Christine Fabri
Zebbiegh Mgarr,Malta
Summary
A highly organised professional with extensive experience in coordinating theatre lists, departmental meetings, and quality improvement projects. Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, honed through interactions with multidisciplinary teams and diverse patient groups. Skilled in setting up induction programmes for foundation doctors and leading digital transformation initiatives to enhance patient management. Collaborative professional, enhancing outcomes through effective participation in surgeries, courses multidisciplinary team meetings. Aspires to further improve healthcare delivery through innovative organisational strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Rhinology & Anterior Skull Base Fellow
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
02.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations of rhinology service and patient care, including rhinology clinics.
- Conducted ward rounds and assessed acutely ill patients effectively.
- Collaborated with neurosurgical team to operate on complex rhinology and anterior skull base cases.
- Performed surgeries on rhinology patients independently while supervising junior doctors.
- Provided on-call support for Sheffield Children's Hospital, A&E, and Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
- Engaged in research and audits to enhance departmental performance.
Resident Specialist Otolaryngology
Ministry of Health
Moira, Malta
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Organised surgical theatre lists and performed surgeries independently, supervising trainees as needed.
- Managed complex cases at outpatient clinics, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Coordinated morbidity and mortality meetings every four months for continuous improvement.
- Taught and supervised trainees in theatre to enhance clinical skills.
- Served as examiner in departmental examinations for Otolaryngology trainees.
Higher Specialist Trainee Otolaryngology
Ministry of Health
Msida, Malta
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic otolaryngology diseases successfully.
- Performed minor and intermediate surgeries in outpatient settings and theatres.
- Assisted in major surgeries, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Collaborated on complex rhinology, otology, and head and neck procedures.
- Organised theatre lists to optimise surgical schedules efficiently.
- Cared for complex oncology patients within multidisciplinary teams.
- Discussed medically complex cases at multidisciplinary meetings to improve care quality.
- Handled on-call duties to provide continuous patient support.
Basic Specialist Trainee in General Surgery
Ministry of Health
Msida, Malta
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Assisted in major surgeries and managed a weekly list of minor operations.
- Developed skills in intubation, central line insertion, and endoscopy procedures.
- Responsible for obtaining patient consent prior to major surgical interventions.
- Reviewed outpatient patients and followed up on their management plans.
- Assisted in resuscitation efforts for critically ill patients.
- Managed care for patients with terminal illnesses, ensuring comfort and support.
- Developed skills in vascular surgery, addressing both elective and emergency cases.
- Scanned venous and arterial systems of patients with multiple co-morbidities.
Foundation Doctor Year 2
Ministry of Health
Msida, Malta
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Served as primary contact for patients presenting with acute problems.
- Managed acute patient care, including resuscitation and decision-making.
- Actively participated in daily ward rounds to ensure comprehensive patient assessments.
- Acquired skills in procedures such as DC cardioversion and chest drain insertion.
- Developed strong communication skills when interacting with vulnerable patients and families.
- Collaborated effectively within a team, enhancing leadership and management abilities.
- Practiced suturing techniques while gaining theatre exposure with post-delivery patients.
Foundation Doctor Year 1
Ministry for Health
Msida, Malta
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Executed practical procedures, including suturing and surgical assistance in various operations.
- Conducted outpatient reviews, obtained patient consent, and performed discharge assessments.
- Participated regularly in endoscopies and supported procedural activities.
- Contributed to Mortality and Morbidity meetings to enhance clinical practices.
- Attended ward rounds for the management of acutely and chronically ill patients.
- Developed proficiency in performing pleural taps and chest drain insertions.
- Handled challenging patient interactions, enhancing communication skills with relatives.
- Acquired expertise in managing ophthalmic emergencies and conducting pre-operative evaluations.
Education
Fellow of European Board ORL-HNS - Otolaryngology
UEMS - ORL
Vienna, Austria 11.2023 -
Certification of Completion of ENT training - ENT
Mater Dei Hospital
Malta 2018 - 2023
Master of Surgery by Research - Surgery
University of Malta
Malta 10.2016 - 01.2020
Diploma in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery - ENT
Royal College of Surgeons London
LondonMRCS -
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
EdinburghSkills
- Organisational skills
- Theatre list management
- Departmental meeting coordination
- Audit and quality improvement
- Surgical course organization
- Anatomy teaching and exam preparation
Affiliations
- Photography
- Getting involved in most kinds of sport, especially padel and skiing
- Reading
Certification
September 2025 - Septal perforation repair course -Barcelona
September 2025 - The 2nd Liverpool Nasolacrimal and Orbital Dissection Course - Liverpool
February 2025 - British Rhinology Society Meeting - Edinburgh
January 2025 - 12th Advanced Frontal Sinus Surgery Course - Nottingham
September 2024 - 5th Liverpool Advanced Rhinoplasty Course - Liverpool
August 2024 - Advanced endoscopic sinonasal cadaver tumour course - Dundee
March 2024- Teach the Teacher Online Course - Oxford
March 2024 - Oxford Medical Leadership and Management Online Course - Oxford
December 2023 - Dundee Virtual ENT Laser Course
November 2023 - The Head and Neck imaging Workshop - Copenhagen
June 2023 - Head and Neck Dissection Course - Glasgow
October 2021- 98th Temporal Bone dissection Workshop - Barcelona
July 2021 - 56th Graz Course on FESS and Rhinosurgery - Graz
September 2020 - Webinar Certificate of Attendance for Paediatric Tracheostomy
September 2018 - Non-Technical Surgical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS)
June 2018- Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient - UK
May 2018- European Paediatric Advanced Life Support
April 2018 - Advanced Trauma Life Support
February 2016- Level 1 Ultrasound Course
January 2016 - Career Management Skills
May 2015- Outpatients Medical Guideline Conference
May 2015- Advanced Life Support
March 2015- Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills
November 2014 - Acute Medicine Guidelines Conference
March 2012 - National Undergraduate & Foundation General Surgery Conference by the Royal Colleges of England, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Ireland
November 2012 - Dermfest - Annual Academic General Meeting
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Maltese
Native
Italian
Beginner
Timeline
Rhinology & Anterior Skull Base Fellow
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
02.2025 - Current
Fellow of European Board ORL-HNS - Otolaryngology
UEMS - ORL
11.2023 -
Resident Specialist Otolaryngology
Ministry of Health
02.2023 - 02.2025
Higher Specialist Trainee Otolaryngology
Ministry of Health
01.2019 - 02.2023
Master of Surgery by Research - Surgery
University of Malta
10.2016 - 01.2020
Basic Specialist Trainee in General Surgery
Ministry of Health
07.2016 - 01.2019
Foundation Doctor Year 2
Ministry of Health
07.2015 - 07.2016
Foundation Doctor Year 1
Ministry for Health
07.2014 - 07.2015
Certification of Completion of ENT training - ENT
Mater Dei Hospital
2018 - 2023
Diploma in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery - ENT
Royal College of Surgeons London
MRCS -
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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