Leah Carman
Clinical Scientist in Gastrointestinal Physiology and Urodynamic Science at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust- Claim this Profile
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Scientist in Gastrointestinal Physiology and Urodynamic Science
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Jan 2022 - Present
Key responsibilities include performance and analysis of diagnostic investigations in a large urogynaecology and specialist mesh centre. I perform investigations such as anorectal manometry, endoanal ultrasound; ambulatory, conventional and video urodynamics. Key responsibilities include performance and analysis of diagnostic investigations in a large urogynaecology and specialist mesh centre. I perform investigations such as anorectal manometry, endoanal ultrasound; ambulatory, conventional and video urodynamics.
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Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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500 - 600 Employee
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Clinical Scientist
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Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
A novel trial role funded by the Cancer Alliance to promote the integration of physiological-based Clinical Scientist's into cancer diagnostics. My role in the genomics and cancer diagnostics services includes genomic analysis of DNA variants in tumours to identify the most appropriate therapy for patients. I also have a training and education role in which I give presentations to healthcare staff around whole genome sequencing and its use/future in the NHS. A novel trial role funded by the Cancer Alliance to promote the integration of physiological-based Clinical Scientist's into cancer diagnostics. My role in the genomics and cancer diagnostics services includes genomic analysis of DNA variants in tumours to identify the most appropriate therapy for patients. I also have a training and education role in which I give presentations to healthcare staff around whole genome sequencing and its use/future in the NHS.
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Scientist in Gastrointestinal Physiology and Urodynamic Science
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2022
Key responsibilities include managing and programming Sacral Neuromodulation devices for patients in clinics and theatre, performing PTNS and delivering biofeedback. I also performed and analysed diagnostic investigations, such as oesophageal and anorectal manometry, 24hr pH/impedance testing, BRAVO reflux testing, standard and video urodynamics, endoanal ultrasound, hydrogen-methane breath tests and transrectal ultrasound.
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Trainee Clinical Scientist in Gastrointestinal Physiology and Urodynamic Science
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2020
Worked towards completion of the Scientist Training Programme, including part-time reading for a Masters in Clinical Science at Newcastle University. Trained to undertake and analyse diagnostic tests and deliver treatments for a range of respiratory, sleep, gastrointestinal and urological conditions.
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Lancaster University Students' Union
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Activites Student Staff
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
During this role I was required to be the first point of contact for the Student Activities department and deal with enquiries from students regarding sports teams, fixtures and transport. I also assisted in the organisation and delivery of the British Universities and Colleges Sporting programme.
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Club Captain at Lancaster University Boat Club
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Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
Being elected as Club Captain of one of the largest clubs at Lancaster University meant that I led an Executive Committee to ensure the smooth running of the club for its members.
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Lancaster University Boat Club Womens Novice Captain
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
As well as being a keen oarswomen, I was elected as Novice Womens Captain in my second year. This role entailed organising a team of people to help recruit, coach and train complete beginners into competent rowers.
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Medical Work Experience Programme
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
My placement included time in endoscopy, cardiology, accident and emergency, trauma theatre and ultrasound. My placement included time in endoscopy, cardiology, accident and emergency, trauma theatre and ultrasound.
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BWH Hotel Group GB
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Waitress
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Nov 2011 - Oct 2013
I was a member of a large team, working at functions as part of the waiting-on staff; providing excellent service to ensure that customers have a pleasant experience. Here I developed excellent customer service and time keeping skills. I was a member of a large team, working at functions as part of the waiting-on staff; providing excellent service to ensure that customers have a pleasant experience. Here I developed excellent customer service and time keeping skills.
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NHS
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Hospital Pharmacy Work Experience
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
During a week long placement in a hospital pharmacy, I gained experience in the aseptics unit, observed the pharmacist's role during ward rounds and expanded my knowledge of drug interactions. During a week long placement in a hospital pharmacy, I gained experience in the aseptics unit, observed the pharmacist's role during ward rounds and expanded my knowledge of drug interactions.
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LloydsPharmacy
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United Kingdom
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Pharmacy Work Experience
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Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
Undertaking a 1 week work placement in a pharmacy was a challenging experience, where i took responsibility for collecting and checking correct dosage of medications. Undertaking a 1 week work placement in a pharmacy was a challenging experience, where i took responsibility for collecting and checking correct dosage of medications.
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The Football Association
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Referee
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Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Refereeing upto 5 football matches a week gave me a great work ethic from an early age. It allowed me to learn how to deal with conflict and improved my communication and decision making skills. Refereeing upto 5 football matches a week gave me a great work ethic from an early age. It allowed me to learn how to deal with conflict and improved my communication and decision making skills.
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Education
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Newcastle University
Master's degree, Clinical Science -
Lancaster University
MSc, Biomedicine -
Lancaster University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biomedical Sciences, General -
Penketh Sixth Form College
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Penketh High School