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Muhammad Usman Khurshid

Muhammad Usman Khurshid

Blackburn,Lancashire

Summary

Experienced in psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, and MDT collaboration, with a strong focus on holistic patient care and crisis intervention. Proficient in suicide risk assessment, mental health advocacy, and patient education, alongside physical health monitoring and clinical supervision. Skilled in medical education, capacity assessments, consent assessments, emergency psychiatric care, and on-call psychiatric care. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support patients and colleagues.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Trust Grade Doctor

Trust Grade Doctor – Psychiatry
10.2023 - 03.2025
  • Led MDT meetings, including 72-hour reviews, senior reviews, discharge planning, and discharge meetings for inpatients
  • Developed and discussed individualized treatment plans with patients, incorporating their concerns and preferences
  • Applied a holistic, biopsychosocial approach to patient care
  • Collaborated with MDT members, including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, CMHT, and HTT
  • Engaged with keyworkers to understand patients’ community baselines
  • Worked with pharmacists to optimize medication plans tailored to individual patient needs
  • Composed comprehensive discharge summaries, ensuring seamless follow-up with CMHT and GPs
  • Conducted capacity assessments related to consent, treatment refusal, and other aspects of care
  • Drafted seclusion reports under clinical supervision
  • Attended and contributed to tribunal meetings
  • Completed consent to treatment documentation (T2 and T3) under supervision
  • Assessed and managed informal patients requesting discharge against medical advice, performing risk assessments and initiating Section 5(2) when necessary
  • Assisted in writing Section 2 and Section 3 recommendations under supervision
  • Monitored physical health parameters for patients on antipsychotics, including prolactin levels
  • Conducted senior reviews in the absence of the clinical supervisor and later discussed cases with them
  • Performed detailed physical examinations on psychiatric patients and coordinated treatment plans with relevant medical teams
  • Provided nursing staff with clear treatment guidelines for physical health monitoring
  • Conducted blood draws for newly admitted patients and those requiring routine monitoring (e.g., lithium or Clozapine monitoring)
  • Performed ECG monitoring, particularly for patients initiating antipsychotic treatment, and liaised with cardiologists when necessary
  • Monitored and managed side effects of antipsychotics, ensuring effective control of extrapyramidal symptoms
  • Conducted seclusion reviews with a focus on patients’ physical health and well-being
  • Participated in full on-call rota, managing patient care outside regular hours
  • Utilized the SBAR protocol for structured communication with middle-grade doctors and consultants
  • Referred acutely unwell patients to A&E after thorough risk assessment
  • Ensured effective handovers to maintain continuity of care
  • Prioritized clinical tasks based on urgency and patient needs
  • Attended weekly local academic programs
  • Engaged in case-based discussions with clinical supervisors
  • Provided teaching sessions to medical students on psychiatric history-taking and mental state examinations
  • Reflected on clinical practice to ensure continuous learning and improvement

Medical Officer

Dostana NGO
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: HIV & STI Care for LGBT+ Community, Pakistan
  • Provided medical and psychological support to LGBT+ individuals facing stigma, particularly those affected by HIV and STIs
  • Led educational sessions on HIV prevention, safe sex practices, and treatment options, including PREP and PEP
  • Conducted STI testing and provided care in remote areas in collaboration with support workers
  • Created a safe and confidential space for closeted LGBT+ individuals to discuss sexual health concerns
  • Worked alongside psychologists to provide mental health support for HIV patients
  • Advocated for sexual health awareness to reduce stigma and promote healthcare accessibility
  • HIV & STI Care for LGBT+ Community, Pakistan

Clinical Observer

LSCFT NHS UK
Kendal , Cumbria
03.2023 - 04.2023


  • Attended MDT meetings in the Psychiatry ward, Community mental
  • health team and Home treatment team/Crisis team.
  • Shadowed junior doctors to understand the clerking of new admissions,
  • physical examination, mental state examination and discharge plan.
  • Observed and carried out capacity assessment with ward doctors.
  • Involved in daily informal teachings and discussion with Doctors
  • regarding relevant topics such as Mental Health Act ( Section 5:2,
  • Section 5:4, Section 2 and Section 3).
  • Attended discharge planning meetings within the ward.
  • Observed physical health clinic for patients who were to be commenced
  • on antipsychotics or were already on them.
  • Attended weekly local academic program conducted within the Trust.
  • Obtained history and mental state examination of patients with various
  • mental disorders then presented and discussed these with the Clinical
  • Supervisor.
  • Observed Mental Health Act assessment being carried out.
  • Attended formulations meetings for new and admitted patients in the
  • ward

