Gemma Evans
London
Summary
Efficient and detail oriented administration assistant with experience working in the city prior to retraining into physiotherapy to work within healthcare and education in both administrative and clinical roles. Returned to work after ten years living abroad and raising a family. Brings a combination of hands-on clinical skills, robust administrative experience, and a calm, compassionate approach in complex and emotive environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Therapy Technician, Acute Paediatric Therapies
St George’s Hospital
London
07.2023 - 01.2026
- - Provide high quality and comprehensive administrative support to acute therapy teams
- - Administrative and clerical duties including inputting and presentation of data, ordering and monitoring stock levels, managing correspondence and diaries for the therapy teams
- - Split role across acute OT and PT, providing goal oriented child and family focused care with a clinical caseload covering oncology, neurosurgery, trauma & orthopedics, PICU, neonatal and PSDU at a tertiary centre major trauma hospital trust
- - Contribute to clinical governance and audit projects, recording patient information and accurate note keeping maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the data protection act
- - Active participation in continuous professional development
Special School Support Assistant
Greenmead Primary School
London
01.2019 - 06.2023
- - Assist students with complex physical and mental disabilities, working within the formal and sensory pathways
- - Develop supportive relationships with verbal and nonverbal students to promote inclusion and acceptance
- - Provide personal care and medical assistance including emergency medication, gastro feeds and seizure awareness
- - Monitor student’s progress and accurately record their achievements
- - Adhere to policies and procedures related to child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection in accordance with the Children Act 2004
Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist
West Middlesex University Hospital
London
09.2006 - 06.2007
- - Worked independently with a varied caseload of adult and paediatric clients in the community
- - Assessed patients’ physical condition to identify issues and plan appropriate treatment regimens
- - Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team in the ICU, HDU and on the wards during a respiratory rotation
Assistant Fund Manager
Newton Investment Management Ltd
London
08.1999 - 08.2003
- - Provided administrative support to a private fund manager with over 300 clients
- - Conducted statistical analysis of performance and passed the UK Society of Investment Professionals Investment Management Certificate
- - Ensured compliance with money laundering regulations and due diligence when setting up new clients
- - Prioritised tasks in a demanding and fast-paced client-facing environment
Personal Portfolio Services Assistant
Newton Investment Management Ltd
Edinburgh
07.1997 - 08.1999
- - Worked with a team to establish four Unit Trusts for Royal Bank of Scotland clients
- - Conducted research on client shares and ensured compliance with money laundering regulations
- - Ensured money laundering compliance
- - Developed and monitored personal activity data to improve efficiency
- - Passed Securities Institute exams including Portfolio Performance Measurement module
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Physiotherapy Studies: Paediatrics
University College London
09.2021 - 06.2024
BSc (Hons) - Physiotherapy
King’s College London
09.2003 - 06.2006
A level - Human Biology
Southwark College
09.2002 - 06.2003
MA (Hons) - Art History
University of St Andrews
09.1993 - 06.1997
4 A-level, 10 GCSE - undefined
Downe House School
Skills
- - Strong clinical and administrative skills
- - Extensive experience working with children
- - Safeguarding trained
- - Enhanced DBS checked
Timeline
Therapy Technician, Acute Paediatric Therapies
St George’s Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2026
Postgraduate Certificate - Physiotherapy Studies: Paediatrics
University College London
09.2021 - 06.2024
Special School Support Assistant
Greenmead Primary School
01.2019 - 06.2023
Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist
West Middlesex University Hospital
09.2006 - 06.2007
BSc (Hons) - Physiotherapy
King’s College London
09.2003 - 06.2006
A level - Human Biology
Southwark College
09.2002 - 06.2003
Assistant Fund Manager
Newton Investment Management Ltd
08.1999 - 08.2003
Personal Portfolio Services Assistant
Newton Investment Management Ltd
07.1997 - 08.1999
MA (Hons) - Art History
University of St Andrews
09.1993 - 06.1997
4 A-level, 10 GCSE - undefined
Downe House School