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Research fellow on NHS Race and Health Observatory commissioned review into ethnic health inequalities in precision medicine. Leading qualitative work package exploring current knowledge and awareness of ethnic health inequalities, barriers and facilitators to access and uptake of genomics services and research for ethnic minority groups.

Research assistant on the NIHR PGfAR funded research programme Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment (PrAISED).Lead on telephone data collection and worked with trial management team to co-ordinate research activities for the multi-site feasibility trial.For the PrAISED multicentre RCT, I co-lead on the preparation of NHS ethics and HRA approval application. I also compiled applications and sought approvals for… Show more Research assistant on the NIHR PGfAR funded research programme Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment (PrAISED).Lead on telephone data collection and worked with trial management team to co-ordinate research activities for the multi-site feasibility trial.For the PrAISED multicentre RCT, I co-lead on the preparation of NHS ethics and HRA approval application. I also compiled applications and sought approvals for non-substantial and substantial amendments as when required for the trial. In collaboration with my colleagues I co-designed comprehensive and accessible researcher training materials, researcher training programme and participant facing documentation. I collaborated with my colleagues to deliver high quality training to researchers at study sites for the definitive multicentre RCT.I developed and maintained, positive and productive working relationships with researchers and therapy teams at study sites. Providing support to sites face to face and remotely, dealing with queries effectively and efficiently to ensure smoothing running of study activities at each. Excellent working relationships with all study sites were key to the trial being able to recruit to time and target and achieve a high follow up success rate of 75%.Actively involved in participant recruitment and participant follow up activities for the Nottinghamshire site, recruiting to time and target, and achieving a high follow up success rate of 81% at site level. Trained in taking informed consent and conducting capacity assessments with vulnerable older adults. Conducted comprehensive assessments including cognition, balance and mood with older adults with dementia. I also co-led the diversity work package for the PrAISED implementation study. This study explored facilitators and barriers to engagement with complex interventions, rehabilitation and research for people with dementia from underserved communities. Show less

Experience of liaising with potentially vulnerable clients, dealing with queries, safety concerns, identifying potential risks. Processing self and third party referrals. Improving communications between project team, GP practices and service providers, by providing regular patient journey updates and outcomes. Streamlined data collection activities increasing triage efficiency and data quality. Experience in assisting marketing activities including managing organisation’s social media… Show more Experience of liaising with potentially vulnerable clients, dealing with queries, safety concerns, identifying potential risks. Processing self and third party referrals. Improving communications between project team, GP practices and service providers, by providing regular patient journey updates and outcomes. Streamlined data collection activities increasing triage efficiency and data quality. Experience in assisting marketing activities including managing organisation’s social media activity.Undertaking patient triage activities, which includes administering psychological wellbeing assessments. Show less

Assisting in the Government’s ‘Plan for growth’ by monitoring NHS providers’ research performance using the 70 day benchmark exercise. Regularly collect and analyse performance data on initiating and delivering clinical research, using a specialised platform and Microsoft excel. Contribute to compilation of quarterly reports on NHS providers’ performance, for the Department of Health. Liaise with NHS trusts, dealing with data submission queries and providing feedback on data quality and website… Show more Assisting in the Government’s ‘Plan for growth’ by monitoring NHS providers’ research performance using the 70 day benchmark exercise. Regularly collect and analyse performance data on initiating and delivering clinical research, using a specialised platform and Microsoft excel. Contribute to compilation of quarterly reports on NHS providers’ performance, for the Department of Health. Liaise with NHS trusts, dealing with data submission queries and providing feedback on data quality and website publications. Effectively managing changes to data submission requirements, ensuring relevant organisations receive accurate information about new data metrics in a timely manner. Show less

Endeavoured to provide a warm and friendly service to customers. Ensured that all customer queries and transactions are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Conducted re-merchandising and mark down duties as well ensuring all displays were well maintained and regularly updated.

Assisted the University with open days for undergraduate and post graduate students. Spoke with students and parents, answering questions, reflecting on my experiences as a student as well as sign posting visitors to relevant talks and tours.

Upholding Asda's beliefs of service to the customer, respect for the individual and striving for excellence. Demonstrated service to the customer by provide customers with a warm and friendly service and ensure that they feel valued.Successfully demonstrated respect for the individual by treating customers and colleagues in a fair manner. Adopt a ‘can do’ attitude to provide customers with a high quality service and support colleagues wherever possible. Actively ensured that all restricted… Show more Upholding Asda's beliefs of service to the customer, respect for the individual and striving for excellence. Demonstrated service to the customer by provide customers with a warm and friendly service and ensure that they feel valued.Successfully demonstrated respect for the individual by treating customers and colleagues in a fair manner. Adopt a ‘can do’ attitude to provide customers with a high quality service and support colleagues wherever possible. Actively ensured that all restricted products were sold in accordance to legal selling regulations. Show less

As an Ambassador I acted as a representative for the University, providing all prospective students and their families with information about open days, the university, the courses and student life. Directed students to relevant talks and members of staff best positioned to provide further information about courses I was unfamiliar with. Spoke with students and families alike about my university experience, as well as conducting campus tours and highlighting the range of facilities available to… Show more As an Ambassador I acted as a representative for the University, providing all prospective students and their families with information about open days, the university, the courses and student life. Directed students to relevant talks and members of staff best positioned to provide further information about courses I was unfamiliar with. Spoke with students and families alike about my university experience, as well as conducting campus tours and highlighting the range of facilities available to students. Show less