Sidra Shaikh
Slough
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong problem-solving and leadership skills. Expertise in strategic planning and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for excellent verbal communication, bedside manner, and time management. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while enhancing team-building capabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
NES HEALTHCARE • Royal National Orthopedic Hospital NHS trust
2026.02 - 2026.05
- It’s a surgical hospital so, the basic work is to provide post-op care to the patients.
- I work as an SHO on an orthopaedic ward where I look after patients before and after surgery.
- My role includes clerking patients who are planned for operations, carrying out pre-operative assessments and making sure the necessary investigations are arranged.
- Post-operatively, I review patients on the ward, monitor their recovery, check blood results and imaging, and help manage any complications.
- I frequently look after patients with complex conditions including spinal and sarcoma cases.
- I work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team including consultants, nurses and physiotherapists, take part in ward rounds, keep clear documentation and escalate any concerns to senior doctors when needed.
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
NES HEALTHCARE • Wexham Park Hospital (Frimley Health NHS trust)
2024.12 - 2026.02
- I worked as a Resident Doctor covering the geriatrics wards and the acute medical unit.
- My rota is one week on and one week off, with daytime ward work followed by evening shifts in the acute medical block.
- On the geriatrics ward, I take part in daily ward rounds and help manage older patients with multiple medical problems.
- My role includes reviewing patients, managing both acute and long-term conditions, carrying out medication reviews, and supporting discharge planning.
- I also take part in MDT meetings and regularly liaise with other specialties to coordinate care for patients with complex needs.
- During my shifts in the acute medical unit, I clerk newly admitted patients, take histories, examine patients and initiate initial management plans.
- I assess and treat acutely unwell patients presenting with conditions like sepsis, arrhythmias, gastroenteritis and metabolic syndromes.
- I also perform procedures such as blood sampling, ABGs, cannulation, catheterisation, NG tube insertion and lumbar punctures.
- I work closely with seniors and the wider multidisciplinary team, escalate concerns when needed, ensure clear handovers and maintain accurate documentation to support safe and effective patient care.
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
NES HEALTHCARE • GORING HALL HOSPITAL
2023.07 - 2024.12
- It’s a surgical hospital so, the basic work is to provide post-op care to the patients.
- To attend all hospital patients on the day of operation and following surgery.
- Pain management of post-operative patients.
- To manage post-operative complications with effective communication with consultants and if needed transfer out the patients.
- To clerk and assess urgent hospital admissions as required and in the absence of a consultant.
- To Document and inform the Consultant and the Patient about abnormal test results. If needed, on discharge, arrange follow up tests.
- To comply with local policies regarding applicable health and safety laws and policies.
- To liaise with the nursing team in respect of discharge medication and to assist with the completion of a discharge summary or GP letter.
- If needed assess nurses in nurse-led outpatient clinics.
- Taking the lead in resuscitation, airway management and the provision of first aid
- Performing duties like; blood-taking, administering IV cannulation, aseptic dressings, prescribing medication, performing urinary catheterization, interpreting blood results, conducting and interpreting ECGs.
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
OMI HOSPITAL
2022.05 - 2023.03
- Working in a medical ward where my main duty is to clerk patients, obtain their medical history, and do a physical examination.
- Collecting medical records, ordered and interpreting tests, and examining patients to diagnose patients.
- Here I encounter all types of patients including surgical and medical patients.
- Managing the patients according to the guidelines and under the supervision of seniors.
- Plans discharge of the patients on their improvement after a standard length of treatment and clearance from the Specialist.
- Writes the e-discharge summary and treatment to be taken at home and follow up as asked by the physician.
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
CRITICAL CARE UNIT • THE MODERN HOSPITAL
2022.11 - 2022.12
- Review all admitted patient notes and assess their general condition and vitals.
- Updated consultants regarding patients' condition and ensured all the orders given by consultants are followed.
- Participated in various counseling sessions for health and emotional support to patients.
- Analyzed patient treatment plans and prioritized patient requirements.
- Monitored patient care plans and implemented them as per facility requirements.
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT • LIAQUAT NATIONAL HOSPITAL
2020.08 - 2022.01
- Worked as in charge of CCU.
- Assisted consultants in Cardiac Interventions.
- Dealt with emergency cases of ACS and Heart Failure.
- Obtaining Patient History, examining patients, requesting appropriate investigations, devising their treatment plans, and planning their follow-ups under supervision.
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team for the best outcome for patients.
- I was also rotated to Emergency to deal with cardiac patients presented in ER with acute conditions.
- I also did a rotation in COVID ICU and HDU during the pandemic times to cover the shortage of doctors in the hospital. Where I gained experience in managing acute medical conditions associated with COVID-19 disease.
HOUSE OFFICER • FY1
LIAQUAT NATIONAL HOSPITAL
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Worked as a junior doctor in;
- Medicine and allied for 6 months (including 2 months in medical ICU and 2 months in pediatric medicine).
