Margaritis Drosakis
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Assistant Psychologist with post-graduate NHS experience delivering psychologically informed interventions within primary, secondary and outpatient care services. Competent in conducting structured assessments, contributing to formulations, facilitating skills-based groups and supporting service users with trauma-related difficulties. Strong understanding of DBT and CBT-informed approaches, with a keen interest in special mental health services, research audits and quality improvement projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Psychologist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
London
05.2023 - Current
- Simplified psychological concepts to improve patient understanding.
- Documented detailed case reports for monitoring patient progress.
- Assisted multidisciplinary teams in providing holistic care.
- Supported communication among healthcare professionals during team meetings.
- Conducted workshops on DBT skills and trauma stabilisation.
- Engaged in team meetings to enhance communication between healthcare professionals.
- Organised psychoeducation sessions to raise community awareness on mental health.
- Applied outcome measures and feedback forms to assess psychoeducation group's impact.
- Assisting the Bromley ADHD Team diagnostic pathway by facilitating patient assessments to streamline the clinical decision-making process.
Graduate Mental Health Practitioner
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
London
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Support clients with drug-induced paranoid schizophrenia, mood disorders, and schizoaffective disorders.
- Assist care coordinators and support workers during community visits to engage patients in health-promoting activities.
- Collaborate with occupational therapists in activity groups to promote physical health and learn OT assessment methods.
- Document detailed progress notes on client appointments.
- Contribute to assessment and development of recovery-based care plans.
- Provide calm, empathetic support to service users in distressing situations.
- Participate in routine care tasks, supporting self-care and health observations.
- Gather data from service users and relatives for multi-disciplinary care planning.
- Inform service users about beneficial activities and facilitate access, collaborating with voluntary sector partners.
- Organise and lead social and educational activities as part of treatment programmes.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to assess and manage risk.
Healthcare Assistant
St George's Hospital
London
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted in daily cleaning of medical equipment and conducting safety checks within clinic.
- Supported patients with venepuncture and provided reassurance prior to procedures.
- Monitored patient observations upon arrival by uploading data on renal database and escalated abnormal readings to registered nurse and consultant.
- Reassured patients and addressed concerns regarding treatment, blood and urine test results, and other queries.
- Helped patients with eating, mobility, personal hygiene, and provided mental health support as a trusted point of contact for voicing concerns and promoting independence.
- Identified signs of patient deterioration and assisted in performing emergency procedures alongside multidisciplinary team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Roehampton University
London, England 09.2018 - 06.2021
Skills
- Psychological assessment
- Psychodynamic understanding
- Resilience and self-care
- Psychoeducational programmes
- Cultural sensitivity in treatment
- Assessment of suicide risk
- SPSS proficiency
Affiliations
- Basketball
- Running
- Music
Accomplishments
- Awarded HCA of the Year Award 2021 in the Renal Department.
- Greek Under 18 Basketball Team Champion 2017.
- Annually participating in 10km runs to raise money for charity and health-related research purposes.
Languages
Greek
Native
French
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Timeline
Assistant Psychologist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
05.2023 - Current
Graduate Mental Health Practitioner
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
09.2022 - 05.2023
Healthcare Assistant
St George's Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Roehampton University
09.2018 - 06.2021