Previous employment
Scottish Episcopal Church
Communications Administrator
January 2015 to December 2016
Working within the central office of the Scottish Episcopal Church I:
- maintained corporate digital channels including WordPress website, social media, newsletter and video
- reported on analytic data and public engagement with suggested improvements
- prepared corporate publications including annual directory, annual report and liturgy
- liaised with suppliers such as developers and printers to obtain quotes, maintain quality and ensure delivery within agreed timescales
Additionally, I:
- sourced and edited images
- recorded, edited and uploaded videos to YouTube
- drafted and formatted copy, including press releases and copy for the website and newsletter
NHS Lothian
Temporary Medical Secretary
October to December 2014
Audiotyping letters to parents and guardians at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children.
Staff Nurse
November 2012 to October 2014
Latterly working in Medicine of the Elderly rehabilitation, where I was a Dementia Link Nurse. As Dementia Link Nurse, my role was to promote best practice in the care of those with dementia.
Holy Cross Hospital, Haslemere
Staff Nurse
August 2011 to October 2012
Neuro-rehabiliation hospital, supporting patients with significant neurological injuries and conditions. Many of these patients had varying levels of cognitive impairment, and several required long-term ventilation through a tracheostomy.
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Staff Nurse
August 2010 to August 2011
Working in critical care at the height of the swine flu outbreak. I predominantly worked within intensive care, caring for acutely unwell patients, many of whom were minimally conscious and on a ventilator.
Ipsos MORI
Telephone Interviewer (part-time)
February 2008 to February 2010
Telephoning members of the public to ask their opinion on a variety of topics including politics, health and crime.
NHS Lothian
Temporary Medical Secretary
June to August 2006
Audiotyping letters to patients at the Dental Hospital.
Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham
Auxiliary Nurse
August 2005 to June 2006
Working on a busy general surgery ward, supporting staff nurses in caring for patients.