Joseph Ingram
Newcastle upon Tyne,Tyne And Wear
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in patient dignity preservation and healthcare software proficiency. Skilled in blood pressure measurement and maintaining high ethical standards, with a strong understanding of NHS policies. Proficient in communicating with sensory-impaired patients and adept at adapting to diverse patient needs, including personal hygiene maintenance assistance. Experienced in handling distressed patients and multitasking under pressure, aiming to enhance patient care through compassionate service. I am a competent phlebotomist and have been using this skill for almost 4 years.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Healthcare Assistant
Saville Medical Group
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
2025.12 - Current
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies of the surgery, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Demonstrated excellent manual dexterity when performing delicate procedures such as drawing blood or inserting intravenous lines into patients' veins.
Healthcare Assistant
NHS NUTH
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
2022.03 - 2025.03
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
Education
GCSEs - Mathematics
Kenton School
Newcastle Upon Tyne 2015.03 - 2020.03
GCSEs - English
Kenton School
Newcastle Upon Tyne 2015.03 - 2020.03
GCSEs - Science
Kenton School
Newcastle Upon Tyne 2015.03 - 2020.03
NVQ Level 3 - Health And Social
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2020.03 - 2022.03
Foundation Degree in Science - N/A - Left Studies Early
University Of Sunderland
Sunderland 2025.03 - 2025.12
Skills
- Patient dignity preservation
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Blood pressure measurement
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- Sensory impairment communication
- Adapting to patient needs
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Handling distressed patients
- Multitasking under pressure
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Saville Medical Group
2025.12 - Current
Foundation Degree in Science - N/A - Left Studies Early
University Of Sunderland
2025.03 - 2025.12
Healthcare Assistant
NHS NUTH
2022.03 - 2025.03
NVQ Level 3 - Health And Social
Newcastle College
2020.03 - 2022.03
GCSEs - Mathematics
Kenton School
2015.03 - 2020.03
GCSEs - English
Kenton School
2015.03 - 2020.03
GCSEs - Science
Kenton School
2015.03 - 2020.03