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Andrea Maxcine Faro

@andreamaxcinefaro

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HCPC-registered podiatrist transitioning into clinical research (ICH GCP certified).

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek CRA/monitoring roles where I can apply clinical experience and GCP training to support site management, ensure regulatory compliance, and grow in trial operations within a collaborative, quality-focused team.

I am an HCPC-registered podiatrist with over four years of clinical experience, now transitioning into clinical research with ICH GCP certification and active mentorship under a Clinical Trials Manager. I combine hands-on patient care, regulatory compliance, and documentation rigor with growing trial-monitoring skills.

Currently pursuing a Master of Public Health with completed modules in epidemiology and biostatistics, I have observed Phase 1 protocols, consent processes, SOP adherence, and source document verification through a clinical research mentorship at Wye Valley Trust. I have led quality improvement and audit initiatives as a Band 6 Podiatrist and maintained meticulous clinical records using Maxsims.

I bring strengths in clinical documentation, adverse event recognition, patient recruitment coordination, and systematic review experience. I am organized, detail-oriented, bilingual (English/Afrikaans), adaptable, and committed to applying clinical insight to robust trial monitoring and site management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Clinical Research Associate

Current

Wye Valley Trust

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Gained hands-on clinical trial operations experience under a Clinical Trials Manager, observing monitoring visits, reviewing Phase 1 protocols, SOPs, informed consent processes, and supporting source document verification and recruitment workflows.

ICH GCP Monitoring SOPs Documentation Verification Regulatory Compliance Patient Recruitment Clinical Documentation

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Band 6 Podiatrist

Current

Wye Valley Trust

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Manage Ledbury community clinic operations, lead quality improvement and clinical audits, maintain regulatory clinical documentation, mentor staff, and coordinate multidisciplinary care across outpatient and domiciliary settings.

Clinical Documentation Clinical Quality Audit Wound Care Surgical Support Patient Education Maxsims Caseload Management

Podiatrist

S. Khwela

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Provided clinical assessments and treatments in private and retail settings, conducted footwear assessments and patient education, and maintained ethical, standards-compliant documentation.

Clinical Assessment Footwear Assessment Patient Education Clinical Documentation Ethics Caseload Management

Podiatry Intern

University of Johannesburg

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Completed rotations across major public hospitals gaining experience in diabetic wound care, triage, orthotics, and surgical pathways while conducting a year-long systematic review on HIV-related foot complaints.

Triage Orthotics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Johannesburg

Master of Public Health, Public Health

2025 -

Activities and societies: Completed modules: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health Insights, Health Promotion and Health Behavior; planned dissertation on epidemiology-focused research.

Pursuing a Master's in Public Health with completed modules in epidemiology and biostatistics and a planned epidemiology-focused dissertation.

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Health Sciences, Podiatry

2017 - 2022

Activities and societies: Research project: HIV-Related Foot Complaints (systematic review); clinical intern rotations at major public hospitals; modules in Applied Pharmacology, Sports Medicine, Podopaediatrics, Podogeriatrics.

Completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Podiatry with a research project systematic review on HIV-related foot complaints and clinical/practical training across hospital rotations.