Matthew Thompson
Leamington Spa
Summary
Ambitious NHS doctor with an interest in paediatrics & primary care and a passion for improving quality of life. This follows a rich background in business strategy & innovation and as a professional portrait photographer.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Foundation Doctor
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Coventry
08.2022 - Current
- Cared for hospital inpatients, diagnosed & clerked acute presentations, interpreted imaging & investigations, and prescribed or initiated treatments, in and out-of-hours.
- Clinical skills in patient examination, resuscitation, adult & paediatric venepuncture, ultrasound-guided cannulation, catheterisation, wound-care and nasogastric tubes.
- FY2 rotations: Emergency Medicine, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Practice.
- FY1 rotations: Paediatrics, General Internal Medicine, General Surgery.
- Orchestrated clinical audit on "Paediatric Temperature Monitoring in Surgery".
- Received commendation from hospital CEO following patient's praise of care.
- Certified in Advanced Life Support (ALS), Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS), and EZ-IO vascular access.
Innovation Consultant
Transport Systems Catapult
Milton Keynes
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with executive team to develop and integrate new sales strategy and processes into business as usual operations for new commercial function.
- Guided change management and team adoption for the Customer Engagement Programme encompassing 14 projects to implement new strategy.
- Optimized Salesforce functionality, data accuracy, and cross-team integration while delivering training to enhance forecasting, KPI reporting, and system adoption.
Visualisation Technologist
Transport Systems Catapult
Milton Keynes
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Orchestrated virtual reality user trials to evaluate autonomous vehicle human-machine interface (HMI) designs for a leading vehicle manufacturer.
- Led creative production & expertise involving 360° cameras & drone technology.
- Managed and procured a £300,000 virtual reality lab upgrade across two facilities, ensuring state-of-the-art capabilities.
- Conducted research and provided consulting expertise to high-profile clients including the Department for Transport and Highways England.
Creative Content Manager
Aerial Motion Pictures
Wallingford
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Licensed commercial drone pilot, specialising in capturing high-quality aerial photography and videography.
- Oversaw visual and written content creation, including redesigning and maintaining three websites with custom photography, videos, and social media presence.
- Examined drone operators for commercial licensing with the Civil Aviation Authority, ensuring adherence to regulations and safety protocols.
Owner & Photographer
Aerios Media Ltd.
Milton Keynes
04.2015 - 09.2016
- "From Cloud to Coral" - Provided professional aerial, underwater, and traditional photography & videography services to clients across the UK and Europe, leveraging licensed drone operation.
- Executed high-profile assignments such as capturing footage of free-runners in Athens and Olympic skiers in Oslo, delivering visually compelling content.
- Developed business operations and built strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat assignments and referrals.
Foresight Analyst
Transport Systems Catapult
Milton Keynes
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Conducted comprehensive market data analysis to forecast and identify emerging trends, including autonomous vehicle developments, providing strategic insights to internal teams and the Department for Transport.
- Guided efforts to cultivate organizational interest in autonomous vehicles through in-depth research on global market opportunities and barriers, disseminating findings across the business.
- Authored a cutting-edge research report titled "Speed-bumps on the road to autonomy" in 2014, examining challenges in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Education
MBChB - Medicine & Surgery
University of Warwick
Coventry07.2022
Master of Arts - International Business
University of Keele
Newcastle Under Lyme09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science And Human Biology
University of Keele
Newcastle Under Lyme07.2012
Skills
- Acute patient care & treatment
- Chronic illness management
- Diagnosis & patient education
- Paediatrics & primary care interest
- Identifying & fixing inefficiency
- Business strategy & innovation
- Photography & creative design
- Squarespace website creation
Accomplishments
- “Humans of the Pandemic” - photography of 67 hospital staff during COVID first wave, 2020.
- Mass Casualty Event Coordinator for PHEMTEC Conference 2022.
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy learning new skills and pushing myself to achieve goals and personal projects. Photography has been a lifelong passion, with portraits and underwater work providing exciting opportunities to meet inspiring people in often challenging locations. I unwind by keeping fit at the gym, gaming and spending time with friends. If I have the chance to travel and scuba dive, I will.
Timeline
Foundation Doctor
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
08.2022 - Current
Innovation Consultant
Transport Systems Catapult
09.2016 - 01.2018
Visualisation Technologist
Transport Systems Catapult
09.2016 - 01.2018
Creative Content Manager
Aerial Motion Pictures
04.2016 - 09.2016
Owner & Photographer
Aerios Media Ltd.
04.2015 - 09.2016
Foresight Analyst
Transport Systems Catapult
04.2014 - 09.2016
MBChB - Medicine & Surgery
University of Warwick
Master of Arts - International Business
University of Keele
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science And Human Biology
University of Keele