Matthew Beavis
Monkton,Kent
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Band 3 Healthcare Assistant with nearly three years’ acute NHS experience across Respiratory Medicine and Accident & Emergency. Experienced in front-door assessment support, ambulance intake, patient observations, venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs, bladder scans, personal care, dementia care, and end-of-life support. Calm under pressure, adaptable with patients from all backgrounds, and confident working closely with nurses, doctors, consultants, ambulance crews, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Band 3 Healthcare Assistant – Accident & Emergency
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM), Margate
Margate
2025.02 - 2026.05
- Work as the HCA on the front door, acting as one of the first points of contact for patients and the public arriving at the department
- Take and record initial patient observations, supporting rapid assessment and triage
- Perform venepuncture, cannulation, blood cultures, ECGs, and bladder scans to a high standard
- Provide high quality, dignified personal care with excellent standards of patient hygiene and comfort
- Regularly work across Majors, Rapid Assessment, and occasionally Resus, providing direct patient care
- Liaise with ambulance crews on the ambulance intake queue, assisting the nurse in charge of ambulance intake with patient flow
- Regularly liaise with senior doctors and consultants regarding patient care, blood samples, and ECGs
Band 2/3 Healthcare Assistant – Respiratory Ward (Fordwich Ward)
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM), Margate
Margate
2023.06 - 2025.02
- Delivered high quality personal care to elderly patients with acute respiratory conditions, including those with dementia and end-of-life COPD patients
- Provided compassionate support to patients and their families, communicating with empathy and clarity during difficult times
- Performed daily washing, feeding, turning, and repositioning, along with regular skin inspections and accurate documentation of turns to prevent pressure sores
- Acted as Manual Handling Link Coordinator for HCAs, promoting safe patient moving and handling techniques across the ward
- Carried out regular clinical observations and supported the nursing team in delivering daily care
Lead Brewer
Wantsum Brewery, Kent
Kent
2018.10 - 2023.01
- Lead Brewer in a small team producing real ales for the British beer industry
- Chief brewery tour guide, delivering specialist tours to members of the public
- Managed all onsite IT and telecoms issues alongside brewing duties
IT Desktop Support Analyst
2011.01 - 2018.01
- Provided senior desktop and 2nd line support across financial services and advertising sectors
- Experienced in Windows, Mac, Active Directory, Citrix, VMware, Mobile Device Management, and networking
- Successfully coordinated full office relocation projects from an IT perspective
Education
NHS Care Certificate -
BSc (Hons) - Business Information Technology
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, DorsetBTEC National Diploma - IT
Harlow College
Harlow, EssexGCSEs -
Mark Hall School
Harlow, EssexSkills
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
- ECGs & Bladder Scans
- Patient Observations & Vital Signs
- Personal Care & Pressure Area Care
- Manual Handling (Link Coordinator)
- Dementia & End-of-Life Care
- Ambulance Triage & Patient Flow
- Multidisciplinary Team Working
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient dignity preservation
Timeline
Band 3 Healthcare Assistant – Accident & Emergency
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM), Margate
2025.02 - 2026.05
Band 2/3 Healthcare Assistant – Respiratory Ward (Fordwich Ward)
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM), Margate
2023.06 - 2025.02
Lead Brewer
Wantsum Brewery, Kent
2018.10 - 2023.01
IT Desktop Support Analyst
2011.01 - 2018.01
NHS Care Certificate -
BSc (Hons) - Business Information Technology
Bournemouth University
BTEC National Diploma - IT
Harlow College
GCSEs -
Mark Hall School