Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Training
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Accomplishments
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Ketan Sahota

Ketan Sahota

Leicester,Leicestershire

Summary

A dedicated and highly accomplished Registered Nurse with over five years of progressive experience in a high-acuity Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU). Expert in clinical leadership, complex patient management, and administrative oversight, as demonstrated by my time as a Deputy Charge Nurse. As a Chief Nurse Fellow, I developed proven skills in strategic project management and evidence-based practice. A four-time Daisy Nominee with a proven ability to motivate teams, influence clinical policy, and deliver the highest standards of care in a dynamic environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Registered Nurse (Band 5)

Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
04.2024 - 09.2025
  • Continue to provide high-quality, person-centered care to patients in a 24-hour admissions unit.
  • Utilize enhanced clinical skills, including venepuncture and cannulation, while managing patient admissions from diverse sources.
  • Act as a positive role model and mentor to new and junior staff, ensuring adherence to the latest policies and best practices.

Deputy Charge Nurse

Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with the Ward Sister and Matron on key administrative duties, including sickness management, Datix investigations, and conducting various ward audits (IP, ligature, PPE) to ensure ward accreditation.
  • Led and managed daily ward operations, overseeing patient flow from six diverse admission sources and ensuring the suitability of patient admissions to the general surgery ward.
  • Utilized critical decision-making and enhanced clinical knowledge to manage bed requirements, handle complex discharges, and determine isolation needs for patients.

Chief Nurse Fellow

University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL)
Leicester
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed a high-profile, patient-focused project to create a web page providing patients with information on Infection Prevention and reasons for isolation, adhering to GDPR guidelines.
  • Participated in extensive corporate and administrative coaching sessions with senior board members, including the Chief Nurse and Chief Executive of UHL, to enhance leadership qualities.
  • Explored evidence-based practice by working directly with the Head of Research of UHL and presented the final project at the Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Conference.

Registered Nurse (Staff & Nurse in Charge)

Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
11.2019 - 09.2022
  • Served as a Nurse in Charge on my own and other wards from early 2021, showcasing strong leadership and a high level of clinical competence.
  • Proactively assisted my ward and Clinical Management Group by voluntarily working on intermittent COVID wards during staff crises and the pandemic.
  • Provided training and education on new IP policies to both substantial and bank staff, ensuring the ward operates at an optimum level.

Education

B. Sc. - Nursing

Silver Oaks College of Nursing
Mohali, Punjab

Higher Secondary - CBSE

Lawerance Public School
Mohali, Punjab

Secondary School - undefined

Government Model Senior Secondary School

Skills

  • Clinical Skills: Venepuncture, Cannulation, Catheterization, NG tube insertion, Wound Care Management
  • Advanced Training: Surgical PGD training, LCAT training (including becoming a LCAT assessor), and attended student assessor and supervisor workshops
  • Experience: Extensive Surgical Nursing experience Foundational Tissue Viability and Vascular experience from a surgical setting

Certification

Registered Nurse | NMC Pin: 29th November 2019 OSCE Training | Leicester Royal Infirmary

Awards

Awarded a Daisy Nominee on four separate occasions, acknowledging my compassionate nursing care and professional patient handling.

Training

  • Infection Prevention Link Nurse December 2019 – Present
  • Championing infection control by actively participating in monthly hand hygiene audits, link staff meetings, and educating both staff and patients on best practices.
  • OSCE Shared Decision Making Council (Co-Chairperson)
  • Appointed as Co-Chairperson for the CMG Council, influencing decision-making processes and contributing to the overall improvement of clinical practices.
  • Student Training and Assessment
  • Mentored and trained four nursing students over a five-year period, arranging diverse and valuable experiences in general surgery theatres and with multidisciplinary teams (palliative, dietician, OT/PT).
  • Utilized my experience and awareness of ward needs to participate in interviews for Band 5 Nurses and HCAs during hospital open days.

Languages

Hindi
Beginner

Accomplishments

4 Daisy award nomination

Timeline

Registered Nurse (Band 5)

Leicester Royal Infirmary
04.2024 - 09.2025

Deputy Charge Nurse

Leicester Royal Infirmary
09.2022 - 04.2024

Chief Nurse Fellow

University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL)
05.2022 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse (Staff & Nurse in Charge)

Leicester Royal Infirmary
11.2019 - 09.2022

Higher Secondary - CBSE

Lawerance Public School

Secondary School - undefined

Government Model Senior Secondary School

B. Sc. - Nursing

Silver Oaks College of Nursing
Ketan Sahota