WASIU OLALEKAN YUSUF
Telford,Shropshire
Summary
I have gained invaluable experience having worked both in the community and hospital settings spanning more than 20 years (United Kingdom and Nigeria).My UK experience has also provided me with an understanding of the cultural context of the UK populace and how to apply Good Medical Practice as required by GMC to ensure patient satisfaction and safety. I'm a qualified UK-trained general practitioner skilled in efficient primary health care delivery, clinical management of physical and mental health disorders, ability to identify medical emergencies, offering treatment according to primary care recommended guidance and making appropriate referrals when required. I'm continuously developing further skills in health promotion and prevention, digital health, medical writing and research. I'm committed to team work as I believe that this improve efficiency and patient care. I have developed problem solving and time management skills, as well as mechanisms to cope and help other colleagues during period of pressure on the system. As a locum GP, I now work across multiple GP clinics, treating people of diverse multicultural background . I'm an approachable, easy going person with ability to work independently, as well as a member of the health team with fellow physicians and other members of the health team in both clinical and academic settings with people from different culture and background. I'm fellow of cardiology with experience as non-invasive cardiology consultant in independent evaluation and management of cardiovascular disease. (in Nigeria), I also have substantial experience of the NHS, having worked as the Cardiology registrar and as a Medical Registrar in Acute Medicine in the UK.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
General practitioner
Yuwalek Limited
Telford, Shropshire
2025.10 - Current
- I work as a locum General Practitioner across multiple GP surgeries in Shropshire, Staffordshire, Birmingham, and the Black Country, providing care for people from diverse multicultural backgrounds.
- Treats a wide array of diseases spanning all age groups, emphasising a holistic approach to health and wellness.
- Conducts thorough physical examinations to detect early stages of disease and commence evidence-based treatment
- Collaborate with other practitioners to ensure appropriate referrals of patients who require specialist care from other professionals.
- Supervise/advise other allied health care colleagues who require professional support.
- Review blood test and other investigation reports, and action the results promptly.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Woodside Medical Practice
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
2024.09 - Current
- Collaborates with nursing and other members of the health team to deliver top quality care
- Identifies health conditions through targeted physical examinations, discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions.
- Educate patients and community members about disease prevention and general wellness to boost awareness of public health issues.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to foster continuum of care.
- Monitor and ensure medical practice compliance, supporting CQC and NHS/CCG quality monitoring inspections
- Generated referrals for patients in need of specialised care and completed paperwork to facilitate seamless transfers.
GENERAL PRACTICE REGISTRAR (GPST3)
Nunwell Surgery Bromyard
Bromyard
2023.08 - Current
- Gained invaluable experience in triage, time management and offering empathetic support to patients.
- Understand the importance and application of ethical principle in evaluation of patient.
- Participated in clinical governance as a means of ensuring that not only is standard of care maintained but also that it is continuously improved.
- Conducted Clinical Audit and leadership project on interpretation of DEXA scan for osteoporosis, and ensuring prompt institution of recommended treatment based on NICE guidance
- Acquired further skills in working as an effective team member
- Attended home visits as means of providing prompt assessment for patient that are unable to attend the surgery
- Generated referrals for patients in need of specialised care and completed paperwork to facilitate seamless transfers.
- Provided support and assistance to colleague during periods of high pressure so as to ensure seamless efficient patient care without delays.
GENERAL PRACTICE REGISTRAR (GPST 2)
Hereford County Hospital, Mortimer surgery
Hereford
2022.08 - 2023.08
- Rotated through hospital departments and acquired skills and knowledge (especially expectations of secondary care clinicians from primary care referral) useful in making efficient referrals to secondary care.
- Rotated the Department of Public Health where I acquired knowledge about research, quality of evidence and public health approach to preventive medicine.
- Had a posting with United Kingdom Health security agency (UKHSA)where I gained valuable experience on the approach to management of notifiable disease, and handling of suspected epidemic
- Conducted Quality Improvement Project on the surgery's compliance with guidance on Hypercholesterolaemia and statin use, I identified areas that needed improvement and provided recommendation which over time brought significant improvement in patient care.
GENERAL PRACTICE REGISTRAR (GPST1)
Nunwell surgery, Stonebow Psychiatry Hospital,
Hereford
2021.08 - 2022.08
- During hospital placement, I gained experience i evaluation of geriatric patient, including frailty assessment and focused care, avoidance of polypharmacy, sensitive discussion of advanced decision and resuscitation choices.
