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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
- 04.2026
  • 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
02.2026 - 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
06.2023 - 01.2026
  • 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
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • 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
02.2020 - 10.2022
  • 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
09.2001 - 06.2022
  • 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
01.2017 - 02.2020
  • 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
05.2013 - 09.2016
  • 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
03.2011 - 12.2012
  • Dispensed medication and processed prescriptions
  • Maintained controlled drug records and liaised with GP surgeries
  • Completed professional dispensing training

Florist

Court Florist
Honiton
01.2010 - 03.2011
  • Created floral arrangements for events and daily sales
  • Managed customer service and orders

Carer in the Community

Somerset Care
Chard
03.2009 - 01.2010
  • Delivered personal and domestic care to clients in their homes
  • Maintained client records and provided companionship

Stay-at-Home Parent

04.2006 - 03.2009

Florist

The Hibiscus Room
Hereford
03.2004 - 04.2006
  • Designed floral displays and maintained shop stock
  • Supported weddings and special events

Barista

The Coffee Cart
Hereford
06.2002 - 03.2004
  • Prepared beverages and served customers
  • Managed stock and service areas

Dispenser and Supervisor

Lloyds Pharmacy
Hereford
09.1999 - 09.2001
  • 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
07.1999 - 07.1999

Level 2 Diploma - Customer Service

Richard Huish College
Taunton, Somerset
01.2017 - 01.2020

Functional Skills Level 1 - Maths

Richard Huish College
United Kingdom
01.2017 - 07.2017

Functional Skills Level 2 - English

Richard Huish College
Taunton, Somerset
01.2017 - 07.2017

GNVQ Level 2 - Dispensing Medicine

GEHE UK
Hereford, Herefordshire
03.2000 - 09.2020

Medicine Counter Assistant Training - Community Pharmacy

Lloyds Pharmacy
Hereford, Herefordshire
09.1999 - 02.2000

Intermediate GNVQ Level 2 - Performing Arts

Herefordshire College of Art and Design
Hereford, Herefordshire
09.2000 - 06.2001

Mandatory Training - Safeguarding and Protection of Adults

Careskills Academy
United Kingdom
01.2026 - 01.2026

Mandatory Training - Moving and Handling

Careskills Academy
United Kingdom
01.2026 - 01.2026

Mandatory Training - First Aid

Careskills Academy
United Kingdom
01.2026 - 01.2026

Mandatory Training - Infection Control

Careskills
United Kingdom
02.2026 - 02.2026

Mandatory Training - Food Hygiene

Careskills Acedemy
United Kingdom
02.2026 - 02.2026

Mandatory Training - Medication Practice

Careskills Academy
United Kingdom
01.2026 - 01.2026

Mandatory Training - Pressure Area Care

Careskills Academy
United Kingdom
02.2026 - 02.2026

Mandatory Training - End of Life Care

Careskills
United Kingdom
12.2025 - 01.2026

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

Careskills Academy
United Kingdom
02.2026 - 02.2026

Mandatory training - Resuscitation - Level 1

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
05.2025 - 05.2025

Mandatory Training - Health, Safety and Welfare

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
05.2025 - 05.2025

Mandatory Training - Safeguarding Children - Level 1

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
04.2025 - 04.2025

Mandatory Training - Data Security Awareness

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
05.2025 - 05.2025

Mandatory training - Fire Safety

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
05.2025 - 05.2025

Mandatory training - Conflict Resolution

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
04.2025 - 04.2025

Mandatory Training - Preventing Radicalisation - Awareness of Prevent Level 3

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
04.2025 - 04.2025

Mandatory Training - Equality and Diversity and Human Rights

e-Learning for Healthcare
United Kingdom
06.2023 - 06.2023

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
02.2026 - Current

Mandatory Training - Infection Control

Careskills
02.2026 - 02.2026

Mandatory Training - Food Hygiene

Careskills Acedemy
02.2026 - 02.2026

Mandatory Training - Pressure Area Care

Careskills Academy
02.2026 - 02.2026

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

Careskills Academy
02.2026 - 02.2026

Mandatory Training - Safeguarding and Protection of Adults

Careskills Academy
01.2026 - 01.2026

Mandatory Training - Moving and Handling

Careskills Academy
01.2026 - 01.2026

Mandatory Training - First Aid

Careskills Academy
01.2026 - 01.2026

Mandatory Training - Medication Practice

Careskills Academy
01.2026 - 01.2026

Mandatory Training - End of Life Care

Careskills
12.2025 - 01.2026

Mandatory training - Resuscitation - Level 1

e-Learning for Healthcare
05.2025 - 05.2025

Mandatory Training - Health, Safety and Welfare

e-Learning for Healthcare
05.2025 - 05.2025

Mandatory Training - Data Security Awareness

e-Learning for Healthcare
05.2025 - 05.2025

Mandatory training - Fire Safety

e-Learning for Healthcare
05.2025 - 05.2025

Mandatory Training - Safeguarding Children - Level 1

e-Learning for Healthcare
04.2025 - 04.2025

Mandatory training - Conflict Resolution

e-Learning for Healthcare
04.2025 - 04.2025

Mandatory Training - Preventing Radicalisation - Awareness of Prevent Level 3

e-Learning for Healthcare
04.2025 - 04.2025

Mandatory Training - Equality and Diversity and Human Rights

e-Learning for Healthcare
06.2023 - 06.2023

Senior Patient Support Agent

Doccla
06.2023 - 01.2026

Outpatient Appointments Administrator

Musgrove Park Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2023

Administrator / Receptionist (Bank Staff)

Musgrove Park Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2022

Level 2 Diploma - Customer Service

Richard Huish College
01.2017 - 01.2020

Functional Skills Level 1 - Maths

Richard Huish College
01.2017 - 07.2017

Functional Skills Level 2 - English

Richard Huish College
01.2017 - 07.2017

Outpatient Appointments Administrator

Musgrove Park Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2020

Self-Employed Beauty Therapist

UrbanChic
05.2013 - 09.2016

Dispenser

Lloyds Pharmacy
03.2011 - 12.2012

Florist

Court Florist
01.2010 - 03.2011

Carer in the Community

Somerset Care
03.2009 - 01.2010

Stay-at-Home Parent

04.2006 - 03.2009

Florist

The Hibiscus Room
03.2004 - 04.2006

Barista

The Coffee Cart
06.2002 - 03.2004

Customer sales assistant

ODEON Cinemas
09.2001 - 06.2022

Intermediate GNVQ Level 2 - Performing Arts

Herefordshire College of Art and Design
09.2000 - 06.2001

GNVQ Level 2 - Dispensing Medicine

GEHE UK
03.2000 - 09.2020

Medicine Counter Assistant Training - Community Pharmacy

Lloyds Pharmacy
09.1999 - 02.2000

Dispenser and Supervisor

Lloyds Pharmacy
09.1999 - 09.2001

GCSEs -

Fairfield High School
07.1999 - 07.1999

Business Owner / Virtual Assistant

Monument Administration Services
- 04.2026
Gemma Lear