Patrick Chimhini

Experience

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  University of Essex Students' Union

  Feb 2015 - Oct 2016

  Retail Assistant

  • Worked in a team of Retail Assistants providing excellent customer service in the campus store.• Maintained a clean and well stocked shop floor.• Answered general customer queries.• Processed card and cash payments• Met targets set by supervisors and managers.

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  Imperial College London

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

  Receptionist

  • Provided the highest level of customer care, advise and support to guests.• Dealing with telephone inquiries as well signposting visitors to the right services.• Ensured an effective allocation of accommodation using KX systems. • Ensured an efficient checking in and checking out process.• Providing information and directions to international guests to assist them with their travels in and around London.• Patrolled the accommodation and reported any defects to supervisors Show less

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  Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

  Oct 2016 - Sept 2017

  Trainee Biomedical Scientist

  • Performing routine microbiology tests in accordance with written protocols under supervision.• Assisting biomedical scientists in the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment. • Running controls and performing IQAs as well as shadowing NEQAS samples being tested.• Typing of patient demographics onto a computer and dealing with telephone inquiries.• Processing patient sample types and preparing consumable materials for use within the department.• Complying with all local and national standards of work practice.• Experience using: o DS2 ELISA Automation systemo MALDI-TOF MS Analyser o Bac-T/Alert Systemo VITEK 2 System Show less

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  University of Essex

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

  Community Assistant

  • Certified Adult Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) • Led and supervised a team of Resident Assistants to provide an on-call welfare support system.• Kept accurate records to monitor the progress of my team and promoted team development. • Worked in a multidisciplinary team, providing information, support and social opportunities for students

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  Public Health England

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2019

  Biomedical Scientist

  • Routine testing of all clinical microbiology specimen including the use of BD Kiestra Total Lab Automation (TLA) System and BQ Kiestra InoqulA.• Competent on bacteriology benches including Enterics and Parasitology bench, Urines, Screening bench (ESBL, VRE, CPE and MRSA) and Swabs (HVS, LVS etc.)• Use of lab analysers including the Cepheid GeneXpert System, Bact/Alert 3D and UF1000 Urine Analyser.• Use of LIMS system such as Q-Pulse, DART and EPIC.• Both offline and online plate reading.• Performing antibiotic sensitivity tests (AST) including the measuring and interpretation of results as well as the use of gradient MIC’s.•Quality control including the use of test controls, taking part in the NEQAS scheme and running Internal IQA’s• Adhering to health and safety policies by maintaining lab space and equipment according to the standard operating procedures. Show less

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  Brisca Healthcare Ltd

  Nov 2019 - Oct 2020

  Assistant Manager

  • Care coordination for the domiciliary care service. Ensuring on-call hours are covered outside of office hours.• Conduction of spot checks and staff supervisions to ensure Healthcare assistants are working in line with CQC requirements and company policies and procedures.• Performing medication audits in consultation with GPs and Pharmacies to manage service-user medications.• Management of company drivers and car fleet to ensure non driving staff meet their targets. Monitoring fuel expenses and vehicle mileage to ensure there are no discrepancies.• Performing pre-service assessments for potential new clients and creating person-centred care plans.• Management of staff and responsibility for their workload. Show less

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  Health Service Executive

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2023

  Locum Biomedical Scientist

  • Routine testing of all clinical microbiology specimen.• Competent on all bench work including Enteric bench, Urines bench, MRSA/ESBLs/VRE, MALDI bench, Bloods Cultures and COVID-19 testing.• Use of LIMS system such as Sunquest and Q-Pulse.• Performing sensitivity tests to aid identification of microorganisms. Including the measuring and interpretation of results as well as the use of gradient MIC’s.• Quality control including the use of test controls, taking part in the NEQAS scheme and running Internal IQA’s• Use and maintenance of VITEK MS, VITEK 2, BACT/ARLET VIRTUO, GeneXpert, ROCHE COBAS 6800, Roche Flow PCR systems. Show less

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  BioMérieux

  Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  Field Application Specialist

  • Supporting customers with initial installation and training on purchased equipment. • Providing additional training and field technical troubleshooting to existing customers.• Working closely with Sales to ensure customers receive prompt, accurate and professional support to further their business needs.• Performing basic service applications and LIS interfacing.• Tracking all activity in CRM tool.• Travel up to 80% to interface with customers, attend trade shows and demonstrate products.• Work with direct sales team and distribution partners to increase sales through successful demonstration of products. Show less

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  Brisca Healthcare Ltd

  Dec 2023 - now

  Care Manager

  • Manage the day to day running of the domiciliary/home care service, ensuring standards of care and schedule of visit to clients are maintained in line with CQC standards.• Ensure accurate, concise, and timely records of care given and other administrative documents relating to the provision of care and support.• Lead and supervise Field Supervisors to ensure they manage rotas; communicate to the team to ensure they are fully conversant with their duties and take appropriate action to remedy any unsatisfactory performance.• Ensure effective management of care packages, from referral through to assessment, quality assurance monitoring, ongoing review and termination of care packages.• Ensure the safeguarding of all clients through adherence to relevant legislation, procedures, and codes. • Provide out of hours emergency assistance participating in the on call rota.• Active participation in training to ensure personal development and to build knowledge and competence relative to the role. Show less