Tell us about your care needs and we'll confirm their availability and help arrange an introduction.
Annette is a highly experienced and dedicated Care Practitioner with over eleven years in her current role and a career spanning more than two decades across NHS trusts, community services, and learning disability support. She holds a Degree in Health & Social Care and an NVQ Level 3, complemented by extensive up-to-date training in areas such as palliative care, medication management, and end-of-life care. Annette is known for her person-centred approach, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to service users and their families.
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Care Practitioner (Band 4)·Feb 2017 – Present
Working as a Community Care Practitioner within Adult Community Services, Annette provides clinical care and support to patients in their own homes and at the local community hospital. Her responsibilities include wound care, insulin injections, syringe drivers, and the management of complex patients, including those receiving palliative care. She implements personal support plans focused on individual welfare, needs, and interests while managing challenging caseloads to the highest standard.
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Day Service Facilitator (Scale 5)·2005 – 2017
In this role within a learning disabilities day services team, Annette devised and implemented therapeutic group work sessions using a person-centred approach, and assessed and reviewed the changing needs of service users in line with the Care Act 2014. She was responsible for key working with individuals and their carers, devising individual service plans, supporting personal care and wound care, administering medication, insulin, and PEG feeding, and facilitating physiotherapy sessions. She collaborated closely with Care Managers, Social Workers, Community Nurses, and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for individuals.
South London & Maudsley NHS Trust
Nursing Assistant (Temp Bank)·2002 – 2005
On an occasional bank basis, Annette supported patients with feeding, PEG feeding, toileting, personal care, medication, and simple dressings. She also provided activities to stimulate clients' intellectual needs and escorted clients to outpatient appointments. This role developed her broad clinical support skills across a range of patient needs.
London Transport London
Bus Operator·1999 – 2001
Annette worked as a Bus Operator, with the main responsibility of collecting fares and ensuring passenger safety when boarding and alighting the bus. She also provided passengers with information on destinations as required. This role developed her communication and customer-facing skills.
Greenwich University
Degree·2015 – Present
Bexley College
Foundation Degree·2013 – 2015
Bromley College
NVQ Level 3·2006 – 2007
Conflict Resolution and Personal Safety in the Community Workshop
Covid-19 Deteriorating Patient and News E-Learning
End of Life Care Training
Fire Safety Awareness E-Learning
Safeguarding Children Level 2 & 3 Multi-Agency Learning
Safeguarding Adult Level 2 & 3 E-Learning
Emergency First Aid Certificate
Infection Control E-Learning
Medication Management E-Learning
Moving and Handling – Posture Management
Yes — once you've spoken with our team, we'll arrange an introduction with carers who are a good fit. This gives you the chance to ask questions and make sure it feels right before moving forward.
Simply give us a call and tell us a bit about your needs. We'll confirm availability, suggest the best carers (including Annette if suitable), and guide you through the next steps.
Availability can change quickly. When you speak to us, we'll check Annette's current availability and recommend similar carers if needed, so you're not limited to just one option.
St Thomas's Hospital London
Health Care Assistant (Bank)·1998 – 1999
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team on a bank basis, Annette assisted with patients' needs including taking blood pressure and temperature, as well as changing, washing, and bathing patients. This role provided foundational clinical experience in an acute hospital setting.
Kings College Hospital London
Health Care Assistant·1995 – 1998
Annette worked as a Health Care Assistant at Kings College Hospital, where her responsibilities included monitoring fluid intake and output and accurately recording details in patient notes. This role gave her valuable early experience in clinical observation and patient record-keeping.
Food Safety Level
Flu Immunisation
Administering Medication
Basic Life Support Training
Dysphagia – Difficulties in Swallowing
Extended PEG Feeding
Makaton/BSL Sign Language
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training – Learning Disability & Autism E-Learning