Experience

The Kennel Club

• United Kingdom
• Consumer Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Health Information Officer

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  Corresponding with Breed Health Co-ordinators, dog owners and dog breeders about canine health matters and health improvements schemes. The mining of health related data for research, annual reports and data requests from external organisations. Organising health related events and seminars. Organising and developing written toolkits, leaflets and web pages to promote and encourage canine health. Progressing the development of the Kennel Club’s Assured Breeder Scheme by gaining accreditation with UKAS (the United Kingdom Accreditation Service). Assisting with the progression and development of health related initiatives, such as the online health tool, Breed Watch. Show less



Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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

• Information scientist, Medical Toxicology Information Services

  • Jun 2004 - Dec 2011

  Answering emergency telephone and written enquiries on a 24 hour basis for a variety of services; * Guy’s and St Thomas' Poisons Unit (GTPU) * Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) * Emergency Scientific and Medical Services (eSMS) Providing information and advice on the diagnosis and clinical management of humans and animals in cases of suspected or actual poisonings. Providing medicines/ medical information and code break services for pharmaceutical companies. Maintenance and development of the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) through project development, administrative responsibilities and liaison with external bodies. Sole responsibility for content and layout of the VPIS website (www.vpisuk.co.uk). Data analysis of case data and presentation of findings in peer reviewed articles published at international conferences. Regular lectures presented to undergraduates and veterinary professionals for education and continued professional development. Show less



Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Export Health Officer

  • 2003 - 2004

  Providing members of the public and veterinarians with information on the exportation of pets from the country. Issuing official forms and health certificates for the exportation of pets from the UK. Providing members of the public and veterinarians with information on the exportation of pets from the country. Issuing official forms and health certificates for the exportation of pets from the UK.