Daniyal Azam

I am currently employed as a Junior Specialist Doctor (ST1/2 equivalent) in the Trauma and Orthopaedics Department at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. My full-time responsibilities encompass all duties expected at the ST1/2 level.

Ward Rounds and Patient Care:
I take part in daily ward rounds, present cases, and learn from senior doctors. I perform key procedures like clerking, cannulation, venipuncture, and blood gas analysis. In my first six months, I also covered ENT and Urology on-calls, gaining experience in different emergencies.

Patient Interaction and History Taking:
I take detailed patient histories, improving my communication and presentation skills while ensuring accurate diagnoses.

Critical Discussions:
I engage in important conversations with patients and families, including discussing care plans and delivering difficult news with empathy.

Documentation and Clerking:
I manage patient records, request scans and blood tests, and help with prescriptions, ensuring smooth patient care.

Surgical Exposure:
I gain hands-on experience in surgery, assisting in procedures and improving my understanding of surgical care.

On-Calls:
On-call shifts help me build confidence in handling emergencies and making quick decisions.

Conclusion:
This role is helping me grow into a skilled and confident doctor, strengthening my medical and surgical knowledge while preparing me for future challenges in the NHS.

As a Demonstrator/Lecturer (SHO equivalent) in the Physiology department, I have had the opportunity to teach and mentor MBBS students, strengthening my passion for medical education.

Engaging Students:
I lead interactive discussions for first- and second-year MBBS students, making complex physiological concepts easier to understand.

Hands-on Learning:
I conduct practical sessions to help students apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Exams and Assessments:
I supervise and evaluate written exams, OSPEs, and viva exams to ensure fair assessment of student knowledge.

Clinical Skills Workshops:
I organize training sessions on Basic Life Support (BLS) and other essential skills.

Collaborative Teaching:
I assist senior faculty in lectures to enhance student learning.

Curriculum Development:
I prepare presentations, lectures, and exam materials to support student education.

Guided Tutorials:
I provide one-on-one support to help students with difficult topics.

Conclusion:
This role has been a rewarding experience, strengthening my teaching skills and deepening my understanding of medical education. It has inspired me to pursue further academic training and continue contributing to medical learning and mentorship.

As a Medical Officer in the busy emergency department, I manage a wide range of medical and surgical cases, requiring quick decision-making, strong communication, and teamwork. This role has strengthened my clinical skills and deepened my understanding of patient care.

Patient Care & Ward Rounds: Assess and monitor patients, perform procedures like IV cannulation, blood sampling, catheterization, and provide post-operative care.

Pre- & Post-Operative Care:
Evaluate patients before surgery and ensure smooth recovery after procedures.

Admissions & Discharge Planning:
Assess new patients, create treatment plans, and ensure safe discharge with clear follow-up instructions.

Emergency Management:
Handle a variety of medical and surgical emergencies, stabilizing patients and arranging referrals when needed.

OPD & A&E Duties:
Diagnose and treat patients in both outpatient clinics and the emergency department.

Collaboration & Referrals:
Work with specialists to ensure patients receive appropriate care.

Conclusion:
This role has sharpened my clinical and communication skills while reinforcing my commitment to high-quality patient care. Managing emergencies and working in a fast-paced environment has prepared me well for future medical challenges.

As a Clinical Attachee (FY2 equivalent) in the Hepatobiliary Surgery department, I worked closely with a consultant surgeon, gaining hands-on experience in patient care, ward rounds, and surgical procedures over four weeks.

Ward Rounds & Patient Care:
Assisted in daily ward rounds, performed clerking, cannulation, venipuncture, and blood gases, improving my practical skills.

Patient Interaction:
Took detailed medical histories, enhancing my communication and presentation skills.

Critical Discussions:
Observed conversations on care planning and difficult diagnoses, learning compassionate communication.
NHS Systems: Gained experience with the Patient Information and Communication System (PICS), improving my understanding of hospital management.

Surgical Exposure:
Observed various hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeries, including ERCP procedures, broadening my surgical knowledge.

Conclusion:
This attachment strengthened my clinical and communication skills while giving me valuable insight into the NHS system. The experience has prepared me for future roles as a junior doctor in the NHS.

As a Medical Officer in the emergency department, I managed a variety of medical and surgical cases, requiring quick thinking, strong communication, and adaptability. This role strengthened my clinical skills and deepened my understanding of patient care and hospital management.

Patient Care & Ward Rounds:
Assessed and monitored patients, performed procedures like IV cannulation, blood sampling, catheterization, and provided post-operative care.

Pre- & Post-Operative Care:
Evaluated patients before surgery and ensured smooth recovery afterward.

Admissions & Discharge Planning:
Assessed new patients, created treatment plans, and ensured safe discharge with clear follow-up instructions.

Emergency Management:
Handled a wide range of medical and surgical emergencies, stabilized patients, and arranged referrals when needed.

OPD & A&E Duties:
Diagnosed and treated patients in both outpatient clinics and the emergency department.

Collaboration & Referrals:
Worked with specialists to ensure patients received appropriate care.

Conclusion:
This role enhanced my ability to manage emergencies, communicate effectively, and provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. It prepared me for future challenges in clinical practice and reinforced my dedication to improving patient outcomes.

• Rotations
• Pulmonology Department - 3 months (Worked in Medical ICU and Covid ICU as well)
• Internal Medicine and Coronary Care Unit with fixed Medical Emergency duties - 3 months (Given the role of House Officer Batch In-charge)
• General Surgery with Fixed A & E - 3 months (Given the role of Operation List In-Charge)
• Orthopaedics and Trauma with fixed A & E- 3 months