Ashley Edwards

Experience

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  Cafe bleu

  Oct 2005 - Nov 2011

  Head Waiter

  Head waiter, wine expert and commis chef, this was the first job I had and I kept throughout my time in school and university.

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  University of Birmingham

  Sept 2008 - Nov 2009

  Catering Assistant

  I worked in rios as the barista and Costcutters as a retail assistant, at university, having a job is key!

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  Freelance

  Oct 2009 - now

  Standup Comedian

  Stand up comedian

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  University of Bristol

  Feb 2011 - Feb 2012

  Transcriptionist

  Listened to recorded conversations used by pHD students which they had recorded for their theses. I then typed the conversations as accurately as possible and submitted the work to the student as per their requirements.

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  Clear Links Support Ltd.

  Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

  Scribe and Sighted Guide

  I worked for students with disabilities to enable them to fully access their degrees.

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  Tuxford Primary School

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  Teaching Assistant

  Volunteer at working in year 2, 4/5 and 6.

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  Four Seasons Healthcare

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  Healthcare Assistant

  Working as a care worker in a care home with the elderly with a mixture of needs. I did a variety of day and night shifts and this is one the most challenging jobs that I have had but I did really enjoy it :)

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  Countess of Chester Hospital

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

  Therapy assistant

  Here I was a dietetic assistant and SLT assistant in an inpatient setting in hospital. I would review patients and liaise with staff regarding inappropriate referrals. I would also assist with swallow assessments.

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  Southend University Hospital

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2019

  I have now been promoted to a band 6 position on the stroke unit of the hospital working in a vast array of speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders. I will be specialising in palliative dysphagia. I work on the acute general wards at the hospital specialising in dysphagia assessment and management. I am part of an ever growing team which works closely with other professionals and smile whilst they do it.

  • Senior Speech and Language Therapist

    Mar 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Speech and Language Therapist

    Jan 2015 - Feb 2016
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  Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

  May 2019 - now

  Clinical manager for Frailty Chairing the staff and patient network group, organising in Trust campaigns and working with Communications and equality teams. Working with other network groups also and creating online content Dementia specialist managing Band 6s and 3s. Cover the community including care homes and own homes with dysphagia services.I specialise in dementia and end of life care, working with palliative care, inpatient services and other community mental health services.

  • Clinical Team Manager for Care Coordination Service

    Apr 2023 - now

  • LGBTQ+ Network Chair

    Aug 2019 - Mar 2023

  • Clinical Team Lead

    May 2019 - Mar 2023