Laura Cavina
Woking,Surrey
Summary
I am a native Italian and naturalised British citizen seeking a career change.
I worked for many years in clinical and managerial positions in the NHS, an institution very dear to me which I left due to a change in personal circumstances requiring me to work more flexible hours.
During my time with the NHS, I have gained a professional qualification, developed many transferable skills, and acquired a great deal of experience relevant to any post where strong organisational and people skills are required.
I am especially interested in the post of Adult Learning Tutor with Surrey County Council, because I valued and enjoyed teaching Italian as a Foreign Language when I lived in Edinburgh, and would welcome the opportunity to offer my skills, enthusiasm and development potential to what is now my local council.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Volunteer Coordinator
South West London and St George's NHS Trust
London
2020.07 - 2024.11
Creating and overseeing strong operational frameworks.
Promoting the service through networking and by overseeing online tools (webpage).
Establishing and maintaining strong allegiances with different services within the Trust and with external partners (other NHS services as well as voluntary organisations).
Evaluating the service and report writing for internal monitoring.
Partaking in research and evaluation projects with NHS England.
Assisting in the recruitment and training of volunteers.
Supporting the creation and development of volunteering opportunities.
Matching volunteers to suitable volunteering roles based on volunteers' interests and aims, and on services' requirements.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Trainee
South West London and St George's NHS Trust
London
2019.01 - 2020.07
Providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions to children and young people under the care of Sutton Children & Adolescents Mental Health Service (CAMHS) whilst working towards a Diploma in CBT with King's College London.
Unfortunately, due to health issues I was unable to complete the course within the allocated time and had to withdraw due to lack of additional funding.
Occupational Therapist
South West London and St George's NHS Trust
London
2015.07 - 2019.01
I worked as a band 5 Occupational Therapist (OT) in two Acute Adult wards (2015-2016) and as a band 6 OT in a specialist ward for Children and Young People with Eating Disorders (2017-2019).
Occupational Therapy Assistant
South West London and St George's NHS Trust
London
2010.12 - 2015.07
Delivering one to one and group occupational therapy activities in four older people wards, including a palliative service for older adults with dementia.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
NHS Lothian
Edinburgh
2008.09 - 2010.12
Supporting the running of two Employment Specialist Services for adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
Teacher of Italian as a Foreign Language
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
2003.01 - 2008.09
Delivering one to one and classroom tuition to adult learners of Italian as a foreign language (beginners,intermediate and advanced levels).
Teaching Assistant of Italian as L2
Stevenson College
Edinburgh
2002.03 - 2003.07
Assisting in the delivery of Italian classes for young people (14-18 years old) working towards A level in Italian.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
London South Bank University
London 2011.09 - 2015.07
Master of Science - Speech and Language Processing
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 2005.09 - 2006.09
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Alma Mater Studiorum
Bologna, Italy 1996.09 - 2001.01
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Highly organised
- Engaging leadership style
- Confident use of motivational techniques
- Team player
- Inclusive and sensitive to diversity
- Creative
- Health & Safety, and Safeguarding regulations awareness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Coordinator
South West London and St George's NHS Trust
2020.07 - 2024.11
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Trainee
South West London and St George's NHS Trust
2019.01 - 2020.07
Occupational Therapist
South West London and St George's NHS Trust
2015.07 - 2019.01
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
London South Bank University
2011.09 - 2015.07
Occupational Therapy Assistant
South West London and St George's NHS Trust
2010.12 - 2015.07
Occupational Therapy Assistant
NHS Lothian
2008.09 - 2010.12
Master of Science - Speech and Language Processing
The University of Edinburgh
2005.09 - 2006.09
Teacher of Italian as a Foreign Language
The University of Edinburgh
2003.01 - 2008.09
Teaching Assistant of Italian as L2
Stevenson College
2002.03 - 2003.07
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Alma Mater Studiorum
1996.09 - 2001.01