Abigail Hatfield
Tamworth,Staffordshire
Summary
I am a highly motivated and dedicated newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist with a diverse clinical background with placement experience across acute, community, paediatric and adult settings. I have managed my own caseload of patients whilst delivering evidence based assessments, targeted intervention plans and collaborated effectively with members of the MDT. I have been praised on my adaptability and clinical note writing as well as my articulation and communication to staff, families and patients. I am committed to delivering high quality person centred care whilst actively working towards the RCSLT NQP competencies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented personalised therapy plans to meet individual goals.
- Engaged in multidisciplinary team meetings to provide holistic care.
- Led group therapy sessions to enhance social communication skills among peers with similar challenges.
- Worked with clients on a one-to-one basis and group environment to deliver therapy.
- Provided speech and language therapy training to members of multidisciplinary teams creating awareness around accessible information.
- Facilitated early intervention services for pre-verbal children showing signs of speech and language delays.
- Delivered both direct and indirect speech and language therapy interventions giving clinical reasoning.
- Collaborated with educational professionals to support children's speech and language development in school settings, providing goals and tasks to reach the goals.
- Completed a range of assessments such as informal and formal (CELF, RAPT, EAT-10, Oro-motor, TALC, DLS, TROG, Case history sessions, Eating drinking and swallowing assessments.
- Worked alongside interpreters and families to assess and deliver therapy to children.
- Collaborated with parents and education staff to create individual care plans integrating EHCPs.
- Created easy reads, communication boards, social stories and used AAC devices.
- Participated in weekly MDT discharge planning meetings ensuring the patients' communication needs were advocated for.
Shop Assistant
Marks & Spencer
07.2024 - 12.2024
Trainee Dental Nurse
Distinctive Dentistry
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted dentists with various dental procedures, including fillings, extractions, and root canals.
- Performed reception duties, including updating patient records and booking appointments, maintaining respect and confidentiality.
- Sterilised and disinfected instruments and working surfaces, following infection control procedures.
- Provided chairside assistance to dentist, identifying and handling correct tools for different procedures.
- Gathered records and data, including patient health histories for review by dentist.
- Updated dental charting to facilitate consistent and accurate patient care.
- Prepared patients for treatment by explaining procedures and addressing concerns, promoting a comforting environment.
Shop Assistant
Morrison's
08.2020 - 10.2022
Volunteer
Vaccination Centre
04.2021 - 08.2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Language Therapy
Birmingham City University
Birmingham01-2026
A-Levels - Psychology
The Polesworth sixth form
Tamworth01-2022
A-Levels - Health and Social care
The Polesworth Sixth form
Tamworth01-2022
A-Levels - Travel and Tourism
The Polesworth Sixth form
Tamworth01-2022
GCSEs - Maths
The Polesworth School
Tamworth01-2020
GCSEs - English Literature and Language
The Polesworth School
Tamworth01-2020
Skills
- Team collaboration, I have worked alongside members of the MDT including occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Teachers, Doctors, Support workers and contributed to team meetings discussing my caseload
- Diverse clinical background with transferable skills
- Highly organised, using daily colour coded schedules to ensure work gets completed on time and tasks can be prioritised
- I have strong reflective practice skills ensuring i maintain high standards of care and continuously improve my practice
- Ability to work as a team and independently
- Ability to recognise when to ask for help and guidance when needed
- Clinical note and report writing which has been praised by clinical educators
Certification
- Basic life support
Additional Information
- Previous clinical educators feedback: "Doctors commented on her exceptional ability to provide feedback in the MDT setting and meetings"
- "Abigail has a can do attitude, she completes all the tasks to the highest quality"
References
Referee's title
Miss
Referee's first name(s)
Siobhan
Referee's surname
Murphy
Referee's organisation name
Birmingham City University
Job title
Lecturer of speech and language therapy
How do they know you?
Course Tutor / School or College Principal
Telephone no.
01213315000
Email address
siobhan.murphy@bcu.ac.uk
Referee's title
Miss
Referee's first name(s)
Lucyna
Referee's surname
Ratka
Referee's organisation name
Cygnet Healthcare
Job title
Advanced speech and language therapist
How do they know you?
Course Tutor / School or College Principal
Telephone no.
01217962730
Email address
lucynaratka@cygnethealth.co.uk
Timeline
Shop Assistant
Marks & Spencer
07.2024 - 12.2024
Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
09.2023 - Current
Trainee Dental Nurse
Distinctive Dentistry
10.2022 - 07.2023
Volunteer
Vaccination Centre
04.2021 - 08.2021
Shop Assistant
Morrison's
08.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Language Therapy
Birmingham City University
A-Levels - Psychology
The Polesworth sixth form
A-Levels - Health and Social care
The Polesworth Sixth form
A-Levels - Travel and Tourism
The Polesworth Sixth form
GCSEs - Maths
The Polesworth School
GCSEs - English Literature and Language
The Polesworth School