Abena Antwi Adjei
@abenaantwiadjei
Public health professional focused on health improvement, behaviour change, and patient-centred support.
What I'm looking for
I am a public health graduate with a Master’s from the University of Warwick and a BSc Hons in Public Health from Anglia Ruskin University. I have hands-on experience as a Smoking Cessation Practitioner, healthcare assistant roles across NHS settings, and mentoring/employment advisory work supporting vulnerable clients into training and employment.
I deliver tailored behavioural support, maintain accurate client records, and manage compliance with data protection and clinical processes. I am customer-focused, organised, calm under pressure, and committed to helping people improve health outcomes and achieve personal goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Smoking Cessation Practitioner
Unknown
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Provide one-to-one behavioural support and medication guidance across a 12-week quit programme, document client progress in My Client Genius, and achieve mandatory 4- and 12-week follow-ups to support successful cessation.
Employment Advisor/Mentor
Wise Ability Limited
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 (5 months)
Delivered SWITCH programme 1:1 and group mentoring to improve participants' skills and employment outcomes, maintained accurate records, met session targets, and coordinated with engagement teams and stakeholders.
Healthcare Assistant
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Sep 2014 - Jan 2020 (5 years 4 months)
Provided patient care and nursing assistant duties, recorded observations electronically, managed patient transfers and discharge logistics, and documented care delivered to support clinical teams.
Administration Assistant
Private Translation Company
Dec 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years)
Handled client documentation, bookings and correspondence for a community translation service, managed registered mail returns, and responded to client enquiries to ensure timely service delivery.
Healthcare Assistant
Pulse Agency / Prestige Agency
Jul 2006 - Jul 2010 (4 years)
Worked across hospitals and domiciliary settings providing personal care, recording observations electronically, assisting with meals and mobility, and supporting patient dignity and discharge arrangements.
Administration Assistant/Recruitment Coordinator
Casa Di Riposo Di Rubiera
Jan 2003 - May 2006 (3 years 4 months)
Managed office administration for a care home including rota drafting, recruitment checks, training coordination, appointment bookings and website updates to improve information access and reduce enquiries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anglia Ruskin University
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Public Health
Grade: 2:1
Completed a BSc Hons in Public Health, focusing on population health and health promotion.
Workers College Ghana
GCE A Levels, General Secondary Education
Completed GCE A Level qualifications preparing for tertiary education.
University of Warwick
Master of Public Health, Public Health
Completed a Master's degree in Public Health, covering advanced public health theory and practice.
Workers College Ghana
GCE O Levels, General Secondary Education
Completed GCE O Level qualifications in secondary education subjects.
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