A well-presented individual with excellent timekeeping and an organised approach to work. Polite, friendly, and approachable, with a passion for animals, demonstrated by owning seven dogs. Not squeamish and enjoys cleaning, bringing a meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Specialist biomedical scientist
Harrogate District Hospital Foundation Trust
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
04.2005 - Current
Utilised advanced biomedical equipment to achieve precise analysis results.
Collaborated with a team of biomedical scientists to streamline workflow efficiency.
Performed quality control checks on all laboratory equipment, increasing precision during experiments and testing phases.
Prioritized urgent samples ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment initiation.
To follow and contribute to the department Standing Operating Procedures and to supervise and assist in the training of new members.
Included in the out of hours and weekend on-call rota
Contributed to the department gaining and maintaining full UKCAS accreditation.
Ensured accurate results with meticulous laboratory techniques and procedures.
MLSO 1 Multi-disciplined, HM Forces
HM Forces
Akrotiri, Cyprus
03.2003 - 04.2005
Involved with all processing of in-patient, out-patient and General Practitioner specimens on a daily basis.
Senior in charge of Microbiology and Blood Transfusion departments.
Participated in the on-call rota for a week at a time.
Assisted the pathologist in carrying out postmortems.
MLSO 1 Multi-disciplined, HM Forces
HM Armed Forces
34 Field Hospital, Strensal Barracks, York, North Yorkshire
04.1999 - 06.2002
Working in conjunction with NHS counterparts within a civilian enviroment.
Rotating 4 monthly between disciplines:- Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Microbiology.
Involved in all training aspects of the Laboratory, civilian and military.
Involved with all processing of in-patient, out-patient and General Practitioner specimens on a daily basis.
From August 2001 to December 2001 I was posted to Kosovo for a 4 month tour. I was responsible for transporting the mobile laboratory unit to a purpose built building and working along side the American technicians in providing a laboratory service for military and civilian personnel.
MLSO 1 Multi-disciplined, HM Forces
HM Armed Forces
Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar Gosport, Hampshire
10.1997 - 04.1999
Predominantly working in Microbiology Department for CPSM Accreditation.
Included in on-call rota in all disciplines:- Microbiology, Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
Health and Safety Officer for Microbiology Department, Responsible for carrying out COSHH and Risk assessments.
Training and supervision of new recruits within Microbiology.
From March 1998 to July 1998 I was posted to the King Edwards Military Hospital in the Falkland Islands for a 4 month tour. I was on-call for 24hrs a day and responsible for the running of the laboratory which provided a service to civilian and military personnel.
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse at Harrogate and District NHS Tupe from NCIC NHSSpecialist Community Public Health Nurse at Harrogate and District NHS Tupe from NCIC NHS