Profile
Laura Haworth
My CV
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Education:
MSc- University of Salford (2013-current), BSc- University of Sheffield (2010-2013), St Wilfrid’s C of E High School (2002-2009)
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Qualifications:
BSc Hons Biomedical Science, A levels (AAB), GCSE’s- (10 A*-A)
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Work History:
Royal Cornwall Hospital, University of Sheffield, Huntley’s of Samlesbury
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Current Job:
Clinical vascular scientist trainee
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About Me:
Work hard, play hard!
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I live in Truro, Cornwall with two friends and our cat. I live 10 minutes away from some beautiful beaches- perfect in summer when you can finish work and head straight to the beach for a BBQ or a surf. I enjoy staying active by running, cycling and surfing. I am currently on the scientific training programme (STP) where I specialise in vascular science. It is a 3 year course with my work based practical placement based at Royal Cornwall Hospital and completing my master’s through the University of Salford- which means quite a lot of travelling.
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Using high technology science to enable us to listen and obtain some amazing images of our arteries and veins in our bodies so that we can help to diagnose important problems so that the doctors can try to fix them.
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My Typical Day:
Performing ultrasound scans on patients to identify problems with their arteries and veins.
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A typical day is busy from the start- I see patients from a range of clinics and those from the wards in the hospital throughout the day. I use ultrasound (just like pregnant ladies have) technology to be able to see inside the body to look at the blood vessels. I can look at the blood flowing through the arteries and veins and can listen to the blood flow to see how fast it is flowing. I see patients’ with a range of vascular problems- those with deep vein thrombosis to stroke patients. I use the ultrasound imaging to see if there is any problems with their vascular system that could be causing their problems. Once I have imaged the patient I will write a report on what I have seen and what could be wrong with the patient. The results of our scanning help guide the doctors on the best treatment to help the patient.
As I am a trainee I am constantly still learning new things and skills but also means part of my day involves revising hard for exams/writing essays (this bit is less fun)! After a long but interesting day at work I like to wind down with a run, a gym session or a catch up with friends.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
Put on an interactive open day for young people to promote vascular science and the STP.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Friendly, determined and caring
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Not really I was too much of a teacher’s pet.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Too many to choose from!
What's your favourite food?
Anything mexican mmm
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
To have the money to travel more, to qualify as a vascular scientist, to be able to run a marathon
Tell us a joke.
What is the fastest way to determine the sex of a chromosome? Pull down its’ genes!
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