Sarbjit Kaur
Wolverhampton,West Midlands
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive NHS experience in surgical procedures and trauma care. Demonstrated success in developing tailored treatment plans that meet diverse patient needs. Specialized expertise in burns, plastic surgery, and hands and upper limbs. Committed to high-quality patient care through effective collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Physician Associate – Plastic Surgery Department
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Birmingham, West Midlands
2013.10 - 2025.07
- Meticulously updated patient records to ensure precise documentation of diagnoses and treatments.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diverse conditions.
- Supervised junior doctors, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated post-operative care to enhance patient recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop holistic healthcare solutions.
- Led ward rounds, monitoring patients' progress and adjusting treatment plans.
- Contributed expert opinions during complex case discussions in team meetings.
- Delivered lectures at medical conferences, sharing insights on practice improvements.
Physician Associate
Edith Cavell Surgery
London
2012.11 - 2013.05
- Emphasised an empathetic approach in consultations, resulting in improved trust between physician and patients.
- Diagnosed and treated a wide variety of conditions by performing comprehensive physical examinations.
- Ensured patient well-being through in-depth understanding of medical histories.
Physician Associate
Streatham Place Surgery (Hurley Group)
London
2012.08 - 2012.10
- Executed triage and diagnostics for effective chronic disease management.
- Initiated treatments while closely monitoring test results.
- Ensured patient confidentiality through strict adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimise care delivery.
Staff Nurse – Ophthalmology Outpatients
Birmingham Midland Eye Centre
2008.07 - 2009.12
- Delivered care in oculoplastics, retina, glaucoma, and uveitis clinics
- Performed visual acuity testing, tonometry, and biometry
- Managed pharmacy and community ophthalmology clinics
Staff Nurse – ENT & Plastic Surgery Outpatients
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
2004.11 - 2008.07
- Assisted in ENT emergencies and outpatient procedures
- Carried out aural toilet and allergy testing
- Collected data for reflux studies and supported consultant clinics
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Physician Associate Studies
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 2010.01 - 2012.01
BSc (Hons) - Nursing Studies
Open University
United Kingdom 2008.02 - 2009.12
Diploma - Ear Care
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 2005.05 - 2005.05
Nursing Diploma - Higher Education
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 2001.10 - 2005.10
Skills
- Patient-centred care and advocacy
- Compassionate service delivery
- Critical thinking
- Clinical empathy and communication
- Surgical techniques
- NHS experience
- Time management
- Multilingual
Accomplishments
Publications & Presentations
- Early MRI for Paediatric Wrist Injuries – Prospective Case Series of 150 Cases
Published in Journal of Wrist Surgery, 2022 - Paediatric Service with Emerging Patient Experiences for Children with Hand and Upper Limb Differences. Presented at the World Symposium on Congenital Malformations of the Hand and Upper Limb, Minneapolis, 2023
- New World of Adaptive Fashion—Meeting the Demands of Children with Adaptive Needs Presented at the same symposium, Minneapolis, 2023
Certification
GMC: A8129757 | NMC: 01J0653E
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Associate – Plastic Surgery Department
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
2013.10 - 2025.07
Physician Associate
Edith Cavell Surgery
2012.11 - 2013.05
Physician Associate
Streatham Place Surgery (Hurley Group)
2012.08 - 2012.10
Postgraduate Diploma - Physician Associate Studies
University of Birmingham
2010.01 - 2012.01
Staff Nurse – Ophthalmology Outpatients
Birmingham Midland Eye Centre
2008.07 - 2009.12
BSc (Hons) - Nursing Studies
Open University
2008.02 - 2009.12
Diploma - Ear Care
University of Sheffield
2005.05 - 2005.05
Staff Nurse – ENT & Plastic Surgery Outpatients
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
2004.11 - 2008.07
Nursing Diploma - Higher Education
University of Wolverhampton
2001.10 - 2005.10