Faris Musa

• 1 Regent St, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1QQ
• 13,000-patient practice.
• Managing a diverse mix of consultations, primarily face-to-face, with some telephone appointments for discussing results, medication reviews, and patient concerns. I provide holistic care by addressing not only medical issues but also social and mental health challenges, while coordinating with both health and non-health professionals. I perform home visits to manage emergencies for house-bound patients, as well as palliative and end-of-life care. Additionally, I process scans and blood test results, manage repeat prescriptions, and handle daily administrative and community tasks to ensure seamless patient care.
• Weekly on-call doctor duties, managing walk-in patients, dispensary tasks, emergency calls from paramedics or patients, and responding to nursing/HCA queries.
• Working with diverse staff.
• Regularly participating in migrant health clinics.
• I attend weekly practice meetings covering key areas such as:

Complaints & Learning Events – Reviewing feedback and clinical incidents for improvement.

ICB Updates – Implementing policy, medication, and guideline changes.

QoF Monitoring – Tracking performance, targets, and follow-ups.

Health & Safety & Information Governance – Ensuring compliance with safety and data protection standards.

Safety Alerts & Clinical Updates – Addressing MHRA and NHS alerts to maintain patient safety.

These meetings support continuous learning, quality improvement, and effective practice management.

Skills gained:

• Deliver high-quality patient care by liaising with multidisciplinary team members including FCP, chronic disease nurse, HCA, care coordinator, social services, on-the-days service, midwives, integrated diabetes service, rapid response team, district nurses, palliatives care team, Home visiting services, and local mental health team.
• Manage complex health conditions for improved patient outcomes.
• Ensure timely diagnosis with thorough medical examinations.
• Conduct regular follow-ups for effective management of chronic diseases.
• Maintain accurate medical records, ensuring legal compliance in practice operations.
• Adhered strictly to ethical guidelines and standards during all interactions with patients, and built trust.
• Design individualised plans with patients for various illnesses, working closely with specialists and care providers for the best treatment.

• Highbury Rd, Nottingham NG6 9DR
• Conducted rapid assessments and managed high-risk cases both in the community and on-call in the hospital.
• Collaborated with the liaison psychiatry team and multidisciplinary staff to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care plans.
• Skilled in risk assessment, de-escalation, and acute mental health crisis management.

• Provided care for pregnant women and women’s health, managing emergencies in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Worked in Urogynae, 2 week-wait vulval cancer clinic, and general gynecology clinics.

• Split time between primary care at Moir Medical Centre and the Paediatric Emergency Department, managing paediatric emergencies and primary care cases.
• Developed a strong understanding of paediatric care in both emergency and general practice settings.

• Managed a variety of general practice cases, including acute illnesses, chronic disease management, and health promotion.
• Gained valuable experience in primary care, patient communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

• Performed assessments, physical exams, and investigations and managed a range of conditions including respiratory and cardiovascular cases.
• Worked with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care and effective treatment plans.

• Kibworth Cl, Heathfield Rd, Nottingham NG5 1NA
• 13,000-patient practice.
• Managing a diverse patient population with complex needs and various cultural backgrounds.
• Collaborated with a team including the admin team, PAs, nurses, and GPs, and conducted home visits on a weekly basis.

• Managed pre- and post-op care.
• Assisted and performed surgical procedures during dedicated theatre time under supervision.
• Participated in emergency and elective surgeries, training sessions, and M&M meetings.

• Worked in the cardiology department for four months as part of the COVID-19 rota
• Assessed and managed patients with acute cardiac conditions, including heart failure and arrhythmias.
• Interpreted ECGs and initiated treatment plans in coordination with cardiology consultants.

• Managed pre- and post-op care.
• Assisted in hand trauma surgeries, and tumour excisions, and performed skin grafts under supervision.

• Managed pre- and post-op care.
• Assisted in thoracic surgeries, including bronchoscopy and VATS lobectomy.

• Completed attachment in General Surgery, understanding the NHS, and gaining practical experience in surgical assessments and patient management.
• Attained MRCS qualification, passed the OET exam, and achieved GMC registration during this period, preparing for NHS practice.

• Managed emergency surgical cases and stabilized trauma patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

• Delivered health and social care in a conflict zone, serving internally displaced adults and children in remote and resource-limited settings.
• Managed a range of acute and chronic conditions, providing primary healthcare, maternal and child health services, and mental health support.
• Coordinated with local health workers and international teams to implement healthcare programs and respond to medical emergencies in challenging environments.

• Four-month rotations in General Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, and Obstetrics & Gynecology under the supervision of experienced consultants and registrars.