Sophie Joyce
Aldridge,Walsall
Summary
I have over 10 years of nursing experience predominantly consisting of vaccination and immunisation roles, ranging from travel health, baby clinics, flu clinics, covid clinics and maternity vaccines. I have developed a wealth of knowledge and advanced skills around vaccine administration, planning, overseeing and carrying out vaccine clinics within clinical and community settings. I most recently completed a secondment as Deputy Team Manager for the maternity vaccination service at Birmingham Women’s Hospital providing me with valuable experience within a leadership role. I particularly enjoyed mentoring and supporting the team. I developed my knowledge and skills around the day to day tasks involved in managing a team, managing rota’s, sickness, absences, and completing the appropriate documentation such as; return to works, annual reviews and auditing. I would attend monthly review meetings with NHS England where I would analyse and present data regarding vaccine uptake and contribute to the planning and implementation of the service objectives going forward. Overall this experience has given me a wealth of knowledge and skills which I am keen to expand and develop.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Maternity Vaccination Nurse
Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital
Birmingham
2024.01 - Current
- We were a new team funded by NHS England to increase the uptake of maternity vaccinations, which we have successfully done to date reducing the rates of whooping cough and RSV in babies and young children.
- Within this role I recently completed a 6 month secondment as Deputy Team Manager. Giving me valuable experience in a leadership role.
- As part of my role I educate women and their families in the importance of vaccinations in pregnancy.
- I played a key role in establishing the vaccination service in multiple antenatal clinics across Birmingham.
- I take a compassionate and non - judgemental approach to vaccine hesitancy, I focus on building trust asking open ended questions and listen to any specific concerns. I try and educate with evidence based data and direct to National Guidelines.
- I come across a lot of cultural diversity including language barriers which I adapt to, to ensure I continue to communicate effectively and compassionately.
Practice nurse
Aldergate Medical Practice
Tamworth, Staffordshire
2021.10 - 2024.01
- I was the practice's lead vaccination nurse, I would carry out travel and baby immunisation clinics. I ensured all vaccinations were administered according to national guidelines and PGD's were followed and up to date, upholding public health standards.
- I ensured the appropriate storage and handling of vaccines at all times ensuring the cold chain was appropriately maintained. I always followed the appropriate actions, procedures and reporting if any concerns with vaccine administration and storage.
- I assisted in planning and executing mass Flu and Covid clinics for all eligible practice patients.
- I would travel to patient's homes, care homes or residential home's to administer vaccines if patients were unable to travel.
- Assisted in minor surgeries to ensure seamless procedures.
- I always ensured my training was up to date and actively pursued to continue my professional development.
Practice nurse
Ivy Grove Surgery
Ripley, Derbyshire
2020.09 - 2021.10
- During this time I attended University and completed my Post Graduate Certficate in Practice Nursing with Cytology.
- I provided and maintained a high standard of treatment room nursing which included; routine injections, baby immunisations, wound care, cytology, venepuncture, requesting pathology, learning disability reviews, hypertension reviews, diabetes reviews and health promotion.
- Provided nursing assistance to the Doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.
- I supported the senior nurse in her role of providing day to day management of the nursing team on behalf of partners/ practice manager.
- I was the surgeries Learning Disability lead nurse , and it was my responsibility to ensure the surgeries learning disability register was up to date and all the patients individual health needs were met, whilst providing support to their families and carers.
- I was also the surgeries infection control lead, ensuring all standards of infection control were maintained to the highest standard in all clinical areas and were in line with the CCG and national guidelines.
- I am a qualified practice supervisor and assessor for nursing students and associates. I enjoyed taking on this role facilitating their learning and making sure they got the most out of their practice placements.
Surgical Staff Nurse
Spire
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
2019.11 - 2020.09
- I worked within a large multi disciplinary team on a surgical ward which provided pre operative and post operative care for a wide range of surgical patients such as; Orthopaedic, Oncology, Gynaecology, Urology and Cosmetic.
- I assisted with pre operative procedures such as; venepuncture, ECG and MRSA swabbing
- Recording detailed past medical history, to identify individual care needs.
