KENNETH ETUK
Salford,GREATER MANCHESTER
Summary
I am an experienced and highly capable medical doctor with substantial NHS experience across Accident & Emergency and general and Respiratory Medicine, delivering high-quality care in busy acute hospital settings.
I demonstrates advanced clinical judgment in the rapid assessment, stabilisation, and management of critically ill patients, including complex respiratory and medical emergencies.
I am proficient in interpreting advanced investigations, leading initial resuscitation, and performing key procedures, with a strong track record of safe escalation and effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
Recognised for professionalism, reliability, and commitment to patient safety, clinical governance, and continuous professional development, and now seeking senior medical officer opportunities within the Australian healthcare system.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Junior Clinical Fellow
Manchester Foundation Trust
, Manchester
08.2025 - Current
- Assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, Cystic Fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, and respiratory failure.
- Management of acute admissions presenting with breathlessness, hypoxia, chest infection, and respiratory exacerbations.
- Daily ward rounds, formulation of management plans, and regular patient review under consultant supervision.
- Interpretation of chest X-rays, CT scans, arterial blood gases, spirometry, and blood results.
- Prescribing and titration of oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, steroids, antibiotics, anticoagulation, and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) under protocol.
- Performance and supervision of pleural procedures where appropriate (e.g. thoracentesis, chest drain insertion) in line with competency level.
- Participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, including respiratory, radiology, physiotherapy, and palliative care teams.
- Escalation of care for deteriorating patients, including referral to HDU/ICU when indicated.
- Involvement in end-of-life care planning, ceilings of care discussions, and DNACPR decisions under senior guidance.
- Effective communication with patients and families, including explanation of diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognosis.
- Accurate clinical documentation, discharge summaries, and handover of care.
- Contribution to clinical governance, audits, teaching of junior staff and medical students, and continuous professional development.
- Adherence to NICE guidelines, local trust protocols, infection prevention, and patient safety standards
Junior Clinical Fellow, A&E
Manchester Foundation Trust
Wythenshawe
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Rapid assessment, triage, and management of patients presenting with acute illness, trauma, and medical or surgical emergencies across all age groups.
- Initial stabilisation of critically unwell patients using the ABCDE approach, with early recognition of clinical deterioration.
- Management of medical emergencies including sepsis, acute coronary syndromes, stroke, asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetic emergencies, and acute kidney injury.
- Assessment and initial management of trauma patients, including head injuries, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and polytrauma, in line with ATLS principles.
- Interpretation of ECGs, arterial blood gases, laboratory results, and radiological imaging (X-ray, CT) to support timely clinical decision-making.
- Performance of common emergency procedures, including venepuncture, cannulation, ABG sampling, wound care, urinary catheterisation, and basic airway management.
- Prescribing and administration of emergency medications, including analgesia, antibiotics, anticoagulants, IV fluids, insulin, bronchodilators, and oxygen therapy.
- Initiation of resuscitation measures and active participation in cardiac arrest and peri-arrest situations.
- Safe and timely escalation of care to senior clinicians and referral to specialty teams, HDU, or ICU when indicated.
- Clear communication with patients and relatives, including explanation of diagnoses, treatment plans, and management decisions.
- Accurate clinical documentation, handover, and completion of discharge summaries.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals, and specialty services.
- Assessment and management of patients presenting with mental health crises, intoxication, overdose, and safeguarding concerns, in line with local policies.
- Participation in clinical governance activities, including audit, teaching, and quality improvement.
- Adherence to infection prevention and control, patient safety standards, and local emergency department protocols.
Resident Doctor
Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Ensure initial assessment and management of emergency medical, surgical, and trauma cases
- Assess patients' needs through history taking, examination, investigation, and treatment with minimal or no support from seniors before inviting various specialties for a review. Cases seen include severe acute asthma, acute coronary syndrome, diabetic emergencies, burns, seizures, acute abdomen, various degrees of trauma, etc.
- First on-call in Fever Clinic where I am responsible for triaging patients based on symptoms highly suspicious of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. I performed Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) as well as other laboratory investigations and initiate treatment and escalate to my registrars and consultants when necessary
- Provide inpatient and outpatient medical care to patients according to hospital protocols and national standards.
- Thar General Hospital
Resident Doctor
Ministry of Health, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria
Essien Udim, Nigeria
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Triage of patients according to the severity of their medical condition.
- I resuscitate and stabilize patients with serious and life-threatening cases
- History taking, examination and review the investigation report with members of the team and initiate the initial management plan.
- I attended to multiple trauma cases from road traffic accidents, providing initial care and support
- Cottage Hospital, Essien Udim
Resident Doctor
St Lukes Hospital
Anua, Akwa Ibom state
01.2018 - 10.2019
- I attend to emergency medical, surgical and paediatric cases which entail identifying acutely unwell patients, resuscitation, taking a quick relevant history, performing the relevant examination, requesting relevant investigations, making a diagnosis, drafting a treatment plan, quick workup for emergency surgeries, and escalating to senior team members.
- Patient monitoring and management:
- Participate in ward rounds for in-patients to monitor the progress of patients
- Identify problems and implementation of plans to solve patient's problems
- Anua, Akwa Ibom state
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State, NigeriaSkills
- Rapid assessment and stabilisation of acutely unwell patients using the ABCDE approach
- Early recognition and escalation of clinical deterioration
- Management of medical emergencies including sepsis, acute coronary syndromes, stroke, anaphylaxis, DKA, and AKI
- Initial assessment and management of trauma patients
- Participation in cardiac arrest and peri-arrest situations
- Triage and prioritisation in high-pressure emergency settings
- Assessment and management of acute and chronic respiratory conditions (asthma, COPD, pneumonia, PE, ILD, respiratory failure)
- Interpretation of chest X-rays, CT imaging, and arterial blood gases
- Prescribing and titration of oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, antibiotics, and anticoagulation
- Initiation and monitoring of non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP) under protocol
- Management of acute hypoxia and type 1 & type 2 respiratory failure
- Contribution to end-of-life and ceiling-of-care discussions under senior supervision
- Comprehensive history taking and physical examination
- Formulation of differential diagnoses and evidence-based management plans
- Interpretation of ECGs, laboratory investigations, and imaging
Acute & Emergency Care
- Safe prescribing and medication review
- Application of clinical guidelines and local protocols
- Venepuncture and peripheral cannulation (including ultrasound-guided)
- Arterial blood gas sampling
- ECG acquisition and interpretation
- Urinary catheterisation (male and female)
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Basic airway management and oxygen delivery
- Ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca block
- Wound care and suturing (where applicable)
- Clear and compassionate communication with patients and relatives
- Effective multidisciplinary team working
- Accurate documentation, handover, and discharge planning
- Awareness of clinical governance, patient safety, and incident reporting
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and ethical practice
- Commitment to continuous professional development
References
References available upon request.
COURSES
I have attended series of course to help improve my skills and knowledge hence adding value to patient care
- Advanced life support
- Advanced Paediatric life support
- Core Ultrasound Course
- 4) ECG interpretation
- 5) Leadership Management in Health
Leadership Experience
International Medical Graduate (IMG) lead, Wythenshawe Hospital- Aug 2025 - to date
Timeline
Junior Clinical Fellow
Manchester Foundation Trust
08.2025 - Current
Junior Clinical Fellow, A&E
Manchester Foundation Trust
08.2023 - 08.2025
Resident Doctor
Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
11.2021 - 07.2023
Resident Doctor
Ministry of Health, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria
11.2019 - 10.2021
Resident Doctor
St Lukes Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Port Harcourt