Gazala Layas
Grimsby,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in primary patient care, dermatology, and surgery. Demonstrates exceptional skills in clinical research, effective communication, and decision-making under pressure. Proficient in patient assessment, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Committed to compassionate patient care and maintaining professional confidentiality. Aims to enhance healthcare quality through innovative disease prevention strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4042
4042
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Doctor in Dermatology
Diana Princess of Wales Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Doing a clinic, covering one session for clinical cases and one session for minor operation around around 30 patients a days along side with administration work.
- Managed to do independently punch and excision biopsy, minor flaps, Curettage and electrosurgery, Triamcinolone acetonide injections, liquid nitrogen cryotherapy in the clinic
- Managed emergency situations effectively, prioritizing patient safety.
- Diagnosed and treated a variety of conditions, providing quality care through developing personalized treatment plans by understanding patient history and needs.
- Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions.
- Performed regular patient check-ups, ensuring early detection of potential health issues and side effects of medications.
- Assisted in staff training sessions to share knowledge and experience.
- Worked in multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
- Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.
Specialty Doctor
Diana Princess of Wales Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2025
- Specialty doctor working a part of Acute medicine team full time with on call as a part of my job
- Managed to do different procedures such as lumber puncture, pleural drainage, ascetic drain etc.
- Managing to do SDEC (same day emergency care) shifts, On call duties, and Virtual clinic. Work most of the time independently.
- Responsible for the middle grade and junior Rota for acute medicine
- Training colleagues for different procedures like lumbar puncture
- Taking part in new doctors’ induction program
- I have been nominated for Worth their Weight in Gold Award last year. Received a shining light letter from
- Contributed in clinical governance through audit and QIP.
Senior house officer
Pinderfields General Hospital / Scunthorpe General Hospital / Belfast City Hospital
, United Kingdom
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed emergency situations effectively, prioritizing patient safety. Provided urgent care for critical cases ensuring immediate attention and effective treatment.
- Successfully progressed in career from FY1 to Senior Housing Officer (SHO).
- Generated referrals for patients in need of specialized care and completed paperwork to facilitate seamless transfers.
- Liaised with families in assessing patient care needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent care continuity.
- Participated in community outreach programmes spreading awareness about common health disorders.
Specialist
Ber Usta Melaid tertiary Dermatology Centre
, Libya
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Worked at specialist in dermatology, took part in on calls rota, led and helped juniors with their rota, jobs, and training
- Oversaw administrative and junior healthcare staff and planned duties and rotations
- Take part in phototherapy, laser treatment, clinics, and minor surgery
- worked independently in word rounds, clinics.
CT Grade
Ber Usta Melaid tertiary Dermatology Centre
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Headed treatments for 30+ patients per day in collaboration with doctors, housing officers, and nurses
- Diagnosed sick patients, recommended treatments, and prescribed medication
- Attended to patient needs and referred to specialists in dermatology as required
- Obtained patient history, examined patients, requested and interpret tests and scans, conducted follow ups, devised treatment plans, and educated patients on conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments
- Ensured adherence to doctor-patient confidentiality laws and compliance with relevant health regulations
- Maintained patient records, reviewed history, monitored progress, and re-evaluated treatment plans
- Cultivated safe environment for patients and staff and maintained consideration of cultural and social sensitivities
- Partnered with healthcare professionals in General Dermatology Clinic, Medicine Ward, Accident and Emergency Department (A&E), STD Clinic, Phototherapy Clinic, and Minor Dermatology Surgery
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Dermatology with Distinction
Cardiff University
Doctor of Philosophy - Life Sciences
University of Bradford
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Tripoli University
Libya 09.2000 - 06.2006
Skills
- Primary Patient Care
- Dermatology & Surgery
- Clinical Research
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Time-management
- Clinic management
- Emotional intelligence
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Active listening
- Patient data confidentiality
- Emergency medical response
- Self-motivation
- Supervision and mentoring
- Critical-thinking
- Analytical-thinking
- Clinical reporting
- Patient referrals
- Specialist referrals
- Surgical procedures
- Telemedicine consultation
- Clinical audit and review
- Conflict Resolution
- Impeccable time management
- Resilient under pressure
- Medico-Legal awareness
- Sensitive information handling
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Patient education
- Best medical practice principles
- Person-centred planning
- Pediatrics care
Certification
- Medical GMC Registered Doctor, General Medical Council
- member of British association of Dermatologists.
- 40th annual surgery workshop 2024.
- Introduction to clinical leadership program , thorough the clinical leaders network
- Complaints Handling, Healthier Business Group
- Conflict Resolution, Healthier Business Group
- Mastering medical leadership 3 days course from York and Scarborough teaching Hospitals.
- Countering Fraud Bribery and Corruption in NHS.
- Information Governance, Record Keeping and Caldicott Protocols.
- Diversity in Workplace, Marshall eLearning Consultancy
- Honorary Research Contract, Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust (NHS).
- Associate Fellow, The Higher Education Academy, 2020, University of Bradford
- Applied Phototherapy Course, Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, UK, 2014
- Doppler Ultrasound and Compression Bandage Workshop, Institute for Translation Innovation Methodologies and Engagement (TIME), Cardiff, UK, 2014
- 9th Annual Meeting of Dermatology Continuous Professional Development Society (CPDS), Cardiff, UK, 2013
- Hospital Readiness in the Arab World, ECIA, 2008, Libya / UK
Accomplishments
- A member of BAME network leadership team
- An honorary senior lecturer at Hull York medical school.
- Lead for Mortality & Morbidity (M&M), Quality Improvement (QI), handover processes, and the junior and medical graduate rota.
- Practice assessor for an ACP trainee.
- Educational supervisor for an alcohol care team clinical nurse specialist.
Timeline
Specialty Doctor in Dermatology
Diana Princess of Wales Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2025
Specialty Doctor
Diana Princess of Wales Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2025
Senior house officer
Pinderfields General Hospital / Scunthorpe General Hospital / Belfast City Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
Specialist
Ber Usta Melaid tertiary Dermatology Centre
01.2016 - 01.2018
CT Grade
Ber Usta Melaid tertiary Dermatology Centre
01.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Tripoli University
09.2000 - 06.2006
- Medical GMC Registered Doctor, General Medical Council
- member of British association of Dermatologists.
- 40th annual surgery workshop 2024.
- Introduction to clinical leadership program , thorough the clinical leaders network
- Complaints Handling, Healthier Business Group
- Conflict Resolution, Healthier Business Group
- Mastering medical leadership 3 days course from York and Scarborough teaching Hospitals.
- Countering Fraud Bribery and Corruption in NHS.
- Information Governance, Record Keeping and Caldicott Protocols.
- Diversity in Workplace, Marshall eLearning Consultancy
- Honorary Research Contract, Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust (NHS).
- Associate Fellow, The Higher Education Academy, 2020, University of Bradford
- Applied Phototherapy Course, Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, UK, 2014
- Doppler Ultrasound and Compression Bandage Workshop, Institute for Translation Innovation Methodologies and Engagement (TIME), Cardiff, UK, 2014
- 9th Annual Meeting of Dermatology Continuous Professional Development Society (CPDS), Cardiff, UK, 2013
- Hospital Readiness in the Arab World, ECIA, 2008, Libya / UK
Master of Science - Clinical Dermatology with Distinction
Cardiff University
Doctor of Philosophy - Life Sciences
University of Bradford
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