Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
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MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE (RESEARCH/QIP /QIA/AUDITS)
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Leenah ElMusharaf

Durham,Durham

Summary

Full GMC Registration (No. 7337767)
MRCGP (expected August 2026)
Royal College of General Practitioners, UK

Professional Profile

Committed GP ST3 with a strong interest in delivering high-quality, holistic, patient-centred care. Training has provided a solid foundation in clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice, alongside a good understanding of local population health needs and referral pathways. Able to deliver safe, effective, and context-appropriate care within a busy general practice setting.
Particularly motivated by the breadth and continuity of general practice, with an interest in managing clinical uncertainty and applying critical thinking to complex presentations. Values building meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds. Confident in managing both acute and chronic conditions, with a clear appreciation of continuity, preventative care, and shared decision-making.
Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams and values a supportive environment that encourages collaboration, mentorship, and reflective learning. Recognised as reliable, organised, and adaptable, with a consistent focus on contributing positively to team functioning and patient outcomes.
Keen to join a forward-thinking practice to continue clinical development, contribute to service delivery, and provide compassionate, patient-focused care to the local community.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

ST3- General Practice

Claypath Medical Practice
Durham, Durham
2025.02 - Current
  • Manage a broad range of patient presentations across all age groups within a primary care setting.
  • Confident in utilising local referral pathways and liaising effectively with community and multidisciplinary services.
  • Undertake chronic disease management reviews and home visits, supporting continuity of care.
  • Regularly perform Duty Doctor sessions, assessing and managing urgent and same-day presentations.
  • Experienced in using SystmOne for clinical documentation, prescribing, and patient management.
  • Involved in quality improvement (QI) projects and practice-based initiatives.
  • Act as a flexible and reliable team member, contributing to clinical meetings, daily workflow, and service development.

ST2-2 – Psychiatry

Tees, ESK and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust
Durham, Durham
2024.08 - 2025.02

• Performed comprehensive mental state examinations and detailed psychiatric histories to inform clinical decision-making.
• Conducted risk assessments, including suicide risk evaluation, and developed differential diagnoses.
• Worked with the Access Team on patient triage, initial assessments, and care planning in community mental health.
• Participated in ADHD and autism assessments and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ran supervised outpatient clinics, reviewing patients and supporting ongoing management.
• Delivered community-based care, including emergency home visits and crisis assessments.
• Undertook psychiatry on-call duties, managing acute mental health presentations.

ST2-1 Obstetrics & Gynaecology

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Durham, Durham
2024.02 - 2024.08

• Managed antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal presentations, including assessment and triage across all stages of pregnancy.
• Provided contraceptive counselling and contributed to the management of early pregnancy presentations and gynaecological emergencies.
• Led antenatal and gynaecology clinics under supervision, assessing patients and contributing to ongoing management plans.
• Performed pregnancy assessments in early pregnancy units and conducted speculum examinations as part of comprehensive clinical evaluation.

ST1-2 GP Registrar

Wingate Medical Practice
Durham, Durham
2023.08 - 2024.02
  • Developed foundational skills in primary care, managing routine presentations and contributing to chronic disease reviews under supervision.
  • Gained experience in consultation skills, preventative health, and working within the primary care team.
  • Participated in clinical meetings and observed local referral pathways, building early familiarity with community-based care.

ST1-1 -Paediatrics

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Durham, Durham
2023.02 - 2023.08

• Assessed paediatric patients in acute settings, taking structured histories from children and families to inform holistic, community-focused management.
• Recognised red flags and safeguarding concerns, initiating appropriate escalation while applying safety-netting and clear parental advice.
• Applied clinical frameworks (e.g. paediatric traffic light system) to support risk stratification and safe decision-making, including admission vs community management.
• Performed newborn (NIPE) and infant assessments, identifying abnormalities and contributing to appropriate follow-up and referral pathways.
• Developed strong communication skills with children and parents, including reassurance, education, and age-appropriate consultation techniques.

