Claire Struthers

Currently working in a busy medical-surgical ward providing care for a variety of patients, including:

• Post-operative orthopedic and general surgery
• Medical patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Patients requiring palliative care

More recently I have been acting in the Team Leader role, this has taught me many new skills such as:

• Managing patient flow
• Coordinating with the multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Supporting nursing staff to ensure efficient and safe ward operations.

• Provided nursing care across multiple hospitals and specialties throughout the UK.
• Adapted quickly to unfamiliar clinical settings and operating systems
• Gained exposure to a wide range of procedures and patient needs
• Strengthened ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of care

Worked in a 42-bed assessment unit managing patients with varied acute medical needs. Key responsibilities:

• Medication administration
• Venepuncture and cannulation
• Triage and escalation of care
• Discharge planning and coordination with downstream wards
• Delivery of both clinical and personal care

Provided care in a high-acuity general medical ward. Responsibilities included:

• Medication administration
• Personal care
• Multidisciplinary communication
• Accurate documentation and clinical observations
• Managing complex patient needs and discharge planning

Delivering flexible nursing support across a variety of departments, including:

• Medicine for the Elderly
• Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
• Surgical and Rehabilitation wards
• This role has enhanced my adaptability and broadened my clinical experience across diverse healthcare environments.

Supported clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care.

Duties included:

• Assisting with personal care
• Mealtime assistance
• Recording vital signs
• Maintaining infection control and ward hygiene standards

Provided person-centred support to adults with Autism, including:

• Day-to-day assistance and 24-hour care packages
• Support with social integration, life skills, and activities of daily living
• Working with individuals with complex behavioural, emotional, and physical needs