Laura Natalie Seymour
Luton,Bedfordshire
Summary
Dedicated GP with excellent communication skills and expertise in end-of-life care for nursing home residents and patients with cancer; focusing on compassionate caregiving to all patients. Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician proficient in preventative medicine techniques using Lifestyle Medicine principles and behaviour change techniques. Adept at triage and prioritisation through frequent on-call doctor sessions dealing with high volumes of AccuRx enquiries. Passionate about child and adult safeguarding and familiar with escalation protocols. Skilled in mental health assessments in adults and children, with a special interest in young people's mental health. Up-to-date with basic life support and paediatric resuscitation, and other statutory and mandatory training. Experienced with EMIS Web and Docman systems, with meticulous record keeping. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while continuously enhancing medical knowledge and skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
GP
The Well Centre
Wandsworth
2023.01 - 2026.03
- I do one session per week with this service in Wandsworth supporting young people with mental health problems.
- I attend a weekly MDT to discuss cases and learn from others in the team, including a psychotherapist and several psychologists.
- I have a passion for bringing hope and healing to young people during adolescence, which can be a difficult time.
Salaried GP
Balham Park Surgery
Wandsworth, London
2019.08 - 2026.01
- Oversaw patient care as a salaried GP, conducting seven sessions weekly, including one session at a local nursing home.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team services to ensure holistic patient care provision, including Royal Trinity Hospice and District Nurses.
- Carried out home visits when needed, providing essential primary care support in the community setting.
- Implemented preventive healthcare measures for improved community health, taking a Lifestyle Medicine approach as often as possible.
- Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories, providing exceptional and individualised care.
- Liaised with families in assessing patient care needs and received very positive feedback and compliments for my service.
- Signposted nutrition and health advice for improved disease prevention in accordance with Lifestyle Medicine principles.
GPVTS
St George's, London, VTS
London
2016.08 - 2019.07
- GPST3 – Balham Park Surgery
- GPST2 – Springfield Hospital, Ward 2
- GPST2 – St George's Hospital A&E
- GPST1 – St George's Hospital Elderly Medicine & Dermatology
- GPST1 – Macmillan Way Practice (Grafton Medical Partners)
- Summary: My GPVTS hospital rotations have provided me with a broad range of experience and equipped me to diagnose and treat common general and acute medical presentations, chronic and acute psychiatric illnesses, dermatological issues in both adults and children, and pathology relating to the elderly population. My GP rotations have cemented my knowledge and honed my communication and diagnostic skills.
Foundation Year 2
York Hospital
York
2015.08 - 2016.08
- Rotation 3 – Oncology / Haematology
- Rotation 2 – General Practice (My Health, Strensall, York)
- Rotation 1 – Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Summary: My F2 year was particularly enjoyable and challenging, and in particular brought out in me a compassion for those suffering with cancer and terminal illness. I excelled in my GP rotation and was encouraged to pursue it as a career.
Foundation Year 1
Scarborough Hospital
Scarborough
2014.08 - 2015.08
- Rotation 3 – General Surgery
- Rotation 2 – Elderly Medicine
- Rotation 1 – Elderly Psychiatry
- Summary: My F1 year was focussed on a lot of elderly medicine, and in this respect I grew to love the complexity and challenges that come with looking after this patient population.
Clinical trial assistant
Synexus Midlands Clinic
Birmingham
2007.05 - 2008.07
- I worked in the laboratory of this clinic research company, and was able to shadow doctors during clinical trials. This experience gave me an insight into medicine and helped to cement my passion for the profession.
Administrator
The Highways Agency
Birmingham
2006.08 - 2007.05
- I worked as an Administrator, which gave me office experience and time to think about my career as I found myself at a crossroads in my life after completing my English degree and law conversion course.
- I learned the importance of keeping on top of administrative tasks and dealing with enquiries efficiently and professionally.
Education
Diploma - Lifestyle Medicine – Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician
IBLM / British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
2021.06 - 2021.12
MRCGP - General Practice
Royal College of General Practitioners
2016.08 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Pre-Med
University of Sheffield
2008.09 - 2014.05
Graduate Diploma - Law
College of Law, Birmingham
Birmingham 2005.09 - 2006.06
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature (International Study Exchange Programme)
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada 2003.09 - 2004.06
BA - English with International Study
University of Birmingham
2001.09 - 2005.06
Skills
- End-of-life care sensitivity
- Compassionate and empathetic GP
- Preventative medicine techniques using LM principles
- Triage and prioritisation through frequent on-call doctor sessions
- Child and adult safeguarding proficiency
- Mental health awareness; particularly through The Well Centre
- Basic life support and paediatric resuscitation proficiency
- EMIS Web and Docman proficiency
- Up-to-date with Statutory and Mandatory training
Certification
- GMC 7456841
- BA (Hons)
- Graduate Diploma in Law
- MBChB
- MRCGP
- Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
Advanced skier - frequent trips to the Port du Soleil region of the French Alps.
Jogging / running - including charity runs up to 10K.
Tennis - regular player since childhood.
Theatre - LAMDA Grade 8 during 6th Form and regular trips to local shows.
Foreign travel - Europe, India, Israel, Rwanda, Kenya, Australia, Canada and South Africa.
Reading - I have an ongoing love of literature and poetry.
Faith - practising Coptic Orthodox Christian.
Presentations / Publications
- ‘An amazing opportunity' from Nucleus – Winter 2012, Issue 43.1.
- I was published in this Christian Medical Fellowship magazine talking about a trip to Kenya and Rwanda during medical school.
CPD
- Appraisal with South West London, Dr Nerida Burnie, next due in December 2026.
- Revalidation completed in 2024.
- Regular attendance at BSLM conferences and Red Whale GP update courses
- Subscription to 14 Fish, NB Medical and GP Notebook.
Registrations
- GMC 7456841
Memberships
- RCGP
- British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
- MDDUS
- 14 Fish
- Christian Medical Fellowship
Timeline
GP
The Well Centre
2023.01 - 2026.03
Diploma - Lifestyle Medicine – Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician
IBLM / British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
2021.06 - 2021.12
Salaried GP
Balham Park Surgery
2019.08 - 2026.01
MRCGP - General Practice
Royal College of General Practitioners
2016.08 - 2019.07
GPVTS
St George's, London, VTS
2016.08 - 2019.07
Foundation Year 2
York Hospital
2015.08 - 2016.08
Foundation Year 1
Scarborough Hospital
2014.08 - 2015.08
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Pre-Med
University of Sheffield
2008.09 - 2014.05
Clinical trial assistant
Synexus Midlands Clinic
2007.05 - 2008.07
Administrator
The Highways Agency
2006.08 - 2007.05
Graduate Diploma - Law
College of Law, Birmingham
2005.09 - 2006.06
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature (International Study Exchange Programme)
University of Toronto
2003.09 - 2004.06
BA - English with International Study
University of Birmingham
2001.09 - 2005.06