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Nabil Fassaludhin

Bloxwich,Walsall

Summary

I am a seasoned Consultant in paediatric and paediatric emergency medicine with over a decade of experience in the NHS, demonstrating leadership in both clinical and non-clinical domains. Expertise includes healthcare leadership, therapeutic patient engagement, and specialised clinical service delivery, with a focus on holistic and patient-centred care. Notable achievements include developing critical care guidelines and pathways that improved patient flow and freed up inpatient beds. Adept at managing complex medical conditions in outpatient clinics and advancing integrated care pathways for children and young people. Committed to mentoring junior staff and enhancing emergency paediatrics competence through simulation training. Career goals include further development of high-dependency unit services , EPALS instructor, Allergy special interest and developing POCUS capabilities.


I am looking for opportunities in either Paediatric Emergency department and Paediatric team as a lead or HDU specialist. I am always looking for new challenges and would like to explore future career opportunities in the middle east. This will allow me to spend bit more quality time with parents compared to UK.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2033
2033
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Consultant in Paediatrics and Emergency Department

Walsall Manor Hospital NHS Trust
Walsall, West Midlands
09.2022 - Current
  • I am working as a Consultant in Paediatrics and Paediatric emergency department in my current role in a busy NHS District general hospital in UK. I am the Lead for Paediatric Emergency department and also lead for High Dependency Unit in my current job.
  • My job roles included the following-
  • Directed clinical operations in Paediatric Emergency Department, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Evaluated and managed diverse paediatric medical conditions including acute emergencies.
  • Led CPAP implementation to improve patient care in paediatric ward.
  • Played a key role in establishing joint Paediatric emergency department and paediatric assessment unit in our new UECC(Urgent and Emergency Care)
  • Conducted simulation training to reinforce emergency practice knowledge.
  • Supervised paediatric doctors, ACPs, and junior clinicians effectively.
  • Delivered tailored workforce skill development sessions including simulations and dedicated both formal and informal teaching sessions.
  • Regularly reviewed policies for legal alignment and patient safety.
  • Contributed to service weeks in General paediatrics along with management of complex and chronic outpatient conditions.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of paediatric patients to diagnose and manage a variety of conditions including MDT approach with tertiary centre and subspecialties in Paediatrics.
  • Provided education and support to families regarding health management and treatment options for children.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and ensure adherence to clinical guidelines.
  • Mentored junior medical staff in paediatric care protocols and best practices to improve team performance.
  • Participated in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery within paediatric care.
  • Coordinated care with nurses and social workers, providing comprehensive support for families including children's safeguarding and child protection medicals.
  • Developed treatment plans for children with chronic conditions.
  • Responded promptly during emergencies; stabilised critically ill children.
  • Participated in governance role including serious investigations, root cause analysis and complaints management.

Paediatric Training UK ST4-ST8

Health Education England, West Midlands Deanery
Birmingham
09.2017 - 09.2022
  • Delivered high-quality patient care as registrar in Paediatrics across multiple hospitals in West Midlands.
  • Completed competencies in Neonatal unit (Level 3) and paediatric intensive care (PICU).
  • Achieved SPIN (Special Interest Training) in HDU (High Dependency Unit) and CCT in September 2022.
  • Managed high-acuity scenarios during COVID-19, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Led multidisciplinary teams to develop individualised care plans for children.
  • Conducted thorough assessments and devised treatment strategies for paediatric conditions.
  • Mentored junior doctors and medical trainees, enhancing clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical outcomes and participated in regular audits.

Speciality Registrar in paediatrics

Lincoln County Hospital
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Worked as paediatric Registrar in District general hospital
  • I covered both inpatient and outpatient activities across general paediatrics and neonatal intensive care.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of paediatric patients to determine appropriate treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care for children and their families.
  • Supervised junior medical staff and provided mentorship to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes.

Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

Nottingham University Hospitals
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
09.2014 - 08.2016

Chosen for clinical fellow role in Paediatrics and Neonatology through competitive selection by RCPCH.
Engaged with clinical teams at Lincoln County Hospital and City Hospital Nottingham.
Operated as Transport Registrar within neonatal transport team, focusing on stabilising sick neonates for referral to tertiary centres.
Acquired skills in head ultrasound and key neonatal interventions throughout fellowship duration.
Finalised two-year fellowship in Paediatrics and Neonatology endorsed by RCPCH.

