Meet Naila Akhtar, Specialist Biomedical Scientist at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Naila works in the Haematology/ blood transfusion Laboratory, check out her interview below and a delicious, authentic chicken biryani recipe!
What are the most rewarding aspects of your job?
Help with patient diagnosis.
How do you manage a life-work balance?
Enjoy my time off with family and friends.
What advice would you give to someone considering a career at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?
Great Trust to work for, lots of opportunities to progress in career.
Food and nutrition
What is your favourite food?
Chicken biryani
How do you usually plan your meals?
Meal prep for lunch , make a meal plan for dinner on sunday.
What kind of meals do you typically eat?
Salads, grill/air fry chicken, meat, fish, veg, curries, rice.
Are there any specific foods or snacks you find particularly helpful for sustaining energy during a long day/shift?
Greek yogurt, dried nuts.
Is there anything you hope FiveDinners will help you change?
Added for recipes to my collection and trying recipes I would not have before.
Check out Naila’s delicious chicken biryani recipe here!
