United Kingdom
Medical doctor with a background in Emergency Medicine and current experience as a Functional Health Assessor. I have worked across acute clinical settings, managing undifferentiated patients and high-pressure presentations, before transitioning into structured, evidence-based functional health assessments. My work involves applying clinical reasoning to assess the impact of physical and mental health conditions on daily functioning, supported by clear documentation and defensible reporting. I am particularly interested in portfolio medical careers that combine clinical judgement, assessment work, and high professional standards, including occupational health, medico-legal, and related roles.
Working as a Medical Healthcare Practitioner conducting functional health assessments in line with DWP guidance to evaluate the impact of physical and mental health conditions on daily functioning. Undertake structured, evidence-based assessments, review medical records, and produce clear, defensible reports aligned with functional descriptors. Apply clinical reasoning, communication skills, and professional judgement to complex cases, ensuring high standards of accuracy, consistency, and patient-centred assessment. Maintain compliance with clinical governance, documentation standards, and ongoing training requirements.
Worked as a Junior Clinical Fellow in a busy Emergency Department managing a wide range of acute medical, surgical, and trauma presentations. Independently assessed and managed undifferentiated patients, including chest pain, sepsis, acute neurological presentations, abdominal pain, and trauma, with appropriate escalation to seniors. Gained experience in resuscitation, acute decision-making, safeguarding, documentation, and multidisciplinary team working. Regularly involved in handovers, safety huddles, and clinical governance activities, developing strong communication and prioritisation skills in a high-pressure environment.
Completed Foundation Year 1 clinical training following graduation, gaining supervised experience across multiple hospital specialties. Core rotations included General Surgery and Internal Medicine, with additional exposure to acute medical care and ward-based practice. Responsibilities included inpatient medical management, post-operative care, clerking and reviewing patients, prescribing, documentation, discharge planning, and participation in on-call rotas under senior supervision. Developed strong foundations in clinical assessment, multidisciplinary teamwork, communication, and safe escalation of care in a teaching hospital environment.