in Leicester. To fund accommodation costs, also worked at the weekends and during university breaks at Royal Stoke hospital, as an imaging assistant in busy radiology departments.

• Worked in accident and emergency
• Worked in outpatient clinics
• Responded to bleeps to hospital wards

Learning Support Worker at Reaseheath College (2011-01 – 2012-01)

Monitored and supported the progress of young students with their college work and life.

• Taught students to organise and manage their time

Cardiac Physiologist at NHS (2009-01 – 2011-01)

• Performed electrocardiograms in accident and emergency
• Performed electrocardiograms on intensive care
• Performed electrocardiograms on hospital wards
• Performed electrocardiograms in busy outpatient clinics
• Performed electrocardiograms externally at GP surgeries
• Fitted cardiac and BP monitors
• Assisted with exercise stress tests

Teacher of PE at Leek First School (2008-01 – 2009-01)

Maternity cover position.

• Planned and carried out PE lessons within a first school
• Planned school and local PE competitions
• Organised kit and equipment

Teacher of German at James Bateman Junior High (2007-01 – 2008-01)

Completed PGCE training at Keele University to qualify as a classroom teacher.

• Planned and delivered German lessons throughout the school

AAT Level 2 qualification in Accounting – Derby University (2026-06)

Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) – Cumbria University (2014-01 – 2016-01)

Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography – Derby University (2012-01 – 2014-01)

Diploma in Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) – Wolverhampton & Manchester Metropolitan Universities (2009-01 – 2011-01)

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Education – Keele University (2007-01 – 2008-01)

BA (Hons) in Modern Foreign Language Studies – Manchester Victoria & Salford Universities (2000-01 – 2004-01)

Military Training in Military – Manchester & Salford University Officer Training Corps (2000-01 – 2002-01)

A-levels in Secondary Education – Altrincham Girls' Grammar School (1993-01 – 2000-01)