Sophia Nwafor
Summary
Driven GMC-registered medical graduate with acute clinical experience from a clinical attachment in the Acute Medical Unit at Ipswich Hospital. Well-versed in NHS workflows, electronic systems, and clinical governance. Prepared for the RCUK eALS course and completed NHS e-Learning modules in acute care. Seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow position to provide safe, patient-centred care within East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Healthcare Homes
, Suffolk
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, enhancing their mental well-being and overall quality of life.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
Clinical Attachment Doctor (Acute Medicine)
Ipswich Hospital
, Suffolk
04.2026 - 05.2026
- Observed and integrated into the high-turnover Acute Medical Unit (AMU) under direct consultant supervision.
- Observed the emergency clerking, stabilization, and investigation pathways for unselected medical admissions, including acute heart failure, COPD exacerbations, gastrointestinal bleeds, and acute kidney injuries.
- Gained direct exposure to NHS acute intake pathways, post-take ward rounds, and multidisciplinary discharge planning alongside ward nurses, pharmacists, and social care teams.
- Developed a strong working knowledge of the hospital’s electronic health records, microbiology micro-guide guidelines, and local SBAR escalation protocols.
pregnancy and maternity
, Suffolk
03.2024 - 07.2025
Junior Doctor
St lukes hospital Anua
, Akwaibom, Nigeria
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed the daily clinical care of up to [Number] patients on busy surgical and medical wards, conducting morning clinical reviews and documenting comprehensive management plans.
- Managed emergency front-door admissions, formulating initial differential diagnoses and initiating baseline diagnostic testing.
- Surgical exposure included preoperative optimisation, assisting in major theatre procedures (such as open appendectomies, cholecystectomies, and basic breast biopsy and mastectomy observations), and executing post-operative wound care and complication tracking.
- Facilitated patient discharges, providing clear instructions on medications, follow-up appointments, and home care requirements.
House Officer
University of Benn Teaching Hospital
, Edo State, Nigeria
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed emergency situations with calm and efficiency, providing critical care to stabilise patients.
- Monitored post-operative patients, assessing for signs of complications and managing pain relief strategies.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, such as suturing wounds and inserting cannulas, under supervision.
- Administered prescribed medications, intravenous infusions, and injections, following established protocols for patient safety.
- Conducted initial patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories to facilitate accurate diagnoses.
- Participated in daily ward rounds, offering insights and recommendations for patient care improvements.
- Completed ward rounds with consulting staff and discussed patient treatment plans.
- Completed intensive, structured rotations across General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Physician Assistant
Neomed Diagnostics
, Enugu, Nigeria
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted health professionals with examining and treating patients by measuring vital signs, administering medication and performing routine medical procedures.
- Documented patient encounters, treatments, and progress notes accurately in electronic health records.
- Kept patients' data secure and confidential using electronic systems, complying with health data storage policies and regulations.
- Readied patients for examination and treatment by explaining procedures and directing persons to examination rooms.
Education
Advanced Life Support (eALS) - acute care
Resuscitation Council UK
Norwich, NFK08-2026
Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise -
General Medical Council
Manchester, MAN01-2026
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Derby
Derby01-2023
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine and Surgery
Enugu Stae university of science and technology
Enugu01-2019
GCSEs - Science
Cocci International Secondary school
Enugu01-2012
Skills
- Medication management
- Diagnostic testing
- Examination proficiency
- Diagnosis
- Procedure competency
- Basic life support
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient communication
- Teamwork
- Personal development
Hobbies and interests
- writing
- Reading
- Singing
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
NHS Recent Clinical Integration
- Acute Resuscitation, Confirmed placement on the Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support (eALS) course on 2026-08-14. Thoroughly proficient in the universal adult ALS algorithm, rhythm recognition, and emergency drug pathways.
- Deteriorating Patient Recognition, Certified in Adult and Paediatric Sepsis in Acute Settings via NHS e-LfH. Advanced capability in tracking clinical deterioration using the NEWS2 matrix and executing the Sepsis Six intervention protocol within the golden hour.
- Ward Safety & Legal Frameworks, Fluent in the application of the UK Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and assessing patient capacity for consent and Best Interests treatment.
- Clinical Skills, Confident in independent venepuncture, peripheral intravenous cannulation, arterial blood gas sampling, urethral catheterisation, and 12-lead ECG interpretation.
- Prescribing Safety, Registered user of the official NHS SCRIPT Safe Prescribing framework, with targeted training in high-risk drug management and intravenous fluid resuscitation therapies.
Certification
- Adult Sepsis in acute care
- Pediatric Sepsis in Acute care
- Mental capacity act as part of human right
- Assessing Mental Capacity
- SBAR handover and documentation
Timeline
Clinical Attachment Doctor (Acute Medicine)
Ipswich Hospital
04.2026 - 05.2026
Health Care Assistant
Healthcare Homes
08.2025 - Current
pregnancy and maternity
03.2024 - 07.2025
Junior Doctor
St lukes hospital Anua
10.2021 - 06.2022
House Officer
University of Benn Teaching Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2021
Physician Assistant
Neomed Diagnostics
01.2020 - 07.2020
Advanced Life Support (eALS) - acute care
Resuscitation Council UK
Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise -
General Medical Council
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Derby
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine and Surgery
Enugu Stae university of science and technology
GCSEs - Science
Cocci International Secondary school