AFSAL AHAMMED KUNJU
Mitcham,London
Summary
Experienced post-graduate nurse with over 12 years in clinical nursing, focusing on psychiatric care and infection control. Currently holds the position of deputy ward manager (RMN) in the NHS, responsible for managing ward operations and staff training. Provides mentorship to student nurses and newly qualified nurses, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Deputy Ward Manager (Maple Ward)
Springfield University Hospital
Tooting, Wandsworth
03.2026 - Current
- Senior Clinical Leadership
- Crisis Coordination & Operational Flow
- Quality, Safety & Governance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Incident Management
- Legal Framework Oversight
- Clinical Supervision
- Mentor(Preceptor)& Practice Assessor
- MDT Collaboration
Registered Mental Health Nurse & Practice Assessor
Springfield University NHS Hospital ,London
Tooting, Wandsworth
11.2023 - 03.2026
- Completed mental health and risk assessments and individualised care plans daily.
Administered medications and monitored therapeutic effects throughout each shift.
Responded to psychiatric emergencies and managed crises promptly.
Delivered psychoeducation and facilitated patient engagement consistently.
Collaborated in multidisciplinary teams and contributed to treatment planning.
Served as practice assessor, mentoring and assessing student nurses and NQNs.
Maintained accurate clinical documentation and completed incident reporting accurately.
Participated in audits, governance work, and ongoing professional development.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
JK Medicity Super Specialty Hospital
Jammu, India
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Administer psychiatric care and medications to build patient trust and comfort.
- Conduct thorough assessments with patients and families to drive adherence and comprehension.
- Coordinate crisis interventions to improve patient feedback and overall outcomes.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities aimed at enhancing cognitive function.
Full Time Clinical Instructor
BR School of Nursing
Jammu, India
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Planned clinical postings and supervised nursing students during placements for skill practice.
- Conducted skill assessments and demonstrations to improve student proficiency.
- Incorporated latest research findings into lectures, keeping students abreast of advancements in the field.
Infection Control Nurse
PG Medical Trust Hospital, Nilambur
Kerala, India
10.2016 - 09.2020
- Improved patient safety by monitoring infection trends and strengthening prevention programmes.
- Strengthened care quality by analysing infection data for data-driven interventions.
- Provided education on infection control to hospital staff, increasing overall adherence to guidelines.
- Audited clinical practices regularly to identify potential areas for improvement in infection control procedures.
Full Time Clinical Instructor
Ramnihora Institute of Nursing & Paramedical Sciences
Allahabad, India
04.2010 - 06.2013
- Delivered clinical nursing concepts, enhancing student engagement and confidence.
- Supervised practical training, fostering student proficiency during placements.
- Delivered clinical nursing concepts to boost student engagement and confidence.
- Worked with faculty to develop and refine curriculum for engagement and teamwork.
- Facilitated workshops with a focus on enhancing practical skills.
Education
MSc - Mental Health Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bangalore, India 05.2013 - 04.2015
BSc - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Shimoga, India 09.2005 - 03.2010
Skills
- Patient care management
- Mental health expertise
- Crisis intervention
- Care planning
- Infection control practices
- Clinical documentation proficiency
- Quality improvement
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Cultural competence
- Psychoeducation
- Microsoft Office applications
Certification
- Registerd Mental Health Nurse (NMC UK ) , Reg.No : 24D0706O
- Registerd Mental Health Nurse (DOH Abudhabi) , Reg.No : GN75069
- Registerd Nurse & Midwife (Kerala Nurse & Midwifery council ,India ), Reg.No : 12745
- CERTIFICATE IN FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH 2024 MHFA England
- RAPID TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME IN DISTANCE, OPEN & ONLINE LEARNING 2022 UNESCO
- DIPLOMA IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY 2022 Alison
- CERTIFICATE OF INFECTIONPREVENTION& CONTROL (CIPC) 2019 State Resource Centre Kerala Govt.
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Tamil
Upper intermediate
Kannada
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate
Accomplishments
- Life Member, Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI)
- Life Member, Indian Society for Psychiatric Nurses (ISPN)
- Life Member, Glorious International Nursing Research and Academic Foundation (GINRAF)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Ward Manager (Maple Ward)
Springfield University Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Registered Mental Health Nurse & Practice Assessor
Springfield University NHS Hospital ,London
11.2023 - 03.2026
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
JK Medicity Super Specialty Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2023
Full Time Clinical Instructor
BR School of Nursing
10.2020 - 10.2021
Infection Control Nurse
PG Medical Trust Hospital, Nilambur
10.2016 - 09.2020
MSc - Mental Health Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
05.2013 - 04.2015
Full Time Clinical Instructor
Ramnihora Institute of Nursing & Paramedical Sciences
04.2010 - 06.2013
BSc - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
09.2005 - 03.2010