Profile Summary
A Masters graduate in Health Psychology with full passion and dedication in helping people and wish to achieve a career ambition in the healthcare world. I am looking for a challenging role where I can contribute and deliver positive results through my hard work and determination to success. I am well equipped to self-manage and work independently or work collaboratively in a close team to further our collective efforts. I am technologically savvy, and a fast-learner. I have undertaken extensive research experience, been a part of a weight management programme and currently working in elderly medicine care.
Employment History
September 2015 – Present
Western Sussex NHS Trust – Worthing Hospital
Healthcare Assistant – Trauma & Orthopaedics
Assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
– Blood pressure monitoring
– Simple wound care including pressure ulcers
– Record keeping and health data input e.g. fluid & food intake, temperature, weight & blood sugar levels
– Assisting patients with their hygiene
– Resuscitation and CPR
– Safe guarding Adults and well being
– Assist patients to mobilise
March 2015 – Present
Community Companion-St. Barnabas Hospice
Provide additional practical support to patients (under palliative care) and carers in their homes.
– Encourage and support independent living.
– Befriending them and providing emotional support, carrying out allocated tasks.
– Demonstrate well-developed coping strategies.
August 2010 – February 2015
Student Ambassador & Helper-Middlesex University
Working as an ambassador for the University.
– Conducted and managed tours, – Marketed events – Managed induction & orientation for new students
– Assisted in registration, scholarships, financial assistance and appointments for prospective and current students.
– Engaging in university activities with school children as part of the outreach team and providing the right education to higher education.
May 2013 – August 2013
Weight Management Assistant-Camden Active Health Team
Administered motivational interviewing and managed the weight loss sessions for overweight clients.
– Delivered weight management sessions to older adults from various backgrounds with high BMI, chronic and mental illnesses.
– Created booklets, materials and created procedure for clients’ therapy to motivate & achieve their weight loss goals. Monitoring patient progress. – Received Training Certificate in Delivering Weight Loss sessions.
October 2010 – June 2011
Research Assistant at the Psychology Department-Middlesex University
Assisted in Qualitative and Quantitative Research for large groups of participants.
– Collected & input data into SPSS. Ran Meta-analysis on research on surrogacy adoption and predictors of IVF.
– Conducted interviews on stigma towards mental health (transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis),
– Conducted reference checks, literature reviews for projects & proof read articles/books before submission.
– Researched & assisted in securing grants.
– Working in a multidisciplinary team and independently.
Education
October 2012 – October 2013
Middlesex University (Hendon Campus) – MSc Health Psychology – Pass
Coursework in the theory, issues, and application of Psychology, Psychosocial Foundations of Health & Illness, Healthcare Delivery-oncology, reproductive health, cognitive behavioral therapy, and Advanced Research Methods in Psychology. Dissertation title: The Influence of Restrained Eating on Smoking. Quantitative approach.
September 2008 – July 2012
Middlesex University (Hendon Campus) – BSc Psychology – 2:2
Coursework in Research Methods, Ethics & Practice of Psychology. Sub-Fields included: Social & Developmental (Lifespan), Biological & Cognitive. Health, Exercise & Sport. Consciousness, Well Being & Mental Health. Dissertation title: Students Attitude Towards Mental Illness. Qualitative approach.
2006 – August 2008
Worthing Sixth Form College (Worthing) – A-Levels September
Psychology, Sociology & Graphic Design
September 2002 – August 2006
Davison High School for Girls (Worthing) – GCSE’s
Science, Mathematics, English, Geography, Business Studies, French, Religious Studies & Graphic design
