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Sunday Cephas

Sunday Cephas

Canvey Island,Essex

Summary

Accomplished GMC registered Staff Grade doctor in psychiatry with over 13 years broad experience treating and managing diverse psychiatric and general medical conditions. Meticulous and thorough for outstanding patient safety standards. Proven track record of successfully diagnosing and treating variety of chronic and acute mental health conditions.
Ability to work with consultants from various subspecialties to deliver prompt and efficient patient centred care in line with existing protocols and guidelines.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Safety, Health and Environment

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
09.2022 - 11.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Aerospace Medicine

Aero Medical Institute-Air University
Pakistan
10.2019 - 01.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Leadership and Management

Armed Forces Command and Staff College
Nigeria
01.2019 - 06.2019

MBBS - Medicine and Surgery

Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria/Nigeria
02.2003 - 06.2010

Skills

  • Medication Prescription
  • Management of Medical Emergencies
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • ICT
  • Interpersonal skills

Timeline

SAS in Psychiatry

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
03.2024 - Current

Master of Science - Occupational Safety, Health and Environment

Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2022 - 11.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Aerospace Medicine

Aero Medical Institute-Air University
10.2019 - 01.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Leadership and Management

Armed Forces Command and Staff College
01.2019 - 06.2019

Registrar Department of Psychiatry

661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital
09.2018 - 09.2022

General Duty Medical Officer

661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital
05.2012 - 09.2018

House officer

661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital
01.2011 - 05.2012

MBBS - Medicine and Surgery

Ahmadu Bello University
02.2003 - 06.2010

Work history

SAS in Psychiatry

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Canvey Island
03.2024 - Current
  • Provision of comprehensive service in Older Adult CMHT Psychiatry to South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust with responsibility for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness; liaison with other key services and the proper functioning of the department.
  • Availability to undertake a clinical on call rota commitment out of hours.
  • Internal cover is usually provided during colleagues' periods of leave.
  • Responsibility for Professional Supervision and management of Junior Medical Staff as appropriate.
  • Requirements to participate in medical audit and in continuing medical education.
  • Manage a Weekly Functional and Memory Outpatient Clinics with an average of 30 patients for diagnosis and management of various psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions.
  • Order and execute tests, analyses and diagnostic images to guide diagnostics and treatment of different conditions.
  • Keep up to date with latest advancements in psychiatry care.
  • Record patients' health histories and updated electronic records with current information before consultations.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical team to check patient wishes and care.
  • Monitor patients' responses to treatments and adjusted treatment plans to counteract negative effects.
  • Oversee and delegated work activities for junior practitioners and support staff.
  • Coordinate rehabilitative efforts to improve patient quality of life and wellbeing.
  • Participate in patient diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up care to provide high quality care.
  • Participate in Functional and Memory Service MDT meetings and collaborate with other members of the team for the provision of highly efficient and dynamic patient centred care.
  • Prescribe antipsychotic medications in line with evidenced based clinical guidelines.

Registrar Department of Psychiatry

661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital
Ikeja
09.2018 - 09.2022
  • Out-patient/Clinic Psychiatry duties -Detailed history taking, general physical and mental state examination of patients, ordering relevant investigations that led to the diagnosis of mental health disorders using the ICD-10 and DSM 5 diagnostic criteria.
  • I also seek collateral history from other professionals in the team and family members of the patient. -Collaborated with other members of the team on patient management and care.
  • Assessing and co-managing common mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder which are sometimes closely associated with other medical conditions for which I send consults to the appropriate in-hospital team.
  • Assessment as well as risk assessment and management of children and adolescents with mental disorders eg. Children in the autistic spectrum disorders.
  • Basic psychotherapy and psychoeducation of patients and organizing family therapy sessions to aid our patients live a better life in their respective family setting.
  • Prescription of medications like anxiolytics, mood stabilizers, neuroleptics, and anti-depressants after liaising with the supervising consultant.
  • Reviewing out-patient cases such as anxiety disorders, learning disability, depression, alcohol and drug abuse, mood disorders, bi-polar affective disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and many others with the consultant and ensuring the immediate execution of management plan as directed by consultant.
  • Preparation of detailed medical report for patients that will need continued care in other facilities.
  • Close follow up of patients on different therapies and reporting back to my seniors.
  • Teaching resident doctors from family medicine department, nurses and other health cadres how to quickly assess the mini mental state of the presenting patients, and other common illnesses during their postings.
  • Participating in clinical presentations on relevant clinical topics as regards management and recent guidelines of practice.
  • I advise patients on lifestyle changes including individual or group counselling sessions if needed. I also conduct psychometric tests on patients and employees of different organizations.
  • In-patient Psychiatry duties. -Daily morning pre-rounds to assess inpatients, their clinical progress or recent complaints that need to be addressed.
  • Preparing patient notes for morning rounds and presentation of patients in consultant ward rounds.
  • Close observation of in-patients that have severe depression, acute panic attack, alcohol abuse and other mental illnesses that require in-patient care and rehabilitation.
  • I perform procedures such as venepuncture, ABGs, intravenous cannulation, administration of fluid and other parenteral drugs, urethral catheterization, and CPR.
  • Preparation of detailed handover notes and detailed summaries for continued management with colleagues and for future reference purposes.
  • Writing out discharge summaries as well as being charged with post discharge counselling on discharge medications and next outpatient/clinic visits.
  • Organizing our weekly group therapy sessions for all inpatients and overseeing their individual tasks given every week.
  • Emergency Psychiatry duties: Prompt attendance to different psychiatric emergencies such as acute panic attacks, severe depression, delirium, alcohol, and drug overdose.
  • Prompt resuscitation of patients that overdosed or go into cardiac arrest with prompt ACLS protocols, CPR techniques and defibrillators.
  • Acute tranquilization/sedation of violent patients with authorization from seniors if need arises. -Home visit/pick up of patients with acute psychosis.

General Duty Medical Officer

661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital
Ikeja
05.2012 - 09.2018
  • Worked across multiple subspecialties rotating through General Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, General Paediatrics and Accident and Emergency Medicine.
  • Consultation of paediatric and adult patients in the general outpatient clinic. Detailed history taking and examination. Some of the cases I managed include upper respiratory tract infection, malaria, pneumonia, hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, typhoid, otitis media, urinary tract infection, sexually transmitted infection, eczema, peptic ulcer disease, fracture.
  • Examined patients and worked to gather relevant diagnostic information to support treatments.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs and patient progress, working with healthcare teams to facilitate proper interventions.
  • Requested diagnostic tests to eliminate and identify specific conditions.
  • Completed ward rounds to evaluate quality of care delivery.
  • As doctor on call, I attended to both adult and paediatric emergency. Emergency cases I managed include stroke, hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemic emergencies, acute exacerbation of asthma, acute abdomen, threatened miscarriage, ectopic pregnancies, preterm rupture of membrane, antepartum haemorrhage, and preeclampsia
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments, collecting medical history to build patient profile.
  • Administered medication in line with treatment plans.
  • Explained diagnoses, prognoses and expected treatment interventions to alleviate patient stress and increase understanding.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and overall wellness initiatives.
  • Analysed diagnostic images and test results to properly diagnose conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care by elevating clinical quality processes.
  • Assessed clinical care provisions to meet required safety standards.
  • Supported continuum of care with strong clinical knowledge and meticulous patient follow-ups.
  • Delivered high-quality care to diverse, high-volume patient population in fast-paced medical environments.
  • Enforced compliance with infection-control protocols and sanitation needs.
  • Coordinated staff rotas to meet service requirements whilst remaining under budget.
  • Collaborated with external providers to meet patient care continuity needs.
  • Evaluated performance reports to monitor practice progress.
  • Devised and explained treatment plans to address wide-ranging and diverse patient conditions.
  • Documented patient data in EMR software, complying with applicable confidentiality standards.
  • Collaborated with local authorities in safeguarding vulnerable patients.
  • Monitored supply usage and reported on replenishment needs for continued availability.

House officer

661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital
Ikeja
01.2011 - 05.2012
  • As foundation year 1 doctor, I rotated through general medicine, paediatric, general surgery and obstetrics and gynaecology.
  • Attended medical rounds and case discussions, actively participating in clinical decision-making processes.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients under supervision, contributing to efficient healthcare delivery.
  • Responded to medical emergencies, demonstrating quick thinking and effective decision-making.
  • Facilitated patient and family education on medical conditions and treatment options.
  • Prescribed medication with dosage advice to suit individualised patient needs.
  • Recorded medical and surgical complications clearly for professional investigation.
  • Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records.
  • Improved patient outcomes by monitoring conditions and effectively adjusting treatment plans to patient progress.
  • Identified health conditions through targeted physical examinations.
  • Performed clinical procedures like urethral catheterization, Venepuncture, blood sample collection, IV fluid and medication administration.
  • Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to provide seamless transitions in medical care.
  • Safely prescribed and administered medications including analgesia, intravenous fluids and other management plans.
  • Performed detailed discharge planning tasks including preparing discharge summaries and ensuring cohesive handover of care.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, providing critical support to surgical teams.
  • Liaised with families in assessing patient care needs.
  • Performed diligent surgical care tasks including pre-operative evaluation, operative management and post-operative care.
  • Conducted thorough medical histories and physical examinations, aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses following treatment plans.
  • Transferred patients to specialist health workers for ongoing medical support.
  • Compiled and maintained accurate patient records to support continuity of care.
  • Referred patients for specialist care in partner facilities.

Certification

ALS Provider

BLS

REFEREES

  • Available on request.

Overview

13
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years of professional experience
10
10
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