IZABEL FLOOD
Eastbourne,East Sussex
Summary
Biomedical Science graduate with a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences and a completed IBMS Registration Training Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry, following a one-year clinical laboratory placement within East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Currently awaiting portfolio verification as part of the route towards HCPC registration. Practical experience within an NHS Clinical Biochemistry laboratory, including specimen handling and processing, routine investigations, quality control, EQA, calibration, analyser troubleshooting and laboratory quality systems. Experienced in working in accordance with ISO 15189:2022, laboratory SOPs, patient confidentiality, sample traceability and health and safety requirements. Reliable and methodical, with strong communication and teamwork skills and the ability to prioritise workload accurately in a busy clinical laboratory environment. Keen to develop a career as a Biomedical Scientist and continue building technical and professional expertise.
Overview
3
3
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employed Director / Aesthetic Practitioner
Dermal Enhance
Eastbourne, East Sussex
01.2019 - Current
- Manage an independent business with responsibility for client care, administration, documentation and day-to-day operations.
- Conduct detailed consultations and obtain informed consent before treatments.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records, treatment documentation and stock records.
- Work in accordance with professional, safety and hygiene requirements.
- Maintain continuing professional development and update knowledge of relevant practices.
- Developed strong communication, organisation, time-management and independent decision-making skills.
Clinical Biochemistry IBMS Registration Training Placement
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust- Conquest
Hastings, East Sussex
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Completed a one-year clinical laboratory placement as part of the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Successfully completed the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio and am currently awaiting verification as part of the route towards HCPC registration.
- Gained practical experience within an NHS Clinical Biochemistry laboratory, working in accordance with laboratory SOPs, ISO 15189:2022 requirements and quality standards.
- Performed and supported routine investigations including faecal immunochemical testing (FIT), serum and urine osmolality, and spectrophotometry relating to xanthochromia investigations.
- Developed practical experience using Roche Cobas 5000/6000/8000 analysers, HM-JACKarc FIT analyser, Osmo1 and Osmo3320 osmometers, and UVIKON XS spectrophotometer.
- Followed procedures for specimen identification, acceptance, handling, preparation, processing, storage and traceability, with a strong focus on patient safety and accurate results.
- Performed routine quality control and developed experience in QC interpretation, Westgard rules, calibration, quality assurance and investigation of QC failures.
- Gained experience with external quality assessment, including UK NEQAS and RIQAS, and understood the importance of monitoring analytical performance.
- Participated in troubleshooting analyser and sample-processing issues, including FIT prozone errors, barcode errors and rack export sensor faults, escalating issues appropriately when required.
- Followed laboratory procedures for non-conformities, documentation, escalation and corrective action.
- Completed portfolio evidence covering professional practice, quality management, standard investigations and research and evidence-based practice.
- Completed an evidence-based practice assignment incorporating ISO 15189, the WHO Laboratory Quality Management Systems Handbook and UK NEQAS principles.
- Completed a spectrophotometer audit relating to xanthochromia, applying scientific and laboratory quality principles to an area of practice.
- Worked alongside Biomedical Scientists and other healthcare professionals while maintaining confidentiality, professional standards, accurate documentation and effective communication.
- Prioritised workload and maintained accuracy and attention to detail while working in a busy clinical laboratory environment.
First Aid Volunteer
St John Ambulance
Brighton, East Sussex
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided first-aid support at public events and assessed individuals presenting with injuries or illness.
- Took and recorded vital signs and observations where appropriate.
- Recognised when further medical assessment or emergency assistance was required.
- Completed incident documentation accurately and maintained confidentiality.
- Worked effectively within a team during busy and potentially challenging situations.
Cruise Consultant
Cruise Village
Remote
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided professional customer service and advised customers on worldwide river and ocean cruise holidays.
- Managed customer enquiries, quotations and bookings accurately.
- Worked independently while maintaining high customer-service standards and meeting business targets.
- Developed strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Sciences
University of Brighton
07-2024
Access to HE - Medical Sciences
East Sussex College
Eastbourne07-2020
Skills
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT)
- Serum and urine osmolality
- Spectrophotometry
- Routine specimen processing
- Laboratory workflow
- Sample identification
- Sample handling
- Sample traceability
- Roche Cobas 5000
- Roche Cobas 6000
- Roche Cobas 8000
- HM-JACKarc FIT analyser
- Osmo1 osmometer
- Osmo3320 osmometer
- UVIKON XS spectrophotometer
- ISO 15189:2022
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Westgard rules
- EQA
- Calibration
- Analytical performance monitoring
- Non-conformity awareness
- Laboratory SOPs
- Patient confidentiality
- Laboratory safety
- Accurate documentation
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting
- Accurate working
- Methodical working
- Prioritisation
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Scientific investigation
- Evidence-based practice
- Professional accountability
- Laboratory procedures
Languages
Italian
Elementary
A2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Portuguese
Advanced
C1
Custom
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Clinical Biochemistry, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2025-01-01, 2026-01-01, Completed a one-year clinical laboratory placement as part of the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry., Successfully completed the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio and am currently awaiting verification as part of the route towards HCPC registration., Gained practical experience within an NHS Clinical Biochemistry laboratory, working in accordance with laboratory SOPs, ISO 15189:2022 requirements and quality standards., Performed and supported routine investigations including faecal immunochemical testing (FIT), serum and urine osmolality, and spectrophotometry relating to xanthochromia investigations., Developed practical experience using Roche Cobas 5000/6000/8000 analysers, HM-JACKarc FIT analyser, Osmo1 and Osmo3320 osmometers, and UVIKON XS spectrophotometer., Followed procedures for specimen identification, acceptance, handling, preparation, processing, storage and traceability, with a strong focus on patient safety and accurate results., Performed routine quality control and developed experience in QC interpretation, Westgard rules, calibration, quality assurance and investigation of QC failures., Gained experience with external quality assessment, including UK NEQAS and RIQAS, and understood the importance of monitoring analytical performance., Participated in troubleshooting analyser and sample-processing issues, including FIT prozone errors, barcode errors and rack export sensor faults, escalating issues appropriately when required., Followed laboratory procedures for non-conformities, documentation, escalation and corrective action., Completed portfolio evidence covering professional practice, quality management, standard investigations and research and evidence-based practice., Completed an evidence-based practice assignment incorporating ISO 15189, the WHO Laboratory Quality Management Systems Handbook and UK NEQAS principles., Completed a spectrophotometer audit relating to xanthochromia, applying scientific and laboratory quality principles to an area of practice., Worked alongside Biomedical Scientists and other healthcare professionals while maintaining confidentiality, professional standards, accurate documentation and effective communication., Prioritised workload and maintained accuracy and attention to detail while working in a busy clinical laboratory environment.
Hobbies and interests
- I enjoy keeping active through regular gym sessions and have a strong interest in art and culture, particularly Impressionist art and visiting galleries. I enjoy gardening and travelling extensively and cooking
Timeline
Clinical Biochemistry IBMS Registration Training Placement
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust- Conquest
01.2025 - 01.2026
First Aid Volunteer
St John Ambulance
10.2019 - 06.2020
Self-employed Director / Aesthetic Practitioner
Dermal Enhance
01.2019 - Current
Cruise Consultant
Cruise Village
01.2017 - 08.2019
BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Sciences
University of Brighton
Access to HE - Medical Sciences
East Sussex College