- While on rotation in mental health, i acquired experience in Risk stratification of patient with mood disorders in order to determine the level of risk to the patients and to members of the public
- Understood the available mental health support services available in the community and how to access them.
- Understood when and how to apply the various Mental Health Act to safeguard patients and members of the public.
- Understood the basics of General Practise, competence in the various clinical documentation applications such as Emis, Accurex, Docman and Lexacom.
CARDIOLOGY /ACUTE MEDICINE UNIT REGISTRAR
Cardiology unit/Acute medicine, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
2019.10 - 2021.08
- Prompt assessment, resuscitation and treatment of acute medical emergencies.
- Attending to cardiology referral from various units in the hospital and provision of cardiology related advise for General practitioners.
- Working with other members of the team in conducting ward rounds on inpatient to ensure continued care .
CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANT
Med Care Hospitals
Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria
2019.05 - 2019.09
- Independent evaluation and management of cardiology related medical disorders as the lead physician and provision of appropriate treatments
- Management of of other medical conditions and provision of follow up care.
CARDIOLOGY SENIOR REGISTRAR
Cardiology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria
2015.05 - 2019.04
- Acquired invaluable skills in procedures for assessment of cardiac diseases.
- Provided treatment for cardiac disorders in a large tertiary centre .
- Conducted research about cardiac disorders as a means of contributing to the body of knowledge.
REGISTRAR IN INTERNAL MEDICINE
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
2012.08 - 2015.04
- Treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions in a regional tertiary teaching hospital
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
University Health Centre, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria
2005.11 - 2012.08
- Providing medical care for students and staffs of the university
MEDICAL OFFICER
Ibadan Central Hospital
Ibadan, Nigeria
2005.03 - 2005.11
- Providing care across surgical, obstetric/gynaecology, paediatric and medical subspecialties in a private health care facility
NATIONAL YOUTH CORPS SERVICE DOCTOR
University Medical Centre, Usman Dan Danfodiyo University
Sokoto, Nigeria
2004.02 - 2005.02
- Provided medical care for staffs and students of the university.
INTERNSHIP DOCTOR
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
2003.03 - 2004.02
- I gained invaluable experience as a medical intern across medical subspecialties such as in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics/ Gynaecology, and Surgery.
Education
MRCGP - Membership
Royal College of General Practitioners
United Kigdom2024-08
Skills
- Empathy
- Team player
- Triage
- Strong work ethics
- Evidence based practise
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Humane and Respectful
- Excellent communication skill
- Analytical and problem solving skill
- Community health care Delivery
- Creativity and innovativeness
REFEREE 1
DR Richard Walthew
GP Partner
Nunwell Surgery, Bromyard
United Kingdom. HR7 4BZ
richardwalthew@nhs.net
REFEREE 2
DR Alastair Garner
GP Partner
Nunwell Surgery, Bromyard
United Kingdom. HR7 4BZ
alastairgarner@nhs.net
Timeline
General practitioner
Yuwalek Limited
2025.10 - Current
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Woodside Medical Practice
2024.09 - Current
GENERAL PRACTICE REGISTRAR (GPST3)
Nunwell Surgery Bromyard
2023.08 - Current
GENERAL PRACTICE REGISTRAR (GPST 2)
Hereford County Hospital, Mortimer surgery
2022.08 - 2023.08
GENERAL PRACTICE REGISTRAR (GPST1)
Nunwell surgery, Stonebow Psychiatry Hospital,
2021.08 - 2022.08
CARDIOLOGY /ACUTE MEDICINE UNIT REGISTRAR
Cardiology unit/Acute medicine, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
2019.10 - 2021.08
CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANT
Med Care Hospitals
2019.05 - 2019.09
CARDIOLOGY SENIOR REGISTRAR
Cardiology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
2015.05 - 2019.04
REGISTRAR IN INTERNAL MEDICINE
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
2012.08 - 2015.04
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
University Health Centre, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
2005.11 - 2012.08
MEDICAL OFFICER
Ibadan Central Hospital
2005.03 - 2005.11
NATIONAL YOUTH CORPS SERVICE DOCTOR
University Medical Centre, Usman Dan Danfodiyo University
2004.02 - 2005.02
INTERNSHIP DOCTOR
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
2003.03 - 2004.02
MRCGP - Membership
Royal College of General Practitioners