Medical Officer (Volunteer Work)

MIND Organization
Lahore, Pakistan
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: Non-profit Psychiatric Charity
  • Provided psychiatric services to underserved areas and economically challenged communities
  • Conducted free weekly mental health camps for remote populations
  • Offered dedicated and compassionate counseling, particularly for socially marginalized groups
  • Non-profit Psychiatric Charity

Medical Officer

The Parklane Clinic
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: Private Psychiatric Hospital
  • Managed inpatients, outpatients, and emergency psychiatric cases under consultant supervision
  • Diagnosed and treated mental health disorders, emotional conditions, and substance abuse disorders
  • Conducted psychotherapy sessions for patients and families to improve understanding of mental health conditions
  • Developed comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation plans
  • Conducted detailed psychiatric evaluations and documented patient histories
  • Ensured medication compliance through regular patient interviews and follow-ups
  • Private Psychiatric Hospital

Clinical Observer

Shaikh Zayed Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Company Overview: Tertiary Level Govt Hospital
  • Observed psychiatric consultants and participated in treatment planning
  • Assisted in patient history-taking and mental state examinations
  • Tertiary Level Govt Hospital

Senior House Officer

Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Hospital
Lahore
08.2019 - 08.2020


  • Handled samples and specimens appropriately to guarantee validity of results.
  • Reported results to medical practitioners and other health
  • professionals.
  • Followed procedures for safe storing, using and disposing of chemical products.
  • Checked the accuracy of results through detailed analysis of findings.
  • Took Biochemistry tutorials for first and second year Medical students

and nurses.

Senior House Officer – Biochemistry and Pathology

Shaikh Zayed Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Conducted psychiatric evaluations, managed inpatient and outpatient cases, and provided crisis intervention
  • Assisted in developing care plans addressing both mental and physical health needs

House Officer

Shaikh Zayed Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and managed general medical cases
  • Assisted in surgeries and emergency procedures
  • Prescribed medications with individualized dosage recommendations

Education

Licensing Exam

General Medical Council
Manchester
05.2022 - 05.2022

Plab 2 - Licensing Exam

General Medical Council
United Kingdom
02.2023 - 02.2023

MBBS - Bachelors in Medicine & Surgery

Shaikh Zayed Medical And Dental College
Lahore, Punjab
06.2018

Skills

  • Psychiatric Evaluations
  • Risk Assessments
  • MDT Collaboration
  • Holistic Patient Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Mental Health Advocacy
  • Patient Education
  • Physical Health Monitoring
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Medical Education
  • Capacity Assessments
  • Consent Assessments
  • Emergency Psychiatric Care
  • On-Call Psychiatric Care
  • Strong Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills

Affiliations

Active Member – International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA)

Custom

  • Mental Health Advocacy & Public Awareness Campaigns
  • Health & Fitness
  • Fashion & Trends
  • Medical Research & Continuing Education

Accomplishments

Certificate for Excellent Clinical Practise, LSCFT NHS Trust.

Dated 02/25

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Native
Hindi
Advanced
Punjabi
Native

Timeline

Trust Grade Doctor

Trust Grade Doctor – Psychiatry
10.2023 - 03.2025

Medical Officer

Dostana NGO
04.2023 - 11.2023

Clinical Observer

LSCFT NHS UK
03.2023 - 04.2023

Plab 2 - Licensing Exam

General Medical Council
02.2023 - 02.2023

Licensing Exam

General Medical Council
05.2022 - 05.2022

Medical Officer (Volunteer Work)

MIND Organization
12.2020 - 12.2022

Medical Officer

The Parklane Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2022

Clinical Observer

Shaikh Zayed Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021

Senior House Officer

Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2020

Senior House Officer – Biochemistry and Pathology

Shaikh Zayed Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2020

House Officer

Shaikh Zayed Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2019

MBBS - Bachelors in Medicine & Surgery

Shaikh Zayed Medical And Dental College
Muhammad Usman Khurshid