Darcy Pettifor
Sheffield,South Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated biomedical science graduate equipped with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in clinical, laboratory, and research settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Anaesthesia Associate
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with anaesthetists, operating department practitioners, nurses, and theatre teams to enhance patient care.
- Demonstrated strong communication and teamwork in high-pressure clinical environments.
- Ensured accurate documentation and strict adherence to patient safety and governance standards.
- Completed a Quality Improvement project on consent documentation, encompassing data collection, audit, analysis, and reporting.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling patient-identifiable data.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated routine haematology testing and streamlined laboratory workflows.
- Executed sample processing, data recording, and quality control measures.
- Cultivated strong attention to detail and comprehension of laboratory governance.
- Used PPE and followed health and safety procedures.
- Adhered to all legal and regulatory requirements, upholding the highest standards of laboratory practice.
- Enhanced data accuracy through meticulous procedural adherence.
Front of House Supervisor (Part-Time)
True North Brew Co – Forum Bar & Kitchen
Sheffield
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Supervise bar and floor operations to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Train and support new staff members.
- Contribute to social media content creation for promotional purposes.
- Developed excellent organisational and time-management skills by balancing work alongside undergraduate and postgraduate study.
- Communicate effectively with customers and team members, using clear, positive language.
- Remain calm and adaptable during high-pressure service periods.
Education
MSc - Anaesthesia and Perioperative Science
University College London (UCL)
BSc - Biomedical Science
University of Sheffield
A Levels - Biology, Chemistry, History
King Edward VI College
GCSEs -
Higham Lane School
Skills
- Clinical and laboratory data handling
- Scientific report writing and documentation
- Data analysis and interpretation (R coding)
- Quality Improvement and audit work
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Strong teamwork and communication
Additonal Information
- UK Driving Licence
- DBS Checked
Volunteer Experience
- Nuneaton & Bedworth Healthy Living Network, Volunteer. Supported vulnerable adults and elderly individuals through social and well-being activities. Assisted with honesty shop operations for low-income individuals. Supported weight loss and seated exercise classes. Provided reception cover during staff absence. Assisted with data collection, secure handling of sensitive information, and basic data analysis to evaluate project outcomes.
References
Available on request
Timeline
Trainee Anaesthesia Associate
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
03.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
Front of House Supervisor (Part-Time)
True North Brew Co – Forum Bar & Kitchen
05.2021 - 08.2023
MSc - Anaesthesia and Perioperative Science
University College London (UCL)
BSc - Biomedical Science
University of Sheffield
A Levels - Biology, Chemistry, History
King Edward VI College
GCSEs -
Higham Lane School