Gemma Ball

Gemma Ball has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Gemma currently works as an ODP lead for Minor Ops and Quality & Risk Theatres at Circle Health Group. In 2022, they also became a Business Owner of Meltaway by Gemma. Prior to this, Gemma worked at BMI Healthcare as an Operating Departmental Practitioner Theatre Lead Minor Ops. Quality risk lead for theatre, as well as a Pre-assessment Practitioner. Before that, they were a Clinical Specialist at Exactech UK and a Theatre practitioner Surgical First Assistant at BMI Healthcare. Gemma also served as a theatre manager at British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS), an anaesthetic odp at Ramsay Health Care, and an odp at BMI Healthcare. Their early career includes roles as an ODP in the NHS and a CMT in HM Forces.

Gemma Ball's education history can be summarized as follows:

1. Gemma attended Teesside University from 2018 to 2019, studying Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.

2. Gemma obtained a diploma in operating department practitioner from Birmingham City University from 2003 to 2005.

3. Gemma completed their secondary education at Bilton High School from 1996 to 2001, achieving GCSE 9 subjects A-C.

In addition to their formal education, Gemma has also obtained several certifications and completed online courses, such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from Resuscitation Council UK, various courses from Alison and LinkedIn on topics like sales management, executive assistant skills, and business development foundations, and a diploma in nursing management and leadership from Alison. Gemma also completed independent learning for clinical practice at Teesside University and obtained a diploma in human anatomy and physiology from Alison. Lastly, Gemma is certified as an operating department practitioner by The Health and Care Professions Council.