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Alison Freeman

Dippach

Summary

A driven and highly capable individual who thrives on attention to detail. Seeking a return to employment following a career break caring for three young children. This involved several country relocations within a four year period in support of partners career progression.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Administrator

NHS England
2017.06 - 2018.02
  • Proficient use of patient database systems to maintain records, process medical prescriptions, private healthcare referrals and co-ordinate scheduling.
  • Utilised clear and concise language with accurate medical terminology ensuring utmost discretion.
  • Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation practices.
  • Multi-tasked a range of administrative procedures within a fast paced city centre medical practice.
  • Applied critical thinking to assess triage, allocating patients accordingly.
  • Liaised with medical staff and executed all administrative requests within appropriate timescales.
  • Maintained patient care applying effective interpersonal skills.

Careers Adviser

Skills Development Scotland/Herts Council
2010.04 - 2017.01
  • Developed comprehensive career plans for clients to achieve their professional goals with clear action steps and timelines.
  • Offered personalised career coaching sessions addressing individual needs effectively
  • Utilised client database systems and maintained and developed online careers resources.
  • Assigned team trainer role for use of client database.
  • Supported students towards a positive destination, recording destination statistics for the government.
  • Organised career events, delivered presentations, 1:1 interviews and group workshops.

Guidance Adviser

Glasgow South East Regeneration Agency
2006.10 - 2010.03

Working for Families Project

  • Provide careers advice and guidance to a caseload of parents towards a return to employment, education or training.
  • Utilise client database systems.
  • Work in close partnership with external agencies


Bridging Services Project

  • Set up, market and deliver a new careers service.
  • Manage a caseload of clients (16+) who were seeking a return to work following ill health or managing a health condition.
  • Form effective partnerships with key healthcare staff.




Education

Master of Science - Careers Guidance And Development

West of Scotland University
Scotland, UK

Postgraduate Diploma - Careers Guidance (QCG)

Strathclyde University
Scotland, UK

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

West of Scotland University
Scotland, UK

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Critical thinker
  • Problem solver
  • IT literate
  • Self-motivated

Volunteering

March 2018 – June 2018 (Whilst on maternity leave)

Grassmarket Community Project, Edinburgh,Scotland, UK

Health All Round initiaitve. Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Timeline

Medical Administrator

NHS England
2017.06 - 2018.02

Careers Adviser

Skills Development Scotland/Herts Council
2010.04 - 2017.01

Guidance Adviser

Glasgow South East Regeneration Agency
2006.10 - 2010.03

Master of Science - Careers Guidance And Development

West of Scotland University

Postgraduate Diploma - Careers Guidance (QCG)

Strathclyde University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

West of Scotland University
Alison Freeman