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Chloe Bamford

Nottingham,Nottinghamshire

Summary

I am a dedicated and compassionate 26-year-old healthcare professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience in the healthcare sector. I am passionate about expanding my skill set and embracing new challenges to enhance both personal and professional growth. With a calm, composed demeanor and a strong commitment to patient care, I excel in high-pressure situations and consistently put the well-being of patients at the forefront of my practice. Known for my ability to put others at ease, I work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare practitioners to provide high-quality care and support. My skills include empathy, adaptability, and a strong enthusiasm to assist in all aspects of patient care. I am deeply committed to being the best I can be for both my patients and my team, always prioritising others and striving to make a positive impact in the healthcare environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Community Care Worker

Respectful Care
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01.2025 - Current
  • As a community carer, I provide essential support to individuals who need assistance with daily activities due to age, illness, or disability. On a day-to-day basis, I help with tasks such as personal care including bathing and dressing, medication management, and meal preparation. I also assist with mobility, helping clients get in and out of bed, and providing companionship to minimize feelings of loneliness and isolation. As a community carer I am the main healthcare professional in and out of the clients house, meaning I monitor my clients' well-being, reporting any changes in health to other healthcare professionals and family members to ensure a safe living environment. My role is centered around improving quality of life, offering comfort, and promoting independence where possible, also assisting in end of life care within their own home.

Fertility Nursing Assistant

Care Fertility
Nottingham
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • At Care Fertility, I worked as part of a multidisciplinary team of nurses and doctors in a small, specialized unit
  • In this role, I ran my own blood clinics and took on sole responsibility looking after women undergoing procedures such as TVORs, HyCoSy, Endometrial Scratches, and Embryo Transfers
  • I also developed strong telephone communication skills, which helped me effectively manage client interactions and resolve issues efficiently
  • Working in a fertility clinic was both rewarding and challenging, as it involves supporting individuals and couples through their emotional journeys with conception

Surgical Nursing Assistant

Spire Healthcare
Nottingham
05.2020 - 05.2024
  • I have worked on a 22-bed surgical ward, where I was responsible for assisting the nursing team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • This role involved close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, doctors, anaesthetists, physiotherapists, and radiographers, to provide comprehensive care for patients
  • My main duties included supporting patients throughout their journey, from pre-admission to discharge, providing personal hygiene care, monitoring vital signs, and escalating any concerns to the nursing team when necessary
  • I was also responsible for ensuring a clean and safe patient environment and completing the required documentation
  • I have been trained to perform a range of clinical tasks, such as ECG recordings, bladder scans, HCG tests, and assisting radiographers with X-rays
  • Working in a fast-paced surgical ward has taught me to remain calm under pressure and stay focused in demanding situations
  • Throughout my career, I have developed strong communication skills, particularly in offering empathy and support to patients and their families as they navigate the emotional challenges of being in the hospital
  • This ability to connect with patients and provide compassionate care is one of the reasons I have developed a deep passion for patient care

Endoscopy and TSSU Healthcare Assistant

Spire Healthcare
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • In this job role, I had 3 separate responsibilities
  • My first responsibility was based in TSSU
  • This continued from my previous role of decontaminating, packing and sterilising the operating theatre kits
  • My second job role was as an Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant, this included preparing the Endoscopy Suite, ensuring cleanliness and stock levels, checking scopes for sterility and expiry dates, and assisting with patient care during endoscopy procedures
  • This role entailed strong organisational abilities, patient monitoring, good communication skills with patients (especially when they are sedated), and assisting in procedures like biopsies, to handling sensitive patient information (pathology specimens)
  • Thirdly, I was the leading HCA in Cataract surgery
  • I handled direct patient care before and after cataract surgery, checking patient vitals, managing patient concerns and anxieties, and ensuring proper recovery instructions were given post-surgery

Sterile Services Technician

Queens Medical Centre
Nottingham
09.2016 - 05.2019
  • I worked closely with surgeons, patients, and theatre support workers, playing a key part in the preparation and maintenance of sterile operating trays
  • My responsibilities included washing, packing, and sterilizing trays, and then delivering them to the operating theatres ready for use
  • In emergencies, I was involved in the fast-track process to ensure that the necessary equipment was prepared swiftly and efficiently
  • I was also responsible for managing the post-use process of operating trays, ensuring they were properly booked into the washroom, checked against the tray list, and sterilized to the correct temperature
  • This role gave me valuable behind-the-scenes knowledge of theatre operations and strengthened my communication skills
  • I frequently had to alert management if an issue with a tray could potentially affect productivity or patient safety, ensuring timely resolution
  • One of the most rewarding aspects of this position was being entrusted with the responsibility of training new technicians
  • This opportunity was a reflection of my ability to perform the role efficiently, and it gave me great satisfaction to help others learn the best practices I had mastered

Sales Assistant

Outfit Arcadia
Nottingham
05.2015 - 08.2016
  • This was my first job role while I was studying Health and Social Care at college, and it gave me valuable experience in a retail environment
  • I carried out a variety of tasks, including greeting customers, assisting with product selection, and providing fitting room assistance
  • I was also responsible for pricing merchandise, stocking shelves, and ensuring the store remained visually appealing by replenishing stock and adjusting displays to match new merchandising layouts
  • In addition to customer service, I worked on the tills, handling cash and credit card transactions
  • I learned how to manage my time efficiently, ensuring that when I wasn't serving customers, I was maintaining the store's appearance, which contributed to customer satisfaction and boosted sales
  • This role helped me develop strong communication skills, such as managing customer concerns with grace and adhering to company policies
  • I also learned how to handle situations like reporting suspicious activity, further enhancing my ability to think critically and act responsibly in a customer-facing environment

Education

Health and Social Care Level 3 -

Care Certificate

Skills

  • Independent and Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Reporting
  • Workload prioritization
  • Clinical skills
  • Venepuncture
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Bladder scans
  • Urinary testing
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Relationship building
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Clinical observations
  • Quality patient care
  • Effective listening

Certification

  • Venepuncture Trained (both cannulation and drawing bloods)
  • BLS Trained
  • Full UK Driving License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Care Worker

Respectful Care
01.2025 - Current

Fertility Nursing Assistant

Care Fertility
05.2024 - 01.2025

Surgical Nursing Assistant

Spire Healthcare
05.2020 - 05.2024

Endoscopy and TSSU Healthcare Assistant

Spire Healthcare
05.2019 - 05.2020

Sterile Services Technician

Queens Medical Centre
09.2016 - 05.2019

Sales Assistant

Outfit Arcadia
05.2015 - 08.2016

Health and Social Care Level 3 -

Care Certificate

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