Lucy Ashworth
Education and Healthcare
Colombo,Sri Lanka
Summary
Specialist in medical English instruction and nursing, emphasising interactive teaching and effective student assessment. Proven ability to enhance collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in leveraging e-learning platforms to boost educational outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer English Teacher
SVS School for English
Nugegoda
2025.01 - 2025.07
- Scheduled three two-hour classes daily for 10 to 25 intermediate and advanced students.
- Delivered interactive lessons that fostered student participation and engagement.
- Focused on English grammar and skills development to enhance language proficiency.
- Conducted regular assessments, offering constructive feedback to promote improvement.
- Provided targeted support to struggling students, significantly boosting academic performance.
- Encouraged critical thinking through dynamic assignments and class discussions.
- Supervised school activities to strengthen community engagement and student involvement.
Guest Speaker
University of Colombo - Faculty of Nursing
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2025.04 - 2025.04
- Delivered a live Medical English lecture to undergraduate nursing students focused on international communication and patient interaction.
- Facilitated open discussions, encouraging audience participation.
- Conveyed complex information effectively using visual aids, simplifying complex ideas for better comprehension.
- Utilised experience in clinical nursing for real-world application of theoretical concepts during lessons.
Band 6 Specialist Nurse Practitioner
East Lancashire NHS Hospitals Trust
, United Kingdom
2021.04 - 2024.12
- Coordinated clinics and managed off-duty allocations to optimise operational efficiency.
- Triage of emergency ophthalmic patients ensured timely care delivery.
- Conducted appraisals and contributed to specialist nurse development initiatives.
- Supervised intravitreal injection preceptorship, mentoring student nurses effectively.
- Delivered training sessions on anatomy, physiology, best practices, and role development.
- Participated in recruitment processes to enhance team engagement.
- Promoted high standards of care through additional responsibilities.
- Served as basic life support trainer for individual and group sessions.
Band 7 Team Leader (Secondment)
East Lancashire NHS Hospitals Trust
, United Kingdom
2021.05 - 2021.07
- Managed day-to-day department operations, ensuring effective staff absence monitoring.
- Participated in theatre scheduling meetings, coordinating off-duty coverage across units.
- Contributed to service development and staff recruitment efforts to enhance operational capacity.
- Ensured high standards through successful Nursing Assessment and Performance Framework reviews.
- Developed leadership skills by undertaking dynamic role responsibilities.
- Implemented strategies to elevate team performance and service delivery levels.
- Resolved conflicts to maintain workplace harmony and improve team dynamics.
- Prioritised tasks effectively, optimising workload distribution among team members.
Staff Nurse
East Lancashire NHS Hospitals Trust
, United Kingdom
2019.12 - 2021.04
- Provided specialised care for diverse ophthalmic conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions on admission and discharge through clinical observations.
- Advised patients on medication regimes, cleaning, and post-operative care.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, achieving effective crisis resolution.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care delivery.
- Mentored student nurses and precepted newly qualified nurses for professional growth.
- Ensured meticulous updates of patient records for accuracy.
- Maintained consistent communication with fellow nurses and clinicians to uphold best practices.
Staff Nurse
Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust
, United Kingdom
2015.09 - 2019.12
- Developed extensive skills in wound care management and assessment.
- Created and adapted effective wound care plans, ensuring optimal healing outcomes.
- Independently ran Treatment Room clinics from GP practices to enhance service delivery.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, including blood pressure and conducted ECGs.
- Supervised new staff preceptorship and mentored student nurses, fostering professional growth.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, improving patient satisfaction ratings significantly.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Handled emergency situations with composure, leading to successful resolutions.
Corporate Account Manager
Daisy Communications
, United Kingdom
2007.01 - 2012.01
- Managed high-profile accounts, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
- Audited incoming queries to identify concerns and improve customer service.
- Led junior team members by sharing knowledge and managing performance.
- Collaborated with departments to deliver customised solutions for each account.
- Resolved challenging client situations professionally, aiming for mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Developed detailed reports on account performance for senior management review.
- Cultivated strong relationships with corporate clients to boost satisfaction levels.