Consultant Paediatrician

Sahrudaya Hospital
Alappuzha, Kerala, India
07.2013 - 08.2014

I worked as Consultant Paediatrician in India in a small private hospital in rural town in India. I was involved in managing acute emergencies, supervise junior clinicians, both in and out patient management of children with a variety of illness.

Junior resident intern

Government T.D. Medical college, Alappuzha
Alappuzha, Kerala, India
07.2010 - 06.2013

3 year paediatric training from India. Both outpatient
and inpatient duties. Covered ED, NICU, PIC. Teaching and mentoring
roles also part of the job role. After a competitive written exam with practical's, viva voce and successful submission of thesis, I was awarded Masters Degree in paediatrics by KUHS(Kerala University of Health sciences, India)

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Paediatrics

CCT in Paediatrics
United Kingdom
09.2017 - 09.2022

Certificate of Higher Education - HDU (high Dependency unit) in Paedaitrics

SPIN(Special Ineterst module) HDU
United Kingdom
09.2020 - 09.2022

Certificate of Higher Education - Paediatrics

MRCPCH(Member of Royal College of Paediatrics& Child Health)
United Kingdon

Doctor of Medicine - Paediatrics

MD in Paediatrics, Govt TD Medical college Alappuzha
India
07.2010 - 06.2013

Doctor of Medicine -

M.B.B.S. Govt T.D. Medical college Alappuzha
Kerala, India
11.2002 - 09.2009

Skills

  • Healthcare leadership- During my clinical work as Consultant, I have demonstrated my leadership capabilities on both clinical and non clinical domains I am a capable team leader in high acuity resuscitation including cardiac arrest and neonatal simulation I have good people management skills and has managed to de escalate potentially aggressive situations with effective communication
  • Therapeutic patient engagement and child centred approach - I believe in patient centred care and holistic management and keeping young children and their family at the core in providing the best care possible I have led on multiple MDT to effectively manage complex children needing specialist tertiary input including safeguarding
  • Clinical guideline application and pathway- During my last 10 years in NHS, I have manged to write few clinical guidelines and updated some based on latest clinical practice and evidence The most important amongst them include Critical care guidelines for managing patients in our DGH, Bronchiolitis pathway maintaining patient flow in ED and mental health pathway which freed up significant number of inpatient beds for paediatrics department
  • Adolescent medicine - I had worked previously as Mental health champion for our Department This was funded by Integrated care board regionally My work included liaison and close working with CAMHS team(Children and adolescent mental health team) in managing adolescents and teenagers up to 18 years of age presenting with wide variety of conditions including mental health crisis, eating disorder We as a paediatric and emergency department looks after children from birth up to the age of 18 years
  • Specialised clinical service delivery - As HDU lead, I have been able to lead on and manage acutely unwell children needing HDU care We regularly provide High flow nasal cannula therapy(HFNC) and CPAP to our children needing respiratory support We are progressing an developing our service to deliver level2 HDU care in the near future I have successfully completed NIV(Non Invasive ventilation) course by European Society for paediatric intensive care)
  • Knowledge of NHS system- I have 10 plus years experience of working in NHS UK This has effectively taught me to become a safe and patient centred clinician utilising the best possible research and evidence based medicine I have worked across different hospitals, small DGH to children's hospital and has good exposure to different systems, this has enabled me to become flexible and adaptive clinician
  • Cultural awareness- I worked most of my career in Midlands in UK which is very multi cultural, multi ethnic with different cultures and behaviour Besides I am a devout Muslim and my faith has helped me in not differentiating anyone based on their colour, sex , religion or belief
  • Medical procedure compliance - I am competent in most paediatric procedures expected of a general paediatrician I have been signed off all the mandatory procedures for my CCT I am competent in airway management including intubating neonates of various sizes and gestation I am trained in Intra osseous access and had successfully completed cadaveric training by EZ-IO team and regularly teaches team in my hospital
  • Neonatal resuscitation- I am up to date with NLS and has been recommended for instructor potential I have a fellowship in neonates from RCPCH when I successfully completed my 2 year Clinical fellow job as part of MTIp(Medical training Initiative) I have more than 2 year experience in managing sick neonates in level 3 NICU and also has transport experience as a Registrar and senior decision maker
  • Complex decision-making aptitude- I am comfortable in making complex decisions with MDT approach and effectively and empathetically communicating this to the child/family One notable example was when I lead on management of child with fabricated illness involving specialist from different departments
  • Outpatient clinic management - I have regular OP clinics in general paediatrics I deal with a variety of complex medical conditions including difficult to treat asthma, developmental delay, genetic conditions, epilepsy, eczema, etc I am developing my special interest in allergy and has completed PAT(Paediatric Allergy raining- level2) by RCPCH I am also developing SDEC(Same day emergency care) pathway in paediatrics and ED
  • Integrated care pathway development - I have worked with Integrated care bard in developing healthier futures website for holistic management of children and young people This website provides advise to professionals and patients/relatives alike including safety net advise and support available I have provided teaching sessions to general practitioners to develop their confidence in managing paediatric age group patient As mental health champion previously, I was working closely with CAMHS team to empower and increase utilisation of resources by hospital specialists for children in mental health crisis
  • Medical research capabilities- I have successfully published few papers Notable of them was COVID 19 and pregnancy with neonatal outcomes, published in Archives of children I have successfully manged to publish few abstracts in RCEM(Royal college of emergency medicine) conferences
  • Emergency paediatrics competence - I have now 3 years of experience working as a Consultant in paediatric emergency department which has provided me ample opportunities to fine polish my resuscitation skills I have also actively take part in simulation sessions I have completed my generic instructor course and will soon become EPALS instructor
  • Trauma response - With my ED experience I am well versed with trauma primary response I also supervise our ENP( emergency nurse practitioner) team with complex decision making
  • Advanced life support- I am up to date with EPALS and NLS I have finished my GIC course and is on my way to become EPALS instructor
  • Mentoring juniors - I am currently supervising 2 Paediatric ACP(Advanced care practitioner) for ED and 1 foundation trainee and 1 paediatric registrar for paediatric team I have completed train the trainer course along with effective educational supervision course by RCPCH I am on the list of GMC for Educational supervisor along with RCEM list for ACP credentialing
  • Creative innovation- I have a keen interest in POCUS( Point of care ultrasound) I am comfortable with Lung POCUS and getting trained for the other systems I am part of the trust POCUS group I strongly believe that POCUS is the future and will help us avoid invasive (radiation) investigations and rely on POCUS in decision making

