Dr Saskia Chapman
GMC: 8060051
Summary
Enthusiastic Foundation Year 2 doctor with a strong interest in pursuing a career in Anaesthetics and a long term aspiration to work in Intensive Care Medicine. I am particularly drawn to the management of acutely unwell patients, combining physiological understanding with structured assessment and empathetic, patient centred care. My training to date has provided a solid foundation in both clinical and procedural skills across acute specialties and I am eager to further develop my confidence within Anaesthetics, Acute Medicine, and Critical Care environments. I am keen to undertake an F3 year to broaden my experience, with a focus on continuous learning and active involvement in audits and research. I would bring enthusiasm, dedication and a strong work ethic to any team I join.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medicine (F2 Doctor)
University Hospitals of Leicester
04.2026 - Current
- Recently commenced rotation. Gaining experience across ambulatory care, majors and resuscitation
- Assessing and management of undifferentiated patients: clerking, examination, investigations, specialty discussions and initial treatment
- Contributed to acute patient stabilisation using an ABCDE approach, with appropriate senior escalation.
- Developing skills in emergency procedures (e.g. chest drains, arterial/central lines, LPs, reductions, wound care, fracture immobilisation)
- Building experience in POCUS and acute pain management, including iliofascial nerve blocks.
- Interested in critical care education, audit and quality improvement
Psychiatry (F2 Doctor)
University Hospitals of Leicester
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Completed FY2 Psychiatry rotation on an adult inpatient ward managing patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders
- Conducted psychiatric assessments, clerking, and Mental State Examinations (MSEs); contributed to MDT ward rounds and care planning
- Gained experience in Mental Health Act processes, including initiating Section 5(2) and attending mental health tribunals
- Managed on-call workload, including acutely unwell patients, self-harm presentations, and general medical issues with appropriate escalation
- Conducted supervised community clinics, reviewing patients and contributing to ongoing management plans
- Developed skills in risk assessment, multidisciplinary working, and medicolegal aspects of psychiatric care
Respiratory Medicine (F2 Doctor)
University Hospitals of Leicester
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including respiratory failure, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis asthma/COPD
- Conducted independent and senior led ward rounds; assessed and escalated deteriorating patients appropriately
- Managed acutely unwell patients in Clinical Decisions Unit, initiating investigations and treatment
- Developed procedural skills including ABG and earlobe blood gas sampling and interpretation
- Delivered bedside teaching as Undergraduate Teaching Liaison
- Completed QI project improving sputum culture collection times
- Worked within MDT to optimise care and support safe discharge
Intensive Care Medicine (F1 Doctor)
University Hospitals of Leicester
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed FY2 Anaesthetics & ICU rotation managing acutely unwell and deteriorating patients in critical care settings
- Assessed patients and contributed to ward rounds and management planning under senior supervision
- Gained procedural skills in airway management (including supervised intubation), arterial lines, and central venous access
- Participated in on-call shifts (days/nights), supporting stabilisation and escalation of critically ill patients
- Contributed to clinical research, including recruitment to T4P and MOSAIC trials
- Delivered and organised teaching sessions, supporting junior colleagues and medical students
- Developed strong skills in teamwork, communication, and prioritisation in high-pressure environments
Geriatrics and Acute Medicine ( F1 Doctor)
University Hospitals of Leicester
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Completed FY1 Geriatrics & Acute Medicine rotation managing elderly and acutely unwell patients in ward and AMU settings
- Conducted ward rounds, supported management planning, and communicated with relatives
- Performed routine clinical tasks including venepuncture, cannulation, prescribing, and investigation review
- Assessed and managed delirium, identifying causes and implementing appropriate management strategies
- Managed acutely unwell AMU patients on-call, recognising deterioration and escalating appropriately
General Surgery (F1 Doctor)
University Hospitals of Leicester
08.2024 - 12.2024
- General Surgery rotation within the Upper GI team, managing post-operative patients including those following oesophagectomy, gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgery within a multidisciplinary setting
- Participated in ward rounds, implemented management plans and liaised with MDT
- Performed routine clinical duties including venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, prescribing, and investigations
- Assisted in theatre, developing scrub skills, basic suturing, and understanding of perioperative care
- Delivered teaching, including an IV fluid prescribing programme for medical students
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBChB with Honours
University of Leicester
Leicester01-2024
Medical Sciences (Health Research)
University of Exeter
Exeter01-2019
Skills
- Strong experience in assessment and management of acutely unwell patients across ED, ICU, Acute Medicine, and Anaesthetics, including A–E assessment, escalation and acute decision-making
- Core clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation, ABGs, catheterisation, and interpretation of investigations
- Airway & critical care skills: supraglottic airway insertion (independent), endotracheal intubation (supervised), arterial line insertion (independent), ultrasound-guided IV cannulation (independent), central venous catheter insertion (supervised)
- Further procedural experience: lumbar puncture (supervised), ultrasound-guided ascitic tap (supervised), ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block (supervised)
Hobbies and interests
- Keen cook
- Yoga and endurance running
- Travel and culinary exploration
- Gardening
Audits/QIPs/Teaching/Conferences
- National Conference Presentation (UKFPO): Acute Severe Mitral Regurgitation Masquerading as Respiratory Failure: A Diagnostic Pitfall (2026)
- QIP Lead: Improving Timeliness of Sputum Sample Collection in Respiratory Inpatients (2026)
- QIP and Teaching lead: Improving Confidence in IV Fluid Prescribing in Medical Students through teaching (2024/25)
- QIP Team member: Improving the Provision of Postoperative Driving Advice in Discharge Letters After Elective Inguinal Hernia Repair (Peer-reviewed publication)(2025)
- Teaching at National Anaesthetics Conference: Ultrasound guided cannulation for medical students
Certification
- Advanced Resuscitation Training (2023)
- Paediatric Basic Life Support (2024)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Emergency Medicine (F2 Doctor)
University Hospitals of Leicester
04.2026 - Current
Psychiatry (F2 Doctor)
University Hospitals of Leicester
12.2025 - 04.2026
Respiratory Medicine (F2 Doctor)
University Hospitals of Leicester
08.2025 - 12.2025
Intensive Care Medicine (F1 Doctor)
University Hospitals of Leicester
04.2025 - 08.2025
Geriatrics and Acute Medicine ( F1 Doctor)
University Hospitals of Leicester
12.2024 - 04.2025
General Surgery (F1 Doctor)
University Hospitals of Leicester
08.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBChB with Honours
University of Leicester
Medical Sciences (Health Research)
University of Exeter