- I liaised with patients families and carers, to ensure all psychological needs are met.
- Recognising the signs of a deteriorating patient, recording signs and symptoms correctly. Escalating concerns appropriately and efficiently.
- Nurse led discharge, which included transfer of care and liaising with other professionals to ensure continuation of care.
- I assisted in post operative procedures such as wound dressing, removal of clips and sutures, removal of drains and catheter care. I also assisted with post operative complications and escalated when necessary.
- I always maintained patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
- I would seek feedback from patients and visitors and evaluate and reflect on care given.
Nurse Assessor
Centre for Health and Disability Assessments
2018.06 - 2019.11
- Assessing a diverse range of clientele with a broad range of physical and mental health conditions.
- Managing a high volume of clientele and learning to independently structure and manage my time effectively, whilst still working within the accordance of the Code of Conduct.
- Recognising vulnerable adults and safe guarding concerns, ensuring the appropriate health professionals are informed by liaising with GP’s and Emergency Services.
- Working within a multi disciplinary team and supporting each other with knowledge and guidance.
Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit
University Hospitals Birmingham
2016.03 - 2018.06
- I worked alongside the multi disciplinary team to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate my patients care within a fast paced environment where patients presented acutely unwell with a vast range of medical conditions.
- I rotated between the ambulatory care unit, acute medical unit triage and the ward area.
- I assessed and directed patients to the most appropriate level of care for there individual needs, to avoid inappropriate admissions.
- I built on my confidence, knowledge and understanding by engaging with senior healthcare professionals, challenging ideas, asking questions, discussing and reflecting on care given.
- I cared for patients with a variety of long term medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and heart disease.
- I picked up the unfamiliar processes, documentation and computer systems quickly and effectively.
Health Care Assistant
Bank - Countess of Chester Hospital
2014.08 - 2015.12
- I worked on a range of wards throughout the hospital meaning I frequently adapted to new working environments to deliver high quality person centred care.
- I worked within multi-disciplinary teams to support patients in meeting their essential needs, such as personal care, nutrition, emotional support and maintaining the ward environment.
Education
Degree with Hons - Adult Nursing
University of Chester
2013.03 - 2016.03
National Diploma - Beauty Therapy Sciences
University College Birmingham
2010.09 - 2012.06
GCSE - Computer Sciences
Plantsbrook School
2007.09 - 2007.09
GCSE - Science
Plantsbrook School
2007.09 - 2009.06
GCSE - English Language
Plantsbrook School
2007.09 - 2009.06
GCSE - English Literature
Plantsbrook School
2007.09 - 2009.06
Post Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing - Practice Nursing
De Montfort University
Leicester 2020.09 - 2021.06
GCSE - Mathematics
Plantsbrook School
2007.09 - 2009.06
Timeline
Maternity Vaccination Nurse
Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital
2024.01 - Current
Practice nurse
Aldergate Medical Practice
2021.10 - 2024.01
Practice nurse
Ivy Grove Surgery
2020.09 - 2021.10
Post Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing - Practice Nursing
De Montfort University
2020.09 - 2021.06
Surgical Staff Nurse
Spire
2019.11 - 2020.09
Nurse Assessor
Centre for Health and Disability Assessments
2018.06 - 2019.11
Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit
University Hospitals Birmingham
2016.03 - 2018.06
Health Care Assistant
Bank - Countess of Chester Hospital
2014.08 - 2015.12
Degree with Hons - Adult Nursing
University of Chester
2013.03 - 2016.03
National Diploma - Beauty Therapy Sciences
University College Birmingham
2010.09 - 2012.06
GCSE - Computer Sciences
Plantsbrook School
2007.09 - 2007.09
GCSE - Science
Plantsbrook School
2007.09 - 2009.06
GCSE - English Language
Plantsbrook School
2007.09 - 2009.06
GCSE - English Literature
Plantsbrook School
2007.09 - 2009.06
GCSE - Mathematics
Plantsbrook School
2007.09 - 2009.06