Nicola Jaffray
Surrey
Summary
Dedicated and versatile healthcare professional with over 30 years experience across public and private sectors. Proven ability to excel in dynamic ,high pressure environments while delivering exceptional standards of care.
Recognized for managing diverse caseloads with professionalism ,autonomy, and collaboration, ensuring optimal outcomes. Adept at quickly adapting to new challenges, environments and disciplines with a commitment to continuous learning and excellence.
A results driven individual with a passion for maintaining the highest standards of quality, reliability and professionalism in every responsibility taken.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Occupational Health Nurse
Cotton Nursing Solutions
Gatwick Airport , West Sussex
02.2024 - Current
- Totally responsible for Health Screening, Safety Critical Medicals, Health Surveillance, Audiometry and drug and alcohol testing
- Managed over 20 medicals per day
- Promoted responsible health and safety culture across departments.
- Conducted pre-employment physicals ensuring fit-for-duty status of new hires.
- Ensured compliance with local and national healthcare regulations through meticulous documentation.
Delivery Suite Coordinator
Royal Surrey NHS foundation Trust
Guildford, Surrey
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the labour ward, overseeing the delivery of high quality, safe, effective care.
- Hold clinical leadership and management responsibilities for labour ward and shift coordination.
- Managed, prioritised, varied busy workload to meet deadlines.
- Monitored processes and proposed recommendations for improvements.
- Troubleshot potential problems before escalation, preventing major disruptions.
- Trained and assigned tasks to team members.
Senior Midwife
Hillingdon Hospital NHS foundation Trust
Uxbridge, Hillingdon
06.2015 - 09.2022
- Oversea and coordinate the midwifery team in a busy maternity unit .ensuring smooth operations and mentorship to junior midwives .Collaborate with obstetricians and other health care professionals to provide comprehensive care
- Implementing a Birth Reflections Clinic resulting in positive feedback from families
- Proficient in suturing ,venepuncture and cannulation
- Manage complex and diverse caseloads ,identifying and prioritising programmes of care for women and their babies
- Clinical audit , improvement initiatives
Midwife
Ealing Hospital NHS Trust
09.2005 - 06.2015
- Delivered specialised care for pregnant women during pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal periods.
- Competent with diverse populations and complex needs
- Identified high risk pregnancies, working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
- Evaluated, updated and documented patient information according to changes in condition to optimise outcomes.
Cabin Crew( Long Haul)
British Airways
Heathrow Airport, Middlesex
05.1998 - 06.2005
- Prioritising safety and security of the passengers on ground and in-flight.
- Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with challenging or difficult passengers to maintain a peaceful journey environment.
- Administrated detailed reports regarding incidents or medical emergencies encountered during flights promptly and accurately.
- Handled emergency situations calmly; administered first aid when necessary to ensure passenger wellbeing.
- Supported colleagues during busy periods or emergencies demonstrating team spirit and reliability.
Neonatal Nurse
Ealing Hospital NHS Trust
03.1996 - 05.1998
- Consolidation of Neonatal Course.
- Direct patient care Level 2 NICU, managing up to 3 critically ill neonates per shift
- Initiated and implemented care plans resulting in improved health outcomes for neonates and their families
Midwife
Ealing Hospital NHS Trust
10.1994 - 03.1996
- Consolidation of Midwifery Education Programme
- Delivered specialised care for pregnant women during pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal periods.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and senior staff for appropriate treatment, preventing further complications.
- Monitored health of mother and child, referring mother to obstetrician in case of medical complications.
- Handled emergencies focused on achieving positive outcomes.
- Conducted postpartum home visits to assess health, identify problems and implement early interventions during postpartum period.
Staff Nurse
Royal Surrey County Hospital
02.1991 - 02.1992
- Consolidating nursing education programme
- Performed clinical tasks according to hospital Policies.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Maintaining patient records
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Education
Registered General Nurse - Registered General Nurse
Guildford School of Nursing
Guildford, Surrey 11.1987 - 02.1991
Registered Midwife - Registered Midwife
Thames Valley University
London 02.1992 - 09.1993
Skills
- Audiometry trained
- Fully competent in Phlebotomy and cannulation
- IV drugs administration
- ECG
- Vaccinations eg BCG, Covid and Flu
- Examination of the Newborn
- EHR (Electronic Health Records)
- Experienced clinical auditor
- Risk Management
Affiliations
- Cooking, travel, swimming and spending time with family.
Professional Bodies
- NMC
- PIN 87Y0685E
- Member of The Royal College of Midwives
- Revalidation February 2027
CPD
- Audiometry April 2024
- Drug & Alcohol Testing March 2024
- PMA(Professional Midwifery Advocate) August 2021
- High Dependency Midwifery February 2016
- Examination of the Newborn September 2010
- ENB 405 Special Intensive Care of the Newborn October 1996
- ENB 997 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice November 1995
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
Cotton Nursing Solutions
02.2024 - Current
Delivery Suite Coordinator
Royal Surrey NHS foundation Trust
09.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Midwife
Hillingdon Hospital NHS foundation Trust
06.2015 - 09.2022
Midwife
Ealing Hospital NHS Trust
09.2005 - 06.2015
Cabin Crew( Long Haul)
British Airways
05.1998 - 06.2005
Neonatal Nurse
Ealing Hospital NHS Trust
03.1996 - 05.1998
Midwife
Ealing Hospital NHS Trust
10.1994 - 03.1996
Registered Midwife - Registered Midwife
Thames Valley University
02.1992 - 09.1993
Staff Nurse
Royal Surrey County Hospital
02.1991 - 02.1992
Registered General Nurse - Registered General Nurse
Guildford School of Nursing
11.1987 - 02.1991
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