WHY DID I CHOOSE TO STUDY AESTHETICS AFTER SO MANY YEARS IN THE NHS?
I love my role in emergency medicine and have been lucky (and driven) enough to explore and spend time in many different roles within the Ambulance Service and Primary Care settings, working my way up to a Clinical Lead position and Advanced Paramedic; which is a great personal achievement considering I wasn't lucky enough to be supported through university when I was a teenager...and have worked my way up through the ranks with grit and determination alone.
However, 19 years on the front line and being surrounded by sadness and suffering on a daily basis takes it toll physically, mentally and emotionally.
I lost someone very dear to me in 2022, and decided that I was going to do something to rebalance my working life to bring joy and happiness to people, and by default bring joy and happiness to myself for being able to help. I had the skill set and I had the competence and drive. I just had to put in the hard work and dedication.
Because I care about getting it right for my patients, I sought the best education with a multi-award-winning team to mentor me. I completed my Post Graduate Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine with Interface Aesthetics in Harley Street in 2023. I haven't just completed a 2-day course to jab people's faces - I travelled backwards and forwards to London every month for a year to complete external clinical exams and mentorship days - along with 4 x Masters-level assignments around the law and ethics of Aesthetic Medicine and the history of Aesthetic Medicine. Now qualified, I seek inspiration from other experienced practitioners and Key Opinion Leaders to continue to grow and develop my skills.
I love learning and have a special interest in rejuvenating medicine, which is currently a really exciting field of aesthetics for those of us fighting the ageing battle!!
If you want to more or feel inspired to take the next step in your own journey....you can book online.
The other side of
Me......
As well as working in the NHS and running my busy clinic, I am wife to Simon (also a Paramedic) and mum to our daughter Dylan and Shadow, the Labrador. Simon and I also own and run a pub and Steakhouse....The Catchpenny & The Hide in Pontefract. Gluttons for punishment I think as we never stop!! But we hope we are teaching the importance of a good work ethic to Dylan who simply spends her life dancing, singing and generally being a smiling happy little girl :)
Relevant Post Graduate Training and Education...
Jan 2022 - March 2023
Level 7 PGDip in Aesthetic Injectables
Interface Aesthetics, 10 Harley Street, London.
As we move closer to towards a regulated licensing scheme in the UK, it is looking likely that all aesthetics practitioners will require a recognised Masters level Post Graduate Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine. The government has enlisted the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) to devise a licensing scheme for all local authorities to adopt. More info can be found on the JCCP website.
To ensure my compliance - I completed this in 2022/2023.
2023
Independant and Supplementary Prescribing
Masters level prescribing allows me to prescribe required prescription only medications, and ensures that my clients can have confidence in my attention to safe prescribing and management of all potential complications.
2018
PGCert + multiple Individual Level 7modules in Advanced Clinical Practice - Sheffield Hallam University
As a Registered Paramedic in Advanced Practice I have a number of level 7 certificates in areas such as Would Care, Minor Illness, Minor Injury, Mental Health, MSK, Advanced Physical Assessment and Consultation Skills, Pathophysiology - all of which are transferable to Aesthetics.