CHARLES CASTAÑEDA
Liverpool
Summary
Clinical specialist with strong clinical and surgical expertise, enhancing patient outcomes through proficient surgical assistance and medical device operation. Proven track record in collaborating with surgeons and multidisciplinary stakeholders to optimise procedural efficiency and support the adoption of advanced surgical technologies. Committed to quality assurance and continuous improvement, elevating clinical confidence and ensuring patient safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Specialist, North - Urology &ENT
Ambu Ltd
, United Kingdom
09.2025 - Current
- Engaged in continuous professional development activities, attending workshops and seminars to stay abreast of medical advancements.
- Managed a wide product portfolio, staying abreast of the latest developments in medical treatments and technologies.
- Oversaw the clinical training and supervision of urology and ENT trainees and residents, enhancing their surgical skills and clinical judgement.
Senior Theatre Practitioner
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Liverpool, United Kingdom
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Oversaw junior staff, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance team capabilities and service quality.
- Streamlined clinic workflows, introducing efficiency improvements that reduced patient wait times and increased satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, optimising outcomes and streamlining services.
Theatre Practitioner
University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
Liverpool
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Maintained high patient care standards through diligent theatre assistance and enforcement of best practices.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during complex theatre procedures, maintaining strict adherence to sterility protocols.
Team Leader
Aintree University Hospital
Liverpool
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw junior staff, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance team capabilities and service quality.
- Streamlined clinic workflows, introducing efficiency improvements that reduced patient wait times and increased satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, optimising outcomes and streamlining services.
Theatre Practitioner
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared operating rooms for surgery, setting up surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring sterility and readiness.
- Led debriefing sessions post-surgery, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement among theatre staff.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement patient care before, during, and after surgery.
Education
Master's - Clinical Audiology
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines01-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines01-2013
Skills
Key Skills
Clinical & Surgical Expertise
- Surgical assistance and intraoperative support
- Theatre workflow and sterile field awareness
- Collaboration with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence-based practice and patient safety
- Clinical and procedure documentation
Medical Device & Technical Support
- Medical device operation
- Technical support and troubleshooting
- Process improvement and procedural efficiency
- Quality assurance
Training & Stakeholder Engagement
- Staff training and training development
- Team leadership and supervision
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Customer and stakeholder relationship management
Professional Strengths
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Cultural awareness
- Innovative thinking
Earlier Career
- Section Manager - St. Luke's Medical Centre Global City, 2017-2018
- Officer-in-Charge - St. Luke's Medical Centre Global City, 2016 - 2017
- Audiometrist - St. Luke's Medical Centre Global City, 2014 - 2016
- Staff Nurse - New Sinai MDI Hospital, 2014
- Aftercare Coordinator - Starkey Hearing Foundation, 2013
Projects and Initiatives
- Theatres Preceptorship Program Co-initiated and contributed to the department's local preceptorship program tailored to theatre practitioners and support workers new to the perioperative environment in collaboration with the Theatres Practice Education Team.
- Safe handling of Mitomycin-C for post-operative care Co-initiated the re-evaluation of Mitomycin-C handling protocols and implementation of additional safety measures for theatre and recovery staff looking after patients post-TUR with Mitomycin-C instillation.
- Surgical Procedure Learning Manual Co-initiated the update of surgeons' preference sheets to keep up with current practice and use of up-to-date surgical devices, technology, and including step-by-step guide of critical surgical procedures.
- Simplified Urology Set-up Guide Initiated reform of set-up guide for urology procedures. This project minimized unnecessary redundancy of surgeons' preference lists. It was initially aimed towards staff unfamiliar with urology to provide support and to safely and efficiently carry out a urology list. Seasoned members of the department also utilize the guide in supporting students and learners over time.
- Electronic Surgeons' Preference Organized, launched, and maintain an online portal containing surgeons' preference lists in collaboration with other specialty leads. Printable copies of standard forms used by the department were added over time. This project improved work efficiency, accessibility, and compliance to the standard practices of the department.
- Electronic Hearing Test Reporting Collaborated with IT Clinical Reporting to ensure different hearing assessment reports are available on the hospital's e-reporting system, improving accessibility to test results and overall improving patient experience.
- Facilities Renovation and Service Development Initiated, managed, and coordinated the renovation of the hearing assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation facilities and services. This paved the way to the introduction of new diagnostic services, modernized facilities, improved referral system across different multidisciplinary teams, improved patient satisfaction, and increase in overall revenue of the department with the introduction of hearing aid fitting and aftercare services.
Professional Development
- Preceptorship Development Workshop Liverpool, United Kingdom, 2025-04-01, University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
- Sirius Laser Training Liverpool, United Kingdom, 2024-01-01, University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
- Practice Assessor Workshop Liverpool, United Kingdom, 2023-04-01, University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
- Mental Health First Aid Training Liverpool, United Kingdom, 2022-07-01, University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
- Practice Supervisor Workshop Liverpool, United Kingdom, 2022-05-01, University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
- Principles of Scrub and Circulating Practice Ormskirk, United Kingdom, 2022-01-01, Edge Hill University
- Da Vinci Xi Surgical System - Troubleshooting, Liverpool, United Kingdom, 2021-11-01, University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
- IRS Safe Use of Medical Lasers, Liverpool, United Kingdom, 2021-07-01, University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
- Olympus EXERA III HD camera system London, United Kingdom, 2019-02-01, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Timeline
Clinical Specialist, North - Urology &ENT
Ambu Ltd
09.2025 - Current
Senior Theatre Practitioner
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2025
Team Leader
Aintree University Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023
Theatre Practitioner
University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
10.2019 - 08.2023
Theatre Practitioner
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
11.2018 - 08.2019
Master's - Clinical Audiology
University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas