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Edna Gunaratnam

Edna Gunaratnam

Wealdstone,Middlesex

Summary

Dedicated recently qualified General Practitioner with a solid foundation of clinical knowledge and a proven ability to build great rapport with patients, families and colleagues. Demonstrates excellent communication and organisation skills, complemented by thorough record keeping and reliability as a team member. Committed to strictly adhering to local policies, aiming to contribute effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment. Driven to deliver high quality service and results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

GPST3

Parkbury House Surgery
St Alban's , Hertfordshire
08.2024 - Current
  • Consulted with patients in person, by telephone, and through e-consults to assess presenting complaints.
  • Conducted clinical examinations and ordered relevant diagnostic tests to identify symptom causes.
  • Delivered targeted follow-up care to ensure effective patient monitoring.
  • Maintained personal development through participation in audits, including recent studies on Mounjaro and HRT.
  • Documented accurate patient notes and data using EMIS Web.
  • Managed results of investigations efficiently

GPST1/2

Ipswich Hospital
Ipswich, Essex
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Worked part time (60-80%) in range of specialties including Paediatrics, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Palliative Care and Psychiatry.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently and worked well in my team.

Locum work

Nationwide
08.2016 - 07.2020
  • Worked mainly in A&E/ General Surgical roles in Whittington Hospital, West Middlesex Hospital and Portsmouth Hospital (as well as smaller jobs nationwide).
  • Able to adapt and comfortable with new IT systems.
  • Reliable and dependable; flexible to go where need was highest during COVID to medical specialties like Respiratory and other Acute Medical wards.

Foundation Doctor

City & Sandwell Hospital, Birmingham
08.2011 - 07.2013
  • Rotations included Diabetes, Stroke Medicine, Urology, GP, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Plastic Surgery.
  • Patient centred focus and excellent team member. Worked hard at on calls and especially enjoyed surgical procedures.
  • Used e-prescribing and online documentation during ward rounds.
  • Well organised and able to prioritise jobs efficiently.

Education

MBBS -

Kings College London
London

A-Levels - Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and French (A/S)

Haberdashers Aske's School for Girls
Elstree

Skills

  • Clinical - diagnosis, patient management, patient education
  • ALS trained (2024)
  • Knowledge of EMIS, AccurX, Docman and DXS
  • Excellent communication
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

GPST3

Parkbury House Surgery
08.2024 - Current

GPST1/2

Ipswich Hospital
08.2020 - 06.2023

Locum work

Nationwide
08.2016 - 07.2020

Foundation Doctor

City & Sandwell Hospital, Birmingham
08.2011 - 07.2013

MBBS -

Kings College London

A-Levels - Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and French (A/S)

Haberdashers Aske's School for Girls
Edna Gunaratnam