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Gemma Lear

Wellington,Somerset

Summary

A dedicated professional with expertise in time management, client management, and shift leading, complemented by strong skills in customer care and business administration. Proficient in managing confidential data with record accuracy, utilising IT systems and digital platforms to enhance customer and patient communication. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and ensuring workload prioritisation while adhering to data protection standards. Experienced in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, Google Workspace, and patient confidentiality adherence. Committed to safeguarding knowledge within social care environments. Career goals include advancing within the healthcare sector to further contribute to health and social care.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Business Owner / Virtual Assistant

Monument Administration Services
- 2026.04
  • Provide freelance virtual assistant and administrative support services
  • Manage client administration, systems, and business operations
  • Deliver remote and on-site business support

Business owner / Micro-Provider

Monument Micro-provider
Wellington, Somerset
2026.02 - Current

-Provided person-centred support to clients in the community, including home help, companionship, domestic support and personal care.

-Manage client scheduling, documentation and care planning in line with local authority expectations.

-Deliver safe, compassionate and reliable support tailored to individual needs.

-Maintain professional standards including safeguarding, confidentiality and accurate record keeping.

Senior Patient Support Agent

Doccla
London
2023.06 - 2026.01
  • Processed referrals from NHS hospitals to onboard recently discharged patients onto virtual ward services
  • Educated patients on monitoring observations and entering data for clinical review
  • Delivered care coordination support
  • Troubleshot medical equipment and digital applications
  • Maintained accurate data entry and system records
  • Undertook shift leading responsibilities

Outpatient Appointments Administrator

Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
2022.10 - 2023.06
  • Managed telephone calls and patient enquiries
  • Booked and coordinated appointments
  • Performed data entry and record retrieval
  • Completed general administrative duties including filing, post handling, and confidential waste disposal

Administrator / Receptionist (Bank Staff)

Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
2020.02 - 2022.10
  • Managed telephone calls and patient enquiries
  • Booked and coordinated appointments
  • Performed data entry and record retrieval
  • Completed general administrative duties including filing, post handling, and confidential waste disposal

Customer sales assistant

ODEON Cinemas
Hereford, Herefordshire
2001.09 - 2022.06
  • Performed accurate inventory checks for continual stock availability.
  • Prioritised tasks effectively in fast-paced retail settings.
  • Oriented new staff members, fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
  • Built relationships with customers through friendly interaction and assistance.

Outpatient Appointments Administrator

Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
2017.01 - 2020.02
  • Managed telephone calls and patient enquiries
  • Booked and coordinated appointments
  • Performed data entry and record retrieval
  • Completed general administrative duties including filing, post handling, and confidential waste disposal

Self-Employed Beauty Therapist

UrbanChic
Bristol
2013.05 - 2016.09
  • Delivered professional beauty treatments
  • Managed stock control and product knowledge
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Managed marketing including advertising and social media

Dispenser

Lloyds Pharmacy
Chard
2011.03 - 2012.12
  • Dispensed medication and processed prescriptions
  • Maintained controlled drug records and liaised with GP surgeries
  • Completed professional dispensing training

Florist

Court Florist
Honiton
2010.01 - 2011.03
  • Created floral arrangements for events and daily sales
  • Managed customer service and orders

Carer in the Community

Somerset Care
Chard
2009.03 - 2010.01
  • Delivered personal and domestic care to clients in their homes
  • Maintained client records and provided companionship

Stay-at-Home Parent

2006.04 - 2009.03

Florist

The Hibiscus Room
Hereford
2004.03 - 2006.04
  • Designed floral displays and maintained shop stock
  • Supported weddings and special events

Barista

The Coffee Cart
Hereford
2002.06 - 2004.03
  • Prepared beverages and served customers
  • Managed stock and service areas

Dispenser and Supervisor

Lloyds Pharmacy
Hereford
1999.09 - 2001.09
  • Supervised dispensary and front-of-house staff
  • Managed prescriptions and stock control
  • Trained in pharmaceutical procedures and dispensing regulations

Education

GCSEs -

Fairfield High School
Hereford, Herefordshire
1999.07 - 1999.07

Level 2 Diploma - Customer Service

Richard Huish College
Taunton, Somerset
2017.01 - 2020.01

Functional Skills Level 1 - Maths

Richard Huish College
United Kingdom
2017.01 - 2017.07

Functional Skills Level 2 - English

Richard Huish College
Taunton, Somerset
2017.01 - 2017.07

GNVQ Level 2 - Dispensing Medicine

GEHE UK
Hereford, Herefordshire
2000.03 - 2020.09

Medicine Counter Assistant Training - Community Pharmacy

Lloyds Pharmacy
Hereford, Herefordshire
1999.09 - 2000.02

Intermediate GNVQ Level 2 - Performing Arts

Herefordshire College of Art and Design
Hereford, Herefordshire
2000.09 - 2001.06

