Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration, record keeping and documentation, and adaptability. Demonstrates strong analytical abilities, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and problem-solving skills. Proven track record in conflict resolution, safeguarding procedures and policies, leadership, training and development facilitation. Adept in sales, customer service, administration, customer relations, e-procurement, data analysis, project management, planning and computer literacy. Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion laws and practices. Experienced in food services including preparation and safety. Proficient in collaborative strategy development, group dynamics management and training programme development. Knowledgeable in legal frameworks understanding with a resourceful approach to challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2031
2031
years of post-secondary education
Work history
AHP Support Workers Projects Facilitator
Hampshire And Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Southampton, Hampshire
2024.02 - 2025.04
Extensively work with our AHP support workforce continuing to establish their development needs through understanding their ever-changing individual needs
Provision of AHP related training, and continuous sourcing of relevant training opportunities through establishing contacts and relationships with providers and stakeholders
Collaborative working with our Head of AHP and stakeholders towards developing and embedding our 'AHP support worker strategy' which involves breaking down barriers stopping support workers from growing and developing the current workforce, nurturing our local talent including promoting inclusive recruitment and working towards a future where our support staff represents our community
Establishing relationships with support workers and managers towards the implementation of the national competency, education, and career development framework
Established a monthly forum where support workers accessed training, information, and worked in collaboration with them in resolving individual concerns
Supporting with 'stay cafes' designed to support workers exploring other opportunities due to being unhappy in their roles and work towards hearing their grievances and provide appropriate support
Bridging truthful relations between managers and employees resulting in valued staff thus better retention
Engaging in appropriate signposting and promote use of supportive internal and external services available to staff
Engage in networking with local, national, and regional colleagues through attending and contributing to conferences, AHP related educational/career events and virtual learning forums
Provided support with the Care Certificate course learning
Provide Induction program learning until teaching Equality Diversity and Inclusion and Personality Development
Completion of regular training and events relating to my role
Adapted facilitation style to suit varying audience needs.
Associate Practice Educator for AHP & Healthcare Support Workers
Hampshire And Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2022.08 - 2024.09
Support with all aspects of the education, training induction and development programme of HCSW's, support training needs including assessment of the Care Certificate, and support completing other educational programs in line with their Continual Professional Development (CPD) linked to their role
Support the wellbeing of learners and settling into their respective work environments post inductions
Generate teaching materials suitable for teaching different of groups learners by utilising a range of assessment activities, the use of appropriate tools and resources, and utilising the support of colleagues and stakeholders towards providing successful training
To set up and prepare teaching rooms and learning resources and to facilitate both our face to face or virtual learning programmes
To ensure all training activity is quality assured, meets regulatory and auditory requirements
Seek out and provide learners with appropriate learning opportunities including help with overcoming barriers stopping them from accessing existing learning opportunities e.g
Personal, emotional, motivational, financial and environmental factors e.tc
Encourage a supportive environment where learners and their managers develop a comfortable working relationship where learners feel confident speaking to their managers regarding their training and development needs, and their managers know how to action what is asked of them
Collaborate with teams towards identifying their areas of learning and supporting them with accessing the relevant training and development
Engage in continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of the learning we provide through compilation of feedback from learners, and continuously champion educational growth and change
Provide learners with pastoral care and onward signposting to internal and external supportive services
Support with completion of the Care Certificate in the first 13weeks of starting their role
Attend and engage in relevant events in line with my role and for learning and development purposes
Co-Chair of BAME Staff Network – EDIB Team
Hampshire And Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Southampton, Hampshire
2023.09 - 2024.05
·Worked alongside our Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) colleagues within in the Trust towards improving their experiences, raising their voice and finding their place through identifying challenges, breaking down barriers, and more importantly working with our allies who have always provided some of the very best support.
Collaborated with the Trust Network Chairs providing talks/presentations regarding our work and support navigating policies
Increased awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion and promoted a continuing strong cultural identity by running ongoing safe space meetings where our BAME individuals met others whom they typically also developed friendships with
Supported administrative staff with creating the agenda for the quarterly meetings and organisation with notable events e.g. Black History Month
Engaged in policy oversight due to the ongoing changes within the trust e.g. the ongoing transition to becoming Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS FT
Collaborated with individuals towards finding their voice and where they fit within the organisation whilst also guiding the organisation in meeting the needs of said individuals through adjusting behaviours and policies.