Senior house officer

HOLT Doctors -Manchester Hospitals
Manchester, Manchester
2016.08 - 2023.02


• Broad NHS locum experience across Acute Medicine and General Practice, managing undifferentiated presentations with a holistic, patient-centred approach.
• Assessed and managed acute and chronic conditions, using clinical judgement to risk stratify, safety-net, and determine admission vs community care.
• Led clinical assessments and patient reviews, formulating management plans with clear documentation and communication.
• Coordinated safe discharges and follow-up, demonstrating strong understanding of community pathways and continuity of care.
• Worked effectively within multidisciplinary teams, prioritising workload and maintaining efficiency in high-pressure settings.

F2 (AcuteMedicine ,Endocrine, Psychiatry, Surgery)

Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow, Essex
2015.02 - 2016.08

• Delivered comprehensive clinical assessments, including admission clerking, formulation of management plans, and case presentations during consultant-led ward rounds across Acute Medicine, Endocrinology, Psychiatry, and Surgery.
• Managed acutely unwell patients during on-call shifts, assessing deteriorating patients, initiating urgent management, and escalating care appropriately.
• Performed and interpreted core clinical investigations (e.g. ABGs, ECGs) and contributed to perioperative and acute medical care.
• Actively contributed to multidisciplinary team discussions, ward rounds, and case-based learning, supporting clinical decision-making and reflective practice across specialties.

House Officer

Medical Intern
Riyadh , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2013.02 - 2014.01

(General Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Accident and Emergency Medicine and General Surgery)

• Completed a broad-based internship across General Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Emergency Medicine, and General Surgery, developing a strong foundation in managing diverse and undifferentiated presentations.
• Assessed and managed acutely unwell patients in emergency and ward settings, initiating treatment, recognising deterioration, and escalating care appropriately.
• Performed admission clerking, clinical reviews, and procedural skills, contributing to safe patient management and continuity of care.
• Participated in on-call rotas, gaining experience in acute care, prioritisation, and decision-making in high-pressure environments.
• Worked within multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, patient-centred care, with a focus on communication, safety-netting, and appropriate follow-up

Education

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) -

University of Medical Sciences And Technology
Khartoum
2012

IGCSE

MANARAT AL RIYADH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Riyadh
2007

Skills

  • Clear communicator
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Enthusiastic problem-solver
  • Excellent diagnostic abilities
  • Leadership
  • Dynamic team player

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (Re-certification) – current
  • Safeguarding Adults Level 3 – up to date
  • Safeguarding Children Level 3 – up to date
  • Mandatory NHS training completed, including infection control and information governance

Planned / Upcoming Courses

  • Minor Surgery Course
  • SCOPE Course

Affiliations

  • Travel and cultural awareness

Languages

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Turkish
Intermediate
French
Beginner

References

References available upon request.

MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE (RESEARCH/QIP /QIA/AUDITS)

DVT Pathway Improvement Project (2023)
• Improved DVT proforma completion and reduced missed follow-up scans, enhancing patient safety and workflow efficiency.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum Guideline Update (RCOG, 2024)
• Updated local guidelines in line with RCOG standards to support consistent, evidence-based care.

Bladder Cancer QIA – 2WW Referrals (2025)
• Audited 5-year cases (n=19) against NICE NG12, identifying improvements in referral timeliness and early cancer detection.

PCN Directory Update Project (2026)
• Led redesign of PCN directory aligned with triage system; improved staff awareness of services and referral pathways.

Timeline

ST3- General Practice

Claypath Medical Practice
2025.02 - Current

ST2-2 – Psychiatry

Tees, ESK and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust
2024.08 - 2025.02

ST2-1 Obstetrics & Gynaecology

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
2024.02 - 2024.08

ST1-2 GP Registrar

Wingate Medical Practice
2023.08 - 2024.02

ST1-1 -Paediatrics

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
2023.02 - 2023.08

Senior house officer

HOLT Doctors -Manchester Hospitals
2016.08 - 2023.02

F2 (AcuteMedicine ,Endocrine, Psychiatry, Surgery)

Princess Alexandra Hospital
2015.02 - 2016.08

House Officer

Medical Intern
2013.02 - 2014.01

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) -

University of Medical Sciences And Technology

IGCSE

MANARAT AL RIYADH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Leenah ElMusharaf