Elvis Okeji
Harrington,Cumbria
Summary
Training in Cumbria has given me valuable experience in delivering high-quality care with limited resources. It has strengthened my ability to work efficiently, adapt to challenges, and provide patient-centred care in a busy primary care setting.
While I am at the beginning of my career as an independent GP, I bring enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, and I actively seek opportunities to improve my knowledge and clinical practice.
I take a meticulous approach to my work, value being a supportive member of the team, and am always willing to help colleagues when needed. I also have a keen interest in quality improvement and look forward to contributing to projects that enhance patient care and improve service delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
GP registrar
NHS Lead Employer Trust, North Cumbria GP School
Harrington, Cumbria
2023.08 - Current
- Serve 14,000+ patients in a rural practice using multidisciplinary teams daily.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions each working day.
- Explain health conditions clearly and guide next steps for self-management.
- Complete thorough examinations to support timely diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimise daily patient treatment plans.
- Manage appointments and prioritise urgent cases to support smooth running.
- Maintain accurate medical records to support legal compliance in practice operations.
My rotations included ; Accident and Emergency, Psychiatry, and rural surgeries in West Cumbria.
Senior House Officer
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, Cumbria
2022.07 - 2023.07
- In my role. I provided acute medical care on general medical and acute medicine wards daily. I assessed patient needs under consultant supervision for each presenting issue, managing 15 patients per shift, following ethical standards and triage plans.
I worked in multidisciplinary teams to support care for critically ill patients. I discussed advance care planning and end-of-life decisions with patients and families.
I completed continuing professional development through ongoing medical education activities.
I reviewed audits to identify service improvements and documented outcomes regularly.
Education
MBBS - Medicine and Surgery
Abia State University
Nigeria 2011.09 - 2018.08
MRCGP - General Practice
Royal College of General Practitioners
England 2023.08 - 2026.08
Skills
● I have good communication skills both with patients and other members of the team, effectively utilising and appreciating verbal and non-verbal cues in the work environment
● I have years of Leadership experience in the health sector where I have advocated for improved well-being of the groups I represented I am also a good team player demonstrating skills like adaptability, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
● I am well versed in the use of relevant IT platforms (EMIS) for day-to-day GP consultation and administrative workload
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Resus Uk - 2 Days - 2022
- Introduction To Joint Injection, Theory and Technique Practical Skills Workshop- 2026
- Safeguarding Adult Level 3
- Safeguarding Children Level 3
- BLS/AED/ANAPHYLAXIS( Adult and Paediatrics)
Affiliations
- Playing video games
- Watching combat sports.
- Playing football.
- Writing short stories.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GP registrar
NHS Lead Employer Trust, North Cumbria GP School
2023.08 - Current
MRCGP - General Practice
Royal College of General Practitioners
2023.08 - 2026.08
Senior House Officer
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
2022.07 - 2023.07
MBBS - Medicine and Surgery
Abia State University
2011.09 - 2018.08