Anisha Kanichikkuzhiyil Shaji
OXFORD,OXFORDSHIRE
Summary
A seasoned professional with expertise in healthcare transformation and strategic decision-making, adept at driving digital transformation and strategic initiatives. Demonstrates strong governance and stakeholder management skills, ensuring effective risk management and structured thinking. Utilises data analytics and creative problem solving to enhance communication skills, analytical skills, and time management. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve impactful results in the healthcare sector.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Research Nurse Band 6
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE
08.2023 - 02.2026
- Managed the execution of cardiovascular research programmes in NHS environments, prioritizing patient safety and adherence to study timelines.
- Assessed study set-up by analysing clinical pathways and addressing governance risks to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams and external partners, addressing regulatory issues to maintain project momentum.
- Redesigned processes and suggested digital tools to optimise workflows and data governance for improved inspection readiness.
- Converted frontline workflows into datasets and reporting templates to enhance data analysis and governance.
Research Nurse Band 6
Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, OXFORDSHIRE
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Reviewed and reconciled trial data for accuracy and completeness, producing audit-ready datasets for timely reporting and informed decision-making.
- Supported early phase, protocol-driven clinical trials in regulated NHS environment, ensuring compliance and operational continuity through governance and risk awareness.
- Coordinated daily activities across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, delivering tailored updates to resolve issues and maintain progress.
- Applied structured problem-solving to break down complex protocol and operational requirements into clear actions, supporting safe delivery in a fast-paced setting.
Staff nurse band 5
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, OXFORDSHIRE
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Delivered safe, timely care in a high-pressure Emergency Assessment Unit, rapidly triaging competing clinical priorities and escalating risk to maintain patient flow and safety.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary activities across nursing, medical and operational teams to enhance plans of care and bed management decisions, ensuring effective service delivery.
- Supervised and informally coached junior staff to promote safe practice, clear communication, and appropriate escalation in a fast-paced environment.
- Identified workflow and documentation inefficiencies through structured problem-solving, mapping issues with frontline colleagues and contributing to process improvements that strengthened governance and record quality.
Education
MBA - Business
Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
Warwick06.2028
Master of Science - Applied Health Research
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford 09/2024 - 09/2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, India
Karnataka09.2019
Skills
Healthcare transformation
Strategic decision-making
Digital transformation
Strategic initiatives
Governance
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Structured thinking
Data analytics
Creative problem solving
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Time management
PUBLICATIONS & SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
- Stent-Retriever Thrombectomy in STEMI with Large Thrombus Burden: Results from the RETRIEVE-AMI Randomised Trial Kotronias R. A, Walsh J, et al., Andraegni S, Portalano L, Maino A, Marin F, Sobirov I, Sheikh M, Cahill TJ, Lucking AJ, Costello M, Fraile Moreno E, Haridas V, Shaji A, Garcia-Garcia HM, Channon KM, Banning AP, Langrish JP, De Maria GL.
Conference Posters
- Can clear and empathetic leadership goals influence the development and retention of Clinical Research Nurses?
- The role of Clinical Research Nurses in enhancing wellbeing and mental health of patients undergoing renal denervation.
Accomplishments
CHANGE MAKER - PERSONAL IMPACT IN YOUR SECTOR - MBA
NIHR SCIP INSIGHT Awardee for Master's in Applied Health Research
BRC Awardee for Master's Module in Planning & Managing Clinical Trials.
Certification
Digital Health, AI & Systems
- Digital Health – Imperial College London
- AI in Healthcare – Stanford University
- NHS Digital Clinical Safety – Intermediate (DCB0129 / DCB0160)
Strategy, Data & Management
- Business Strategy – University of Virginia
- Management Fundamentals – University of Pennsylvania
- Data-Driven Decision Making – Google
- Data Analysis and Visualization with Python – Microsoft
Leadership & Change
- Organisational Leadership – Northwestern University
- Leadership for Healthcare Professionals – University of Michigan
- Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals – Northeastern University
Service Design & Innovation
- Designing for User Experience – Microsoft
- Design Thinking for Innovation – University of Virginia
Languages
English
Native
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Research Nurse Band 6
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
08.2023 - 02.2026
Research Nurse Band 6
Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
01.2023 - 08.2023
Staff nurse band 5
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
11.2020 - 01.2023
MBA - Business
Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
Master of Science - Applied Health Research
Oxford Brookes University
09/2024 - 09/2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, India