CV, Psychology Graduate Seeking Work in North America

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Skills keywords: assistant practitioner, assistant psychology, health psychology, research assistant, trainee in psychology

Current location:  WORTHING - View on map

Nationality: United Kingdom

Spoken languages: Bengali, english, Hindi

Profile Summary

A Masters graduate in Health Psychology with full passion and dedication in helping people and wish to achieve a career ambition in the healthcare world. I am looking for a challenging role where I can contribute and deliver positive results through my hard work and determination to success. I am well equipped to self-manage and work independently or work collaboratively in a close team to further our collective efforts. I am technologically savvy, and a fast-learner. I have undertaken extensive research experience, been a part of a weight management programme and currently working in elderly medicine care.

Employment History

September 2015 – Present

Western Sussex NHS Trust – Worthing Hospital

Healthcare Assistant – Trauma & Orthopaedics

Assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

– Blood pressure monitoring

– Simple wound care including pressure ulcers

– Record keeping and health data input e.g. fluid & food intake, temperature, weight & blood sugar levels

– Assisting patients with their hygiene

– Resuscitation and CPR

– Safe guarding Adults and well being

– Assist patients to mobilise

March 2015 – Present

Community Companion-St. Barnabas Hospice

Provide additional practical support to patients (under palliative care) and carers in their homes.

– Encourage and support independent living.

– Befriending them and providing emotional support, carrying out allocated tasks.

– Demonstrate well-developed coping strategies.

August 2010 – February 2015

Student Ambassador & Helper-Middlesex University

Working as an ambassador for the University.

– Conducted and managed tours, – Marketed events – Managed induction & orientation for new students

– Assisted in registration, scholarships, financial assistance and appointments for prospective and current students.

– Engaging in university activities with school children as part of the outreach team and providing the right education to higher education.

May 2013 – August 2013

Weight Management Assistant-Camden Active Health Team

Administered motivational interviewing and managed the weight loss sessions for overweight clients.

– Delivered weight management sessions to older adults from various backgrounds with high BMI, chronic and mental illnesses.

– Created booklets, materials and created procedure for clients’ therapy to motivate & achieve their weight loss goals. Monitoring patient progress. – Received Training Certificate in Delivering Weight Loss sessions.

October 2010 – June 2011

Research Assistant at the Psychology Department-Middlesex University

Assisted in Qualitative and Quantitative Research for large groups of participants.

– Collected & input data into SPSS. Ran Meta-analysis on research on surrogacy adoption and predictors of IVF.

– Conducted interviews on stigma towards mental health (transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis),

– Conducted reference checks, literature reviews for projects & proof read articles/books before submission.

– Researched & assisted in securing grants.

– Working in a multidisciplinary team and independently.

Education

October 2012 – October 2013

Middlesex University (Hendon Campus) – MSc Health Psychology – Pass

Coursework in the theory, issues, and application of Psychology, Psychosocial Foundations of Health & Illness, Healthcare Delivery-oncology, reproductive health, cognitive behavioral therapy, and Advanced Research Methods in Psychology. Dissertation title: The Influence of Restrained Eating on Smoking. Quantitative approach.

September 2008 – July 2012

Middlesex University (Hendon Campus) – BSc Psychology – 2:2

Coursework in Research Methods, Ethics & Practice of Psychology. Sub-Fields included: Social & Developmental (Lifespan), Biological & Cognitive. Health, Exercise & Sport. Consciousness, Well Being & Mental Health. Dissertation title: Students Attitude Towards Mental Illness. Qualitative approach.

2006 – August 2008

Worthing Sixth Form College (Worthing) – A-Levels September

Psychology, Sociology & Graphic Design

September 2002 – August 2006

Davison High School for Girls (Worthing) – GCSE’s

Science, Mathematics, English, Geography, Business Studies, French, Religious Studies & Graphic design