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Intermediate

Certification

I have up to date competencies with level 3 children safeguarding, Paediatric Non invasive ventilation, Cranial ultrasound in neonates. I have successfully completed Paediatric allergy training level 2 and is developing paediatric allergy as one of my special interest. I am passionate about POCUS and aims to get credentialed with Lung POCUS.

Affiliations

I am a professional cricketer and plays in division3 of South Staffordshire cricket league for my club, Bloxwich cricket club. My statistics as an opening batsman is in public realm on Play cricket website run by ECB(England and Wales cricket board).

Family is my backbone and strength. My parents, my wife and 3 children helps me unwind, relax and reset and provides with future to look forward to.

Timeline

Consultant in Paediatrics and Emergency Department

Walsall Manor Hospital NHS Trust
09.2022 - Current

Certificate of Higher Education - HDU (high Dependency unit) in Paedaitrics

SPIN(Special Ineterst module) HDU
09.2020 - 09.2022

Paediatric Training UK ST4-ST8

Health Education England, West Midlands Deanery
09.2017 - 09.2022

Certificate of Higher Education - Paediatrics

CCT in Paediatrics
09.2017 - 09.2022

Speciality Registrar in paediatrics

Lincoln County Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2017

Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

Nottingham University Hospitals
09.2014 - 08.2016

Consultant Paediatrician

Sahrudaya Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2014

Junior resident intern

Government T.D. Medical college, Alappuzha
07.2010 - 06.2013

Doctor of Medicine - Paediatrics

MD in Paediatrics, Govt TD Medical college Alappuzha
07.2010 - 06.2013

Doctor of Medicine -

M.B.B.S. Govt T.D. Medical college Alappuzha
11.2002 - 09.2009

Certificate of Higher Education - Paediatrics

MRCPCH(Member of Royal College of Paediatrics& Child Health)
Nabil Fassaludhin