Samantha James
Colchester,Essex
Summary
I demonstrate a strong understanding of both administrative processes and clinical care and am confident that my skills and experience would enable me to contribute positively to a GP practice team. I have a patient-centred mindset, strong administrative capability and a proactive, organised approach. I am motivated to support GPs and the wider practice team in delivering safe, responsive and efficient services, ensuring that both patients and clinicians feel listened to.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
33
33
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Midwife
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester
10.2025 - Current
- Building rapport with women and their families to provide non-judgmental and person-centred care throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
- Maintaining detailed medical records for accurate tracking of patient history.
- Recording and reporting births to meet legal and professional obligations.
- Achieving positive feedback from patients due to excellent bedside manners and empathetic approach.
- Cooperating within multidisciplinary team settings for improved patient outcomes.
- Provided women with information regarding immunisations.
- Taking patient samples, observations and giving public health information.
- Listening actively to patients with a non-judgemental approach, and adapting communication styles to suit individuals.
Student Midwife
Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Rotated throughout the maternity department under the supervision of registered midwives to provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to women.
- Completing evidence based research, assignments and exams and managing deadlines accordingly.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the maternity unit.
Accounts Assistant
CJ Creates Ltd
Colchester, Essex
12.2015 - 06.2021
- Filed tax returns accurately and on time for avoidance of penalties.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards through diligent record keeping.
- Prepared detailed financial reports for improved decision making.
- Entered financial information into corporate database for easy access and retrieval.
Personal Assistant
Professional Fee Protection
03.2009 - 11.2013
- Ensured smooth business travel arrangements for senior management.
- Prepared reports and presentations for board meetings.
- Maintained confidentiality of documents and secure handling of sensitive information.
- Handled purchasing tasks for office supplies.
- Updated company database regularly to maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated company events that strengthened employee morale and engagement.
- Scheduled appointments and conference calls.
- Assisted in project management.
- Took minutes during meetings with accuracy and precision, facilitated follow-up actions efficiently.
- Organised meetings, improved communication within the team.
- Liaised with clients and stakeholders for effective relationship management.
- Provided personal assistance to directors whilst travelling overseas on business trips.
- Coordinated daily schedules for directors with meticulous attention to detail.
- Updated executive diaries with daily appointments, set reminders, and added key details.
- Received requests for meetings and appointments, updated calendars and organised spaces and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Anglia Ruskin University
09.2022 - 08.2025
Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health Professions
Colchester Institute
09.2021 - 07.2022
GCSE - Double Science Award
The Gilberd School
09.1997 - 07.2002
GCSE - English Language and Literature
The Gilberd School
09.1997 - 07.2002
GCSE - Mathematics
The Gilberd School
09.1997 - 07.2002
GCSE - Physical Education
The Gilberd School
09.1997 - 07.2002
GCSE - German
The Gilberd School
09.1997 - 07.2002
GCSE - Drama
The Gilberd School
09.1997 - 07.2002
Skills
- Medical software competency
- Active learning mindset
- Medical record-keeping
- Medical communication
- Communication in multicultural environment
- Multidisciplinary liaison
- Clinically trained
- Non-Judgmental approach
- Child and adult safeguarding
- Knowledge of CQC regulations
- Triage and prioritisation
- Experienced in NHS policies
- Immunisation administration
- Patient-centred approach
Affiliations
- Gym
- Gardening
- Travel
References
References available upon request.
Training
- Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Certificate (SSSA), Anglia Ruskin University, 07/2025
- Promoting Dignity, Respect and Compassionate Care, Royal College of Midwives, 07/2025
- Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Certificate, 2025
Timeline
Midwife
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
10.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Anglia Ruskin University
09.2022 - 08.2025
Student Midwife
Anglia Ruskin University
09.2022 - 08.2025
Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health Professions
Colchester Institute
09.2021 - 07.2022
Accounts Assistant
CJ Creates Ltd
12.2015 - 06.2021
Personal Assistant
Professional Fee Protection
03.2009 - 11.2013
GCSE - Double Science Award
The Gilberd School
09.1997 - 07.2002
GCSE - English Language and Literature
The Gilberd School
09.1997 - 07.2002
GCSE - Mathematics
The Gilberd School
09.1997 - 07.2002
GCSE - Physical Education
The Gilberd School
09.1997 - 07.2002
GCSE - German
The Gilberd School
09.1997 - 07.2002
GCSE - Drama
The Gilberd School
09.1997 - 07.2002