Suji Chalayil

I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years, mainly in Renal wards, outpatients and the community enteral nutrition team. I developed expertise in managing a wide variety of patients, consistently applying high standards of care. I am a conscientious professional with a strong commitment to meeting the needs of the patients, their families, and colleagues.

My vast experience in the NHS has equipped me with transferable skills that I can use in supporting the new role. I am interested in exploring different specialities. learning new skills and taking on new challenges

I am keen to learn and acquire new skills with appropriate training, to be able to deliver the best care to my patients. In my current role, I work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver the best care to meet all patients' special needs.

I can adapt to different environments. I hold a valid UK driving licence.

I have kept up to date with my knowledge and skills by regularly attending educational study days to continue my professional development. I am committed to teaching and supervising other clinical staff and have completed a mentorship course to support this. Among the various courses, I have also completed a Leadership Course, which has helped me implement different leadership styles in various situations.

. Through my vast experience in dialysis, I can develop, implement and evaluate patient care and thus provide high-quality care to patients and their families. I developed my management skills in delegation, problem-solving, and working as a supportive team member to both junior and senior members of staff. I believe I have these transferable skills that I can use effectively in the new role.

I worked in a nurse-led outpatient unit, a cohort for Blood-Borne Virus patients. Which helped me to have sound knowledge in the screening, interpreting blood results and implementing the care appropriately.

I collaborated with microbiologists to develop infection management guidelines. I have experience in managing and preventing cross-infection.

I work closely with medical colleagues, providing nursing expertise whilst maintaining effective communication links both formally and informally with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. I have excellent cannulation and phlebotomy skills.
An additional quality is my ability to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives. I have had excellent feedback from the senior nurses on my communication skills, and I remain very supportive of all colleagues and staff.

I have also regularly taken part in education and training, delivering teaching sessions to patients, families, nursing home staff, and junior colleagues. These opportunities have strengthened my teaching abilities and kept me up to date with current clinical practices.
I participated in audits and contributed to the implementation of new clinical pathways, such as the management of gastrostomy site infections. This initiated a standardised practice within our team.
I am confident in working autonomously, managing a complex caseload while maintaining strong links with the wider multidisciplinary team. My ability to prioritise, coordinate care, and maintain effective communication ensures safe and high-quality patient outcomes. I also possess excellent cannulation skills.
I remain a motivated, flexible, compassionate and hardworking expert specialist nurse. I am always approachable. I am excited about the prospect of working in a team to offer patients leading treatment options, while working in a multidisciplinary team, learning new skills and taking on new challenges. I believe I have transferable skills to undertake this role with the appropriate training opportunity, and I am confident that I can fulfil this role to the best of my ability.