Tara Sadik
London
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional and former doctor with extensive clinical exposure across acute, surgical, hospice, and mental health settings. Skilled in venepuncture, cannulation, blood cultures, swabs, and ECGs, with hands-on experience caring for patients of all ages and needs. Known for providing reassuring, patient-centered care, maintaining accuracy, and working efficiently in fast-paced environments. Now intentionally focusing on phlebotomy, applying medical expertise and practical skills to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Foundation Year 2 Doctor
Airedale General Hospital
Eastburn, West Yorkshire
2025.08 - 2026.03
- Performed venepuncture, blood cultures, and peripheral cannulation in inpatient settings
- Ensured accurate labelling, handling, and timely transport of blood samples
- Communicated clearly to explain procedures and reassure patients
- Maintained strict infection control and aseptic technique
- Worked effectively within multidisciplinary teams in busy clinical environments
Foundation Year One Doctor
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
2024.08 - 2025.08
- Gained extensive experience with venepuncture, blood cultures, and peripheral cannulation across varied specialties
- Provided patient-centred care to elderly patients and young people, adapting communication to individual needs
- Ensured correct patient identification, sample labelling, and documentation
- Followed infection control and safety protocols in all clinical areas
- Supported ward teams by completing blood requests efficiently in high-demand settings
Healthcare assistant - Cardiology
Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
2021.07 - 2023.10
- Recorded ECGs, vital signs, daily weights, and clinical swabs for cardiology inpatients
- Supported patients with personal care, mobility, and comfort
- Assisted nursing and medical staff during ward activities and procedures
- Maintained high standards of infection control, hygiene, and patient safety
- Communicated clearly with patients and worked reliably within a multidisciplinary team
- Worked regular bank shifts across infectious diseases, gynaecology, and gastroenterology wards
Psychiatric Healthcare Assistant
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2020.06 - 2021.07
- Supported patients with daily routines, personal care, and mobility, adapting to individual needs
- Monitored observations and basic clinical tasks, alerting staff to changes in patient condition
- Used calm, empathetic communication to manage anxiety and build rapport with patients
- Assisted with therapeutic activities and ward programs, promoting engagement and wellbeing
COVID 19 Test Centre
University of Sussex
2020.12 - 2021.02
- Collected nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs from patients safely and efficiently
- Ensured accurate labelling, handling, and processing of samples in line with infection control protocols
- Explained procedures clearly to reassure anxious patients of all ages
- Maintained strict hygiene and PPE standards in a high-volume setting
- Worked efficiently within a team to manage patient flow and testing schedules
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
09/2018 - 06/2024
Skills
- Venepuncture, cannulation, blood cultures & swabs
- Sample handling, labelling & processing accuracy
- ECGs, vital signs, daily weights
- Patient-centred communication & reassurance
- Infection control, hygiene & aseptic technique
- Teamwork & efficient workflow in fast-paced environments
Timeline
Foundation Year 2 Doctor
Airedale General Hospital
2025.08 - 2026.03
Foundation Year One Doctor
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
2024.08 - 2025.08
Healthcare assistant - Cardiology
Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
2021.07 - 2023.10
COVID 19 Test Centre
University of Sussex
2020.12 - 2021.02
Psychiatric Healthcare Assistant
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2020.06 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
09/2018 - 06/2024