Mandatory Training - Safeguarding and Protection of Adults

Careskills Academy
United Kingdom
2026.01 - 2026.01

Mandatory Training - Moving and Handling

Careskills Academy
United Kingdom
2026.01 - 2026.01

Mandatory Training - First Aid

Careskills Academy
United Kingdom
2026.01 - 2026.01

Mandatory Training - Infection Control

Careskills
United Kingdom
2026.02 - 2026.02

Mandatory Training - Food Hygiene

Careskills Acedemy
United Kingdom
2026.02 - 2026.02

Mandatory Training - Medication Practice

Careskills Academy
United Kingdom
2026.01 - 2026.01

Mandatory Training - Pressure Area Care

Careskills Academy
United Kingdom
2026.02 - 2026.02

Mandatory Training - End of Life Care

Careskills
United Kingdom
2025.12 - 2026.01

Mandatory Training - The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism

Careskills Academy
United Kingdom
2026.02 - 2026.02

Mandatory training - Resuscitation - Level 1

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
2025.05 - 2025.05

Mandatory Training - Health, Safety and Welfare

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
2025.05 - 2025.05

Mandatory Training - Safeguarding Children - Level 1

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
2025.04 - 2025.04

Mandatory Training - Data Security Awareness

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
2025.05 - 2025.05

Mandatory training - Fire Safety

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
2025.05 - 2025.05

Mandatory training - Conflict Resolution

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
2025.04 - 2025.04

Mandatory Training - Preventing Radicalisation - Awareness of Prevent Level 3

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
2025.04 - 2025.04

Mandatory Training - Equality and Diversity and Human Rights

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
2023.06 - 2023.06

Skills

  • Time management
  • Client management
  • Shift leading
  • Customer care
  • Business administration
  • Confidential data management and record accuracy
  • IT systems and digital platforms
  • Customer and patient communication
  • Problem solving and technical troubleshooting
  • Workload prioritisation
  • Data Protection
  • Microsoft Office
  • CRM systems
  • Google Workspace
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Medical terminology
  • Social care
  • Health and safety knowledge
  • First Aid

References

  • Christelle, Willmott, Head of Patient Support, Christelle@doccla.com
  • Alex, Pryde, Manager of Outpatient Appointments, Alex.Pryde@somersetft.nhs.uk

Timeline

Business owner / Micro-Provider

Monument Micro-provider
2026.02 - Current

Mandatory Training - Infection Control

Careskills
2026.02 - 2026.02

Mandatory Training - Food Hygiene

Careskills Acedemy
2026.02 - 2026.02

Mandatory Training - Pressure Area Care

Careskills Academy
2026.02 - 2026.02

Mandatory Training - The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism

Careskills Academy
2026.02 - 2026.02

Mandatory Training - Safeguarding and Protection of Adults

Careskills Academy
2026.01 - 2026.01

Mandatory Training - Moving and Handling

Careskills Academy
2026.01 - 2026.01

Mandatory Training - First Aid

Careskills Academy
2026.01 - 2026.01

Mandatory Training - Medication Practice

Careskills Academy
2026.01 - 2026.01

Mandatory Training - End of Life Care

Careskills
2025.12 - 2026.01

Mandatory training - Resuscitation - Level 1

e-Learning for Healthcare
2025.05 - 2025.05

Mandatory Training - Health, Safety and Welfare

e-Learning for Healthcare
2025.05 - 2025.05

Mandatory Training - Data Security Awareness

e-Learning for Healthcare
2025.05 - 2025.05

Mandatory training - Fire Safety

e-Learning for Healthcare
2025.05 - 2025.05

Mandatory Training - Safeguarding Children - Level 1

e-Learning for Healthcare
2025.04 - 2025.04

Mandatory training - Conflict Resolution

e-Learning for Healthcare
2025.04 - 2025.04

Mandatory Training - Preventing Radicalisation - Awareness of Prevent Level 3

e-Learning for Healthcare
2025.04 - 2025.04

Mandatory Training - Equality and Diversity and Human Rights

e-Learning for Healthcare
2023.06 - 2023.06

Senior Patient Support Agent

Doccla
2023.06 - 2026.01

Outpatient Appointments Administrator

Musgrove Park Hospital
2022.10 - 2023.06

Administrator / Receptionist (Bank Staff)

Musgrove Park Hospital
2020.02 - 2022.10

Level 2 Diploma - Customer Service

Richard Huish College
2017.01 - 2020.01

Functional Skills Level 1 - Maths

Richard Huish College
2017.01 - 2017.07

Functional Skills Level 2 - English

Richard Huish College
2017.01 - 2017.07

Outpatient Appointments Administrator

Musgrove Park Hospital
2017.01 - 2020.02

Self-Employed Beauty Therapist

UrbanChic
2013.05 - 2016.09

Dispenser

Lloyds Pharmacy
2011.03 - 2012.12

Florist

Court Florist
2010.01 - 2011.03

Carer in the Community

Somerset Care
2009.03 - 2010.01

Stay-at-Home Parent

2006.04 - 2009.03

Florist

The Hibiscus Room
2004.03 - 2006.04

Barista

The Coffee Cart
2002.06 - 2004.03

Customer sales assistant

ODEON Cinemas
2001.09 - 2022.06

Intermediate GNVQ Level 2 - Performing Arts

Herefordshire College of Art and Design
2000.09 - 2001.06

GNVQ Level 2 - Dispensing Medicine

GEHE UK
2000.03 - 2020.09

Medicine Counter Assistant Training - Community Pharmacy

Lloyds Pharmacy
1999.09 - 2000.02

Dispenser and Supervisor

Lloyds Pharmacy
1999.09 - 2001.09

GCSEs -

Fairfield High School
1999.07 - 1999.07

Business Owner / Virtual Assistant

Monument Administration Services
- 2026.04
Gemma Lear