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Vanessa Anne Nichols

Guildford,Surrey

Summary

PhD student at King's College London (part-time) specialising in autism and health sciences research, seeking charity role to utilise strong administrative skills and background in psychology and healthcare.

Highly organised and conscientious professional, with attention to detail in all aspects of work, always striving to achieve the very best results in all tasks and projects. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organisational and communication skills.

Highly motivated with a passion for learning gaining 1st class BSc (Hons) and MSc Psychological Science (Merit) award whilst working and managing family life.

Experience of neurodiversity within career and home life.

Previous roles include clinical work within dentistry. A happy and cheerful member of the team, now looking to change career direction.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Dental Hygienist

Quaintways Cottage Dental Surgery
Hartley Witney, Hampshire
08.2013 - Current
  • Practice lead for neurodiversity. Strong knowledge of reasonable adjustments in healthcare for autistic patients. Serving adiverse range of patients, promoting inclusivity in dental healthcare.
  • Skilled communicator, specialising in care of phobic patients.
  • Healthcare administration duties, writing education literature for the team. Use of medical database to manage accurate dental records, upholding patient confidentiality.
  • Providing mentorship and support for Dental Nurses, taking on trainer and assessment role.
  • Performing periodontal treatments to treat disease and maintain oral health. Screening patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth.
  • Improving clients' oral health through targeted hygiene advice and teaching.

Dental Hygienist

Rectory House Dental Practice
Guildford, Surrey
07.2005 - 03.2012
  • Dental Hygienist clinical and healthcare administration duties as detailed above.

Dental Hygienist

Tudor House Dental Practice
Ashtead, Surrey
03.2007 - 09.2010

Dental Hygienist

Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice
Guildford, Surrey
10.2005 - 08.2008

Community Dental Therapist

NHS
Romford, Essex
09.2002 - 06.2005
  • Performing dental restorations and extractions for children and young people with special educational needs or high anxiety.
  • Applied topical treatments and fissure sealants with high accuracy.
  • Giving of local anaesthetic before fillings or extractions.
  • Taking and interpreting dental x-rays.
  • Dental hygienist duties as listed above.

Education

King's College London
06/2024 -

MSc - Psychological Science

Brunel University London
01.2021 - 09/2023

BSc (Hons) - Dental Studies

University of Central Lancashire
01.2018 - 08/2020

Executive Personal Assistant Diploma - Business Administration and IT

Pitmans Business School
2008/2008 - 2009/2009

Diplomas in Dental Therapy and Hygiene - Dentistry

Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry
03.2000 - 07/2002

Oral Health Education Certificate - Dentistry

Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry
1999 - 2000

Dental Nursing National Certificate -

Southend Technical College
Southend-on-Sea
1995 - 1997

A-Level - English Literature

Havering Technical College
Essex
1993 - 1994

9 GCSEs -

Emerson Park Senior School
Essex.
1989 - 1990

Timeline

MSc - Psychological Science

Brunel University London
01.2021 - 09/2023

BSc (Hons) - Dental Studies

University of Central Lancashire
01.2018 - 08/2020

Dental Hygienist

Quaintways Cottage Dental Surgery
08.2013 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Tudor House Dental Practice
03.2007 - 09.2010

Dental Hygienist

Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice
10.2005 - 08.2008

Dental Hygienist

Rectory House Dental Practice
07.2005 - 03.2012

Community Dental Therapist

NHS
09.2002 - 06.2005

Diplomas in Dental Therapy and Hygiene - Dentistry

Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry
03.2000 - 07/2002

King's College London
06/2024 -

Executive Personal Assistant Diploma - Business Administration and IT

Pitmans Business School
2008/2008 - 2009/2009

Oral Health Education Certificate - Dentistry

Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry
1999 - 2000

Dental Nursing National Certificate -

Southend Technical College
1995 - 1997

A-Level - English Literature

Havering Technical College
1993 - 1994

9 GCSEs -

Emerson Park Senior School
1989 - 1990
Vanessa Anne Nichols