Liberty Herdman-Smith
Perth
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Supervisor
Constellation Agency
10.2021 - 12.2025
- Delivered high quality, client-centred service in fast-paced environments.
- Communicated clearly and respectfully with clients and colleagues, building rapport and managing challenging situations effectively.
- Worked across various venues, adapting quickly to different workflows and protocols.
- Supervised and supported team members during training to provide clear guidance on workplace standards and ensure a safe delivery of service.
- Responsible for completing frequent stock checks.
Physician Associate Student
University of Hertfordshire
09.2023 - 09.2025
- A qualified Physician Associate whom successfully passed the UK National Exams to validate clinical competence.
- Completed 2,000 hours of clinical placement, gaining experience in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic care in General Practice, inpatient wards, and outpatient environments, including home visits.
- Documented patient notes, performed physical examinations (e.g., cardiovascular, abdominal), and performed clinical procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, IV cannulation skin swabs, urine dipstick, drawing up and administering medications IM or SC) with result interpretation.
- Conducted medical assessments including otoscopy, audiometry, fundoscopy, spirometry.
- Gained knowledge of different types of imaging procedures including chest and abdominal X-rays, CT and MRI scans.
- Demonstrated patient-centred communication with adaptive approaches among diverse age groups and individuals with a language barrier, cognitive impairment, and hearing or speech difficulties.
- Worked collaboratively within the multidisciplinary healthcare team to prioritise and complete tasks efficiently and within required timeframes.
- Identified and reported risks, incidents, or concerns involving patients or staff and escalation appropriately.
- Demonstrated awareness of safeguarding responsibilities when working with children.
- UK
Response Volunteer
Northampton General Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients acting as a trusted point of contact for patients, listening to their feelings of isolation during the challenging period of COVID-19.
- Supported patients during meal times by assisting with eating.
- Participated in ward activities with patients, creating a positive and engaging environment that promoted emotional well-being and a sense of normality and community on the ward.
- UK
Shadowing Experience
Milton Keynes University Hospital
08.2024
- Completed a 2-week clinical shadowing experience in a high-volume cardiac catheter laboratory, observing pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation, coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent insertion.
- Participated in patient discussions, gaining insight into indications, mechanisms of action, post-procedure monitoring, and comparative benefits and limitations of different cardiac devices and manufactures.
- Observed and assisted in the interpretation of ECG tracings, blood pressure readings and oxygen saturation monitoring pre- and post-procedure.
- Developed a strong understanding of aseptic technique, radiation safety, and infection-control protocols essential to maintaining a sterile laboratory environment.
- Observed post-procedure patient assessment including monitoring vital signs and assessing patient stability in the immediate recovery phase.
- Gained exposure to contrast X-rays, transthoracic, transoesophageal and exercise-induced echocardiography to assess cardiac function.
- UK
Education
MSc - Physician Associate Studies
University of Hertfordshire
UK09.2025
A levels - Biology, Geography, Mathematics
Ousedale School
Newport Pagnell, UK07.2019
GCSE’s -
Ousedale School
Newport Pagnell, UK07.2017
BSc - Biomedical Science
University of Sheffield
UK04.2023
Skills
- Patient care and support
- Clinical experience
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability
- Report presentation
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Technical skills
Accomplishments
- Hold a full UK driving licence without any points or disqualifications.
- Successfully completed the UK national exams in September 2025, demonstrating my competence to practice as a Physician Associate in the UK.
- Won employee of the month in September 2025 with Constellation Agency due to excellent customer service.
Timeline
Shadowing Experience
Milton Keynes University Hospital
08.2024
Physician Associate Student
University of Hertfordshire
09.2023 - 09.2025
Bar Supervisor
Constellation Agency
10.2021 - 12.2025
Response Volunteer
Northampton General Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2022
MSc - Physician Associate Studies
University of Hertfordshire
A levels - Biology, Geography, Mathematics
Ousedale School
GCSE’s -
Ousedale School
BSc - Biomedical Science
University of Sheffield