AMNA MARIAM
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in patient history taking, clinical examination, and venepuncture. Proficient in arterial blood gas sampling, NG tube insertion, catheterisation, and basic life support. Skilled in clinical documentation and managing electronic patient records, aiming to enhance patient care through meticulous attention to detail and effective emergency response.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
FY2 Doctor – General Surgery
Mid and South Essex NHS Trust
2023.10 - 2026.04
- Participated in daily consultant-led ward rounds reviewing surgical inpatients and documenting management plans.
- Clerked emergency surgical admissions including full history, examination, and formulation of initial management plans for discussion with senior clinicians.
- Requested and reviewed investigations including blood tests, CT scans and ultrasound imaging to support clinical decision-making.
- Reviewed post-operative patients on the ward and monitored clinical progress and recovery.
- Assisted consultants and registrars during theatre lists including procedures such as appendectomy and laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Completed discharge summaries and maintained accurate clinical documentation using NHS electronic patient record systems.
- Liaised with nursing staff and allied healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
- Assessed deteriorating patients on the ward and escalated concerns appropriately to senior clinicians.
Clinical Fellow – Acute Medicine
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust
2022.03 - 2023.04
- Reviewed patients on the acute medical unit and participated in daily consultant ward rounds.
- Clerked new admissions including full history, examination and formulation of initial management plans for discussion with senior clinicians.
- Requested and reviewed investigations including blood tests, imaging and specialist referrals to support patient management.
- Followed up investigation results and updated patient management plans accordingly.
- Completed discharge summaries and maintained accurate clinical documentation using NHS electronic record systems.
- Liaised with nursing staff, physiotherapists, pharmacists and other teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
- Assessed deteriorating patients and escalated concerns appropriately to registrars and consultants.
- Performed procedures including venepuncture, cannulation and arterial blood gas sampling.
Trust Grade Doctor – General Surgery
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust
2021.10 - 2022.03
- Participated in daily consultant-led ward rounds reviewing surgical patients and documenting agreed management plans.
- Clerked emergency surgical admissions and arranged appropriate investigations including blood tests and imaging.
- Reviewed investigation results and implemented treatment plans discussed with senior clinicians.
- Assisted consultants and registrars during theatre procedures and surgical lists.
- Communicated with patients and relatives regarding treatment plans and recovery.
- Completed discharge summaries and arranged follow-up appointments for patients leaving hospital.
Trust Grade Doctor – Otolaryngology (ENT)
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust
2019.04 - 2020.08
- Participated in daily consultant-led ward rounds managing ENT inpatients.
- Reviewed emergency ENT referrals from A&E; and GP including epistaxis, peritonsillar abscess and foreign body cases.
- Performed procedures including nasal packing, cauterisation and foreign body removal under senior supervision.
- Clerked patients admitted with ENT emergencies and arranged appropriate investigations.
- Assisted consultants in outpatient ENT clinics assessing patients with common ENT conditions such as hearing loss and sinus disease.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and liaised with nursing staff regarding patient management.
Trust Grade Doctor – Trauma & Orthopaedics
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust
2018.10 - 2019.04
- Participated in daily consultant-led ward rounds reviewing trauma and post-operative orthopaedic patients.
- Managed ward patients including monitoring post-operative recovery and reviewing investigation results.
- Clerked trauma admissions from A&E; including patients presenting with fractures and soft tissue injuries.
- Requested and reviewed imaging investigations including X-rays and CT scans.
- Performed routine procedures including venepuncture, cannulation and wound care.
- Completed discharge summaries and arranged follow-up appointments in fracture clinic. Worked closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nursing staff to coordinate mobilisation and discharge planning.
Education
MBBS -
Fatima Jinnah Medical University
Lahore 1 2011 - 1 2016
PLAB -
General Medical Council
Skills
- Patient history taking and clinical examination
- Venepuncture and IV cannulation
- Arterial blood gas sampling
- NG tube insertion and catheterisation
- Basic life support and emergency response
- Clinical documentation and electronic patient records
Certification
- General Medical Council – Full Registration with Licence to Practise
- Pakistan Medical & Dental Council – Full Registration
References
References available upon request.
COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES
- Basic life support (BLS) course Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore - 2015
- Cardiac life support course CARDIAC ADVANCED RESUSCITATION EDUCATION- 2017
- Medical leadership course BMJ - 2023
- ACUMEN (The Acute medicine network) course Royal College of Physicians – 2023
- Advanced life support course. Moorfields eye Hospital London - Booked for Aug 2023
- Annual workshop/conference held by Pakistan academy of Aesthetic Dermatologists and Surgeons - May 2018.
- 35th Opthalmo Conference held by Annual Congress of Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan - Dec 2016.
- Depression and various mental health disorders conference held by Department of Psychiatry, SGRH Lahore - June 2016.
MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE (AUDITS)
- Aim & measure of the change: Quality assurance of medical record keeping in Surgery.
- Conclusions/Actions: Involved in data collection for an audit focused on improving surgical record quality, adherence to standards, and patient safety within the ENT department. Thoroughly reviewed audit results, analysing findings to identify areas for improvement in documentation practices and enhance patientsafety.2- Collected morbidity and mortality data in the ENT department Queens hospital, BHRUT for Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) as part of clinical governance initiatives.
PRESENTATIONS
September 2019: Delivered a presentation on "Venous Thromboembolism in Surgical Patients" during my tenure as a Clinical Fellow in ENT at Queens Hospital BHRUT. The presentation covered clinical manifestations, risk factors, prevention, and treatment strategies related to venous thromboembolism in surgical settings.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated strong teaching abilities by mentoring medical students and residents during my internship year in Pakistan. Provided valuable guidance and constructive feedback on their patient interactions, clinical reasoning, and diagnostic skills. Utilised one-on-one mentoring, group presentations, and clinical teaching sessions to support the development of colleagues' skills and confidence in clinical settings.
- As a Clinical Fellow in the NHS, facilitated the onboarding process for new FY1s and colleagues by imparting comprehensive knowledge of the healthcare system, including patient care, medication management, and administrative tasks. Offered guidance on effective communication with patients and their families, fostering collaborative teamwork for optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributed significantly to the professional growth of colleagues and the improvement of patient care within the NHS through my teaching experience.
Timeline
FY2 Doctor – General Surgery
Mid and South Essex NHS Trust
2023.10 - 2026.04
Clinical Fellow – Acute Medicine
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust
2022.03 - 2023.04
Trust Grade Doctor – General Surgery
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust
2021.10 - 2022.03
Trust Grade Doctor – Otolaryngology (ENT)
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust
2019.04 - 2020.08
Trust Grade Doctor – Trauma & Orthopaedics
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust
2018.10 - 2019.04
MBBS -
Fatima Jinnah Medical University
1 2011 - 1 2016
PLAB -
General Medical Council