Improved individual experiences and overall outcomes for members of the BAME community and improved overall allyship
Supported individuals facing difficulties at work to establish their voice and appropriate support
Bridged relationships with managers and colleagues to build confidence and trust
AHP Workforce Support Worker Lead
Hampshire And Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2022.02 - 2022.07
Provide support workers with pastoral care and onward referrals where required
Orientate and provide Inductions for new starters
Completed my Care Certificate Course and Award in Education Training
Delivery of Care Certificate and support with completion of the course
Support workers' wellbeing and settling into their work environment post inductions
Work alongside managers/supervisors in supporting support workers complete mandatory training and access other training available to them
Attend and engage in relevant events in line with my role and for learning and development purposes
Provide a supportive environment where peers and managers are comfortable and confident seeking support and further supporting others
When required, provide my peers with peer support and supervision
Youth Advisor Level 2
Portsmouth City Council
2021.10 - 2022.01
Work with young people aged 11-19 in a youth club setting from impoverished backgrounds experiencing difficulties at home with parental relationships, maintaining good school attendance, facing food insecurity and poverty, recovering from abusive relationships, managing health difficulties and caring responsibilities
Encouraging engagement in club projects and activities including safe sexual health, developing, engaging and maintaining positive relationships, dealing with substance use/misuse issues effectively, managing their family issues, navigating bullying and difficulties at school through instilling conflict resolution skills and understanding healthy relationship boundaries
1:1 and group therapy sessions focused on building confidence, self-sufficiency and independence skills, and building positive relationships through learning and understanding teamworking and working towards common goals
Management of challenging behaviours requiring the need for conflict resolution requiring Police and Social Services interventions
EDI learning and practices, and the provision of safer learning spaces for more vulnerable young people
Occupational Therapy Assistant at St James Hospital
Hampshire And Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2020.10 - 2022.01
Collaborated with qualified Occupational Therapists towards providing support to adults with various mental health issues within Acute and PICU wards
Conducted assessments of patient needs and supported recovery goal setting through the DIALOG questionnaire
Engaged in collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and facilitated therapeutic group engagements
Promoted active patient engagement in care decisions, including referrals and therapeutic activities
Assisted patients in accessing community services through signposting and collaboration with various supporting organizations, such as housing companies and DWP for safer discharge planning
Provided self-care and therapeutic interventions to patients
Supported the wards in maintaining a healthy environment conducive to patients' physical and mental health through diet and exercise
Working in partnership with individuals living with mental health, learning disabilities and long-term health conditions requiring access to services in the community thus requiring appropriate adjustments
Led a self-directed project collaborating with Volunteers to fundraise toiletries and clothes through donations for vulnerable and in-need patients
Administrative Assistant and Wellbeing Champion
NHS Oxford Health Foundation Trust
2019.09 - 2020.07
Administrative Assistant and Memory Clinic Lead
NHS Oxford Health Foundation Trust
2019.01 - 2019.08
Receptionist/ Out of Hours Coordinator
NHS Oxford Health Foundation Trust
2018.01 - 2018.10
Care Assistant
NHS Oxford Health Foundation Trust
2013.11 - 2018.01
Education
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training -
Eastleigh College
Southampton
2024.04 - 2024.07
Care Certificate -
Solent NHS Trust
Oxford Brookes University
2015.09 - 2016.06
Bachelor Of Science (Honours) - Psychology
University of Westminster
London
2009.10 - 2012.07
A-LEVELS -
Wykham Park Sixth Form Centre
Banbury, Oxfordshire
2007.09 - 2009.06
GCSE's -
Wykham Park Academy
Banbury, Oxfordshire
2006.09 - 2007.07
Skills
Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration
Analytical, attentive, reflective and adaptable
Recruitment, interviewing and staff retention
Safeguarding procedures and policies
Crisis intervention, de-escalation, problem-solving and conflict resolution: using Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills (DBT)
Confident with safeguarding procedures and policies
Ability to lead and influence others positively thus effecting change
Experienced in training and development facilitation for people of all age groups
Administration, sales and customer service including, e-procurement: budgeting, ordering, billing and receipting, customer relations and handling complaints
Data analysis, project management and planning
Computer literate and comfortable working with multiple software and apps
Events planning and management
Research, inclusive of data collection, analysis and report writing
PUBLISHED WORK
Weight discrepancy and body appreciation of Zimbabwean women in Zimbabwe and Britain, Swami, Viren, Mada, Rujeko, Tovée, Martin, 2012, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2012.05.006
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training -
Eastleigh College
2024.04 - 2024.07
AHP Support Workers Projects Facilitator
Hampshire And Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2024.02 - 2025.04
Co-Chair of BAME Staff Network – EDIB Team
Hampshire And Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2023.09 - 2024.05
Associate Practice Educator for AHP & Healthcare Support Workers
Hampshire And Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2022.08 - 2024.09
AHP Workforce Support Worker Lead
Hampshire And Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2022.02 - 2022.07
Youth Advisor Level 2
Portsmouth City Council
2021.10 - 2022.01
Occupational Therapy Assistant at St James Hospital
Hampshire And Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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