Sophie Aggett

Motivated under graduate Podiatrist with 3 years of progressive experience. Energetic self-starter and team builder. Navigates high-stress situations and achieve great results when treating patients.

I'm a keen sports players and partake in regular sports such as net all and rugby in high divisions. 

Clinical support worker in PodiatryTorbay Hospital Podiatry － Torbay, Devon

• Communicated between hospital departments to improve patient care continuity.
• Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
• Promoted and encouraged independence while assisting patients with daily routines.
• Established friendly rapport with patients to promote positive health and wellbeing.
• Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to ward supervisor.
• Assisted in cutting, filing and drilling toenails, completing efficiently while following safety procedures.
• Assisted in setting up, taking and moulding insole templates for those with injured feet or requiring assistance with walking.
• Maintained within patient confidentiality guidelines by safely storing all notes and records securely on IHCS and paper notes.
• Maintained excellent patient relationships by going extra mile to assist with treatment planning and walking support.
• Conducted in-depth analysis into patient's feet and legs to determine issues and assess treatment required.
• Managed administrative work, including answering phones, booking appointments and organising patient data.
• Conducted treatment planning for those with limited mobility and suffering from sporting injuries.
• Provided helpful and extensive advice to patients and their carers regarding foot health and footwear.
• Independently applied and secured dressings to patients while following dressing guidelines.
• Managed development and implementation of treatment plans for feet and legs, tailored to patient needs and requirements.
• Conducted follow-ups after patient's first assessment to ensure treatment plans worked effectively.
• Carried out a variety of treatments to patients to assist in easing foot or leg pain.
• Taught patients about continued care and special equipment or solutions for daily needs.
• Partnered with specialists to build comprehensive treatment approaches.
• Coordinated referrals for specialised care in cases of patients with advanced concerns.
• Administered manual treatments to relieve patient pain and improve function.
• Dealt promptly with emergency situations to address needs or coordinate advanced care.
• Monitored patients during treatments, assessment progress and adjusting plans.

3rd year podiatry student due to graduate June 2023