- Surgery and allied for 6 months (including 1 month in Emergency and 2 months in Surgical HDU).
OBSERVER
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
2018.09 - 2018.09
- Worked as an observer in wards.
- Participated in ward rounds.
- Learned medical management of Cardiac patients.
- I also did a rotation in the emergency department and learned the emergency presentation of cardiac patients.
Education
MBBS -
LIAQUAT NATIONAL HOSPITAL
KARACHI, PAKISTAN 2013.01 - 2018.01
Msc Paediatrics & Child health -
University of Buckingham
2026.09 -
Skills
- ALS, PALS, ILS
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Leadership Qualities
- ECG interpretation
- Self-Motivated
- Good Verbal Communication
- Excellent Listener
- Time management
- Strategic Planning expertise
- Good Bedside Manners
- Working with a Multidisciplinary team
Certification
- Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC)
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Certificate for attending the symposium “Go grow and Glow with Macro and Micro Nutrients” by Baqai medical university Department of continuing medical/dental education (CME/CDE).
- Certificate of participation in “Chest Pain Evaluation “at TABBA heart institute for 2 CME hours.
- Certificate of Appreciation by Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College for facilitation during the convocation of a class of 2015.
- Certificate of Appreciation by Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College for facilitation during the convocation of a class of 2014.
- Certificate of participation in the meeting “Building a better brain focusing on basic and applied Neuroscience Research in Pakistan” held by The Aga Khan University.
- Certificate of appreciation by GSK and SEHAT KAHANI (Pakistan-based medicine Company) for participating in “SEHAT KARKUN AGAHI PROGRAM” (It was a free medical campaign program).
- 1st online Internal Medicine Course by ACCME and Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine
- European Paediatric Advanced Life Support Course by Resuscitation Council UK
- Advanced Life Support Course by Resuscitation Council UK
- CSTF Mandatory Training (1/2 Day Practical) - Includes Fire Safety, Moving & Handling (Levels 1–2), Conflict Resolution, Resuscitation (Adult Levels 1–3), and safeguarding awareness by The Health & Safety Group / NES Healthcare.
- Immediate Life Support Care by Resuscitation Council UK.
- Wound Care Education for the Health and Care Workforce.
- Epic Training by Frimley Health NHS trust
English Proficiency TEST
OET (B-Grade in all Subtests)
Beginner
Urdu
Native
References
- Hafeez, Ahmed, HOD of the Cardiology Department, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, hafeez.ahmed@lnh.edu.pk, Liaquat National Hospital
- Nirav, Shah, Orthopedic Surgeon, niravshah@lnh.org, Goring Hall Hospital
Interests
Music, Travelling, Book Reading, Painting, Teaching
Academic Awards
Distinction in Community Medicine in the Fourth Professional examination of MBBS (2017)., Distinction in Physiology in the Second Professional Examination of MBBS (2015).
Extra-Curricular Activities
Volunteered for facilitation in the convocation of a class of 2014 and 2015. Remained member of the Helping Hands Society of LNMC from 2013 to 2015. Participated in a bake sale charity program organized by helping hand Society. Volunteered for facilitation in the convocation of a class of 2014 and 2015. Remained member of the Helping Hands Society of LNMC from 2013 to 2015. Participated in a bake sale charity program organized by helping hand Society.
Training Courses
- 1st online internal medicine course in collaboration with the Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine and the Department of Continuing Professional Education (ACCME).
- Completed course of Basic Overview of Health Services Research (HSR) (2022) by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
- Completed the cognitive and skills evaluation by the curriculum of the American heart association basic life support (CPR and AED) program (ACLS).
- Certificate of participation in recognition of completion of TELE ICU software training in collaboration with UNDP, UNFPA, IDSP, Health services academy, and Ministry of health.
- Certificate on completing a hands-on workshop on “Basic Interpretation of ECG” at the research and skills development center of Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College.
- Certificate on completing a hands-on workshop on “Advanced Airway Management” at the research and skills development center of Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College.
Timeline
Msc Paediatrics & Child health -
University of Buckingham
2026.09 -
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
NES HEALTHCARE • Royal National Orthopedic Hospital NHS trust
2026.02 - 2026.05
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
NES HEALTHCARE • Wexham Park Hospital (Frimley Health NHS trust)
2024.12 - 2026.02
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
NES HEALTHCARE • GORING HALL HOSPITAL
2023.07 - 2024.12
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
CRITICAL CARE UNIT • THE MODERN HOSPITAL
2022.11 - 2022.12
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
OMI HOSPITAL
2022.05 - 2023.03
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT • LIAQUAT NATIONAL HOSPITAL
2020.08 - 2022.01
HOUSE OFFICER • FY1
LIAQUAT NATIONAL HOSPITAL
2019.01 - 2020.01
OBSERVER
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
2018.09 - 2018.09
MBBS -
LIAQUAT NATIONAL HOSPITAL
2013.01 - 2018.01