Physical Health & Infection Control Lead - Cygnet Healthcare
(2023-08)
- Manage the Physical Health Department, supporting up to 64 patients with physical health needs, screenings and external appointments.
- Manage weekly GP clinics, staff vaccination clinics, and ensure adequate clinical supplies across all wards.
- Lead meetings with Senior Managers and MDT staff, providing key updates on physical health matters.
- Deliver training to staff on physical health conditions and emergency procedures.
- Conduct compliance audits including Hand Hygiene, Resuscitation Simulations, Mattress, Physical Health, Infection Control and NEWS2.
- Develop care plans and action plans for patients with infectious diseases.
Stroke Assessor - Hilton Nursing Partners
(2021-06 - 2023-08)
- Support patients returning home after a stroke to regain independence and confidence in daily living activities.
- Work closely with physiotherapists and occupational therapists to help patients achieve their therapy and recovery goals.
- Assess ongoing care and support needs at the end of the 6-week service period to ensure safe and appropriate continuity of care.
Community Phlebotomist - APODI Healthcare
(2020-10 - 2021-06)
- Carried out community-based blood and swab collection for a national Covid-19 research project on behalf of the Office for National Statistics.
- Ensured safe handling and timely delivery of samples to couriers.
- Managed and ordered own stock and equipment to maintain smooth service delivery.
- Role ended due to government funding being withdrawn.
Senior Support Worker – Emergency Department - Medway Foundation Trust
(2020-01 - 2020-10)
- Performed phlebotomy and cannulation, supported minor injury treatment and assisted patients with personal care needs.
- Completed all required clinical documentation accurately to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Provided administrative support during the pandemic, assisting A&E Management and Site Managers with audits, timetable organisation, and training documents.
- Handled ad hoc admin tasks including answering patient and staff enquiries, organising patient notes, and collecting data.
- Developed a sickness-absence tracking spreadsheet to support management in monitoring and identifying policy triggers.
Prison Service Healthcare Assistant - Integrated Care 24
(2019-01 - 2019-12)
- Ran clinics including Phlebotomy, NHS Health Checks and ECGs for onsite doctors.
- Triaged new prisoners on arrival, identifying health conditions and referring them to appropriate services.
- Responded to emergency alarms and codes, providing urgent care in a high-risk environment.
Health Care Assistant - Kent & Medway Partnership Trust
(2016-07 - 2018-12)
- Provided care for patients over 60 years old with a range of mental health conditions, including Dementia, Alzheimer's, Personality Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety.
- Supported both physical and mental health needs of patients on a secure ward.
- Completed additional training in wound care management, phlebotomy, and medication awareness to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