- Monitored financial health of accounts and implemented necessary corrective actions.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Pre-Registration Nursing (Adult)
2012.09 - 2015.09
GPA: First
Hybrid Advanced TEFL Diploma - Education
2025.01 - 2025.07
180 hours
60 hour award - Teaching Business English
2025.07 -
60 hour award - Teaching English Online and One-to-One
2025.07 -
Access to Higher Education - Health and Social Care
2012.01 - 2012.12
GPA: Merit
Level 3 Diploma - Customer Service
2011.01 - 2011.12
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Video conferencing tools
- Medical English instruction
- Interactive teaching methods
- Student assessment techniques
- Canva for lesson resources
- E-learning platforms
- Cerner electronic patient record
- Electronic record sharing
- Team supervision
- Staff development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Public speaking skills
- Academic grading proficiency
- Interactive lesson delivery
- Patient communication
- Team management
- Service development
- Mentoring
Custom
- Edward Jenner Leadership Programme, Ongoing
- Managing, motivating and leading teams, Ongoing
- Harnessing the power of clinical and financial collaboration, Ongoing
- Politics, Policy and Financial Challenges, Ongoing
- Student Nurse Education, 12/01/23
- Action Centred Leadership, 11/01/23
- Ear Care Management - UCLAN, 04/01/22
- Appraisal Conversation & Recording, 07/01/21
- Rostering Take Charge & Safe Care, 05/01/21
- Introduction to Leadership Foundations, 03/01/21
- Leading Change, Adding Value, 03/01/21
- Performance Management, 03/01/21
- Basic Life Support - Key Trainers Classroom Sessions, 12/01/20
- Introduction to Quality Improvement, 10/01/20
- Midrasert Link Trainer, 09/01/20
- Intravenous Therapy, 04/01/20
- Dementia Information, 12/01/19
- Diabetic assessment, 04/01/19
- Leg ulcer treatment and assessment, 10/01/15, 03/01/19
- Vaccination and immunisation training, 04/01/16
Affiliations
- Scuba diving
- Fitness
- Travel
- History
- Art
Accomplishments
- Guest Lecturer – Faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo (April 2025)
Invited to deliver a specialist lecture on Medical English and international healthcare communication to undergraduate nursing students. - Honoured Guest – University of Colombo, Faculty of Nursing (May 2025)
Recognised for outstanding contribution to English language development and support for Sri Lankan nursing education. - Delivered Over 600 Hours of English Instruction
Volunteer English teacher at SVS School for English, providing student-focused, grammar and skills-based lessons for intermediate and advanced learners. - Successfully Transitioned from NHS Nurse to Qualified English Language Trainer
Combining healthcare leadership with English teaching to support global learners in achieving career and communication goals. - Developed Bespoke Medical English Curriculum
Created and piloted a tailored curriculum for healthcare professionals preparing for English-speaking roles and exams
Certification
- BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing
University of Central Lancashire – First Class Honours
Registered Nurse (UK) with over 13 years of NHS clinical experience - Level 5 TEFL Advanced Diploma (180 hours)
TEFL Institute of London – Completed July 2025
Qualified to teach General, Business, and Medical English to Beginner through Intermediate learners
Work availability
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References
References available upon request.
Timeline
TEFL Institute London - 60 hour award, Teaching Business English
2025.07 -
TEFL Institute London - 60 hour award, Teaching English Online and One-to-One
2025.07 -
Guest Speaker - University of Colombo - Faculty of Nursing
2025.04 - 2025.04
TEFL Institute London - Hybrid Advanced TEFL Diploma, Education
2025.01 - 2025.07
Volunteer English Teacher - SVS School for English
2025.01 - 2025.07
Band 7 Team Leader (Secondment) - East Lancashire NHS Hospitals Trust
2021.05 - 2021.07
Band 6 Specialist Nurse Practitioner - East Lancashire NHS Hospitals Trust
2021.04 - 2024.12
Staff Nurse - East Lancashire NHS Hospitals Trust
2019.12 - 2021.04
Staff Nurse - Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust
2015.09 - 2019.12
University of Central Lancashire - BSc (Hons), Pre-Registration Nursing (Adult)
2012.09 - 2015.09
Burnley College - Access to Higher Education, Health and Social Care
2012.01 - 2012.12
EDI Qualifications - Level 3 Diploma, Customer Service
2011.01 - 2011.12
Corporate Account Manager - Daisy Communications
2007.01 - 2012.01