Profile
Hanna Jeffery
My CV
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Education:
Oxford University and Southampton University
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Qualifications:
MChem (Chemistry) and MSc (Audiology), A-levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and French
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Work History:
Hammersmith Hospital and Royal Gwent Hospital
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Current Job:
Clinical Scientist
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About Me:
I am an scientist, mum of two and always like to be busy.
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I live in a village in South Wales, not far from Cardiff, with my husband and two boys (and a couple of leopard geckos 🦎🦎).
🎼 Music is a big part of my life. I play the piano and sing, and I love discovering new music to listen to. I have a kiln which I use to make jewellery from glass and metal clay. To keep fit, I go running and swimming (sometimes the kids join me). I love taking photographs of things which make me think of fairies. I used to like reading to explore my imagination, but now I paint or write.
I am the kind of person who always has a few wonderful friends. Other people might think I am quiet and boring, but they don’t know me!
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Audiology is all about hearing and balance.
I test people’s hearing and help them to use the hearing they have – no matter how good or bad it is. I sometimes give them hearing aids or ask the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctors to treat them.
I check whether the ‘balance’ part of peoples’ ears are working. This often makes them feel dizzy, and every now and again it makes them sick (🤢 oops!).
I sometimes do tests to try and find out whether people are telling the truth about not being able to hear. Other days, I might write letters or help to organise things in my hospital department. I sometimes write magazine articles or information about Audiology for other people to read online.
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My Typical Day:
I don’t have one! Each day is different and I have lots of hobbies.
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I work part time, so sometimes I am at work all day and other days just for the morning. Every week at work is different – it depends what needs to be done. When I am at work, I try and get as much done as I can, so the days seem to go quickly.
I enjoy the days when I pick my boys up from school and take them to music lessons or sports clubs. We always have dinner together as a family. The biggest challenge of every day is getting our boys to bed! 🛏
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What I'd do with the prize money:
Give the local school the tools to run exciting science workshops
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Honest, thoughtful, determined
What did you want to be after you left school?
A musician or forensic scientist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Only when I was trying to get out of PE lessons! 🏃♀️
Who is your favourite singer or band?
So many... James is probably my all time favourite. I mostly listen to classical music
What's your favourite food?
Good dark chocolate 🍫
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
1 - To be able to stop time for everything but me, 2 - To be able to change peoples' minds, 3 - To breathe underwater (or maybe fly...)
Tell us a joke.
What do you call a rabbit with fleas? Bugs Bunny! 🐰
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