Working with us since June 2012, Mastafa, a Paediatric Phlebotomist from Bangladesh has been recognised as our Locum of the Month for his exceptional hard work and long term dedication to working with Mediplacements.

His many glowing references reflect upon his polite, professional attitude and calm disposition that makes him an excellent person to work with and it also helps to make the children feel at ease with the blood draw.

“I would like to personally thank Mastafa, it’s been an absolute pleasure finding him work placements. He is always so friendly and this is echoed in the excellent feedback that I receive.” Says Gemma, our Senior Phlebotomy Consultant.

We thought we would ask a few questions to get to know a little more about Mastafa…

Personal achievements within the role?
How often I have been appreciated by doctors, nurses and children’s parents.

What do you enjoy about being a locum?
Flexible working hours and working at different hospitals with different people, giving me the opportunity to grow my clinical skills.

Most memorable moment within your career?
When I received a fantastic piece of feedback from one of GSTT’s Doctors about our Paediatric Phlebotomy Team and it singled out my name:

“I would also like to make an extra mention of Mastafa. I have been consistently impressed with his polite and professional attitude and also his willingness to cheerfully help the paediatric team, often at a moment's notice, with some of our most challenging patients.”

If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 items would you take?
1.) My Wife
2.) Food
3.) Sleeping Bag