Experience

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biomedical Scientist

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Since joining the Virology and Molecular Pathology Department, I feel that I have quickly adapted and picked up many new techniques. I have been trained on respiratory samples, which involves the extraction of DNA using the EZ1, pipetting of mastermix using the Qiagility, and PCR using the Rotorgene. I have also been trained on the testing of Gastroenteritis and CSF's.



Boots

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Dispenser

  • May 2012 - Present

  Currently working on the Pharmacy and Dispensary department in Boots has given me a good insight into which medication is suitable for patients, ensuring it will not interfere with any other medication which they are taking and dispensing prescriptions. My eye for detail, precision and accuracy has been paramount when making up medication as it is so essential that dosage, and quantity is correct.Talking with the customers and always ready to help has developed my communication skills… Currently working on the Pharmacy and Dispensary department in Boots has given me a good insight into which medication is suitable for patients, ensuring it will not interfere with any other medication which they are taking and dispensing prescriptions. My eye for detail, precision and accuracy has been paramount when making up medication as it is so essential that dosage, and quantity is correct.Talking with the customers and always ready to help has developed my communication skills, especially when talking about sensitive issues, which may require privacy and non-judgmental advice.Having to meet weekly deadlines has enabled me to work to tight deadlines and work under pressure in busy periods such as Christmas.Being given the administrative responsibility of completing the weekly book of sending off prescriptions to 8 different surgeries has required great deals of accuracy and efficiency.I dispense prescriptions, keep an eye on stock and stock control, and am given the responsibility of opening up and lacking up the store, which includes cashing up. Show more Show less



George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Biomedical Scientist

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2019

  Completing my IBMS registration portfolio and working as a Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry. I am always up to date with mandatory training, including all health and safety training, which enables me to work safely within the laboratory rules and adhering to all the information. I am confident in setting up and maintenance of COBAS lines in biochemistry as well as the checking of calibrations and quality control (QC) Levey-Jennings charts. I deal with any troubleshooting which needs… Completing my IBMS registration portfolio and working as a Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry. I am always up to date with mandatory training, including all health and safety training, which enables me to work safely within the laboratory rules and adhering to all the information. I am confident in setting up and maintenance of COBAS lines in biochemistry as well as the checking of calibrations and quality control (QC) Levey-Jennings charts. I deal with any troubleshooting which needs completing. I have learnt manual duties such as osmolality, pregnancy testing and the use of blood gas analysers and ammonia testing. I am also confident in the Reception area, data entry and preparation of samples of blood, urine, faeces and other samples ready for analysis, as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). I undertake the stock control and putting away deliveries. I deal with phone calls from doctors within the hospital as well as from other GP surgeries, which involves giving results, and recently been the primary trainer of junior doctors with Point of Care testing. In addition, have completed External Quality Assessment (EQA) samples on the COBAS line and have learnt the validation of results; the primary task of the biomedical scientists, which ensures that results are reliable, and reports can be sent out. Any conspicuous results are flagged for further inquiries, which I enjoy investigating, especially during validation. I have kept up to date with scientific information through my CPD folder and journals from the IBMS and New Scientist. Show more Show less