- I enjoy baking, cake decorating and making sugar flowers
- Spending time with my grandchildren, who also enjoy sampling the cakes I make
Alyson Smith-Brookes
Oldham,Greater Manchester
Summary
Motivated professional with diverse experience in healthcare and early years settings. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Eager to contribute to team success and support patient well-being.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Newborn Hearing Screener
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, Greater Manchester
03.2026 - Current
- Perform hearing screening on newborn babies.
- Assisted in managing the calibration and maintenance of quality control equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Transferring data accurately to web-based systems to ensure information accessibility.
- Guided patients through treatment options, ensuring informed consent and addressing concerns.
- Provided referrals to other services to assist patients with their specific needs.
Phlebotomist
Gtd Healthcare
Oldham, Greater Manchester
02.2023 - 03.2026
- Collected blood samples using tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles, ensuring patient comfort and sample integrity.
- Maintained a sterile environment for all phlebotomy procedures, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
- Labelled blood vials with clear and necessary information for accurate testing.
- Provided compassionate support and reassurance to patients, alleviating anxiety and enhancing their experience during blood draws.
- Demonstrated respect towards individuals in all interactions, fostering an environment of dignity and promoting optimal healthcare.
Healthcare Support Worker
Northern Care Alliance
Bury, Greater Manchester
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming to promote comfort and hygiene.
- Assisted service users with personal care-related activities maintaining dignity and respect.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering the best possible care.
- Monitored patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, conducting regular checks and cleaning routines in patient areas.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to privacy policies during all interactions.
Childmnder
Self -employed
Oldham, Greater Manchester
11.2016 - 02.2022
- Monitored children's progress and milestones, shared observations with parents to enhance collaborative development.
- Organised outdoor excursions and educational visits to broaden children's learning experiences beyond home.
- Prepared meals using fresh ingredients to promote children's health. for children and supported with feeding.
Early Years Specialist
Oldham Council
Oldham, Greater Manchester
04.2009 - 10.2016
- Provided tailored advice and guidance to schools and early years settings in private, voluntary and independent sectors, enhancing children's developmental outcomes.
- Oversaw operations of local authority daycare settings, ensuring compliance with Ofsted statutory requirements for quality and safety.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars on specialist subjects, fostering best practices and sharing expertise within the early years community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Years
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield01-2008
Skills
- Blood collection
- Data transfer
- Quality control
- Data management
- Patient engagement
- Medical confidentiality
- Team collaboration
- Empathetic support
Interests
Timeline
Newborn Hearing Screener
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
03.2026 - Current
Phlebotomist
Gtd Healthcare
02.2023 - 03.2026
Healthcare Support Worker
Northern Care Alliance
09.2022 - 01.2023
Childmnder
Self -employed
11.2016 - 02.2022
Early Years Specialist
Oldham Council
04.2009 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Early Years
University of Huddersfield