PERUMAL SANKARAN

Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a unit-specific, competency-based continuing education program that supports new and experienced nurses in specific areas.

Creates an evidence-based program that elevates clinical practice and is responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate clinical practice standards consistent with best practice guidelines that improve patient care.

They help create processes that support the highest standards of care for patients, in collaboration with the department leadership and the multi-disciplinary team.

Supports the department leaders in providing clinical leadership in the relevant speciality area.

As a member of the nursing Professional development team, responsible for developing and implementing the appropriate clinical practice standards that are consistent with international best-practice guidelines.

The Liver ITU provides the most comprehensive service for the management of critically ill patients with liver disease nationally (acute liver failure, decompensated chronic liver disease, hepatobiliary surgery and trauma and liver transplantation) and has a reputation for innovative research into novel clinical treatments such as extracorporeal liver support. The ITU facilities are located in a 15-bed area in close proximity to the liver wards, theatres and laboratories and a separate 4-bed area primarily used for level 2 patients; LITU forms part of the ITU/HDU complex taking the total bed pool to 19.

Lead on the development of the service within the liver Intensive Care Unit, including the development of staff and their bespoke educational and development needs. Involvement in the management of patient flow in this area. Supporting the staff to deliver compassionate, excellent quality care from admission to onward discharge.

• Responsible for teaching Nurses and other allied healthcare workers undertaking courses both from intensive car unit and from universities.

● Participating in the assessment of their practice and Lecturing in mandatory courses(Transitional course, Life support courses, simulation course, Intensive care Nursing, Mentorship ) as well.

● Supporting Associate Clinical Practice Educators in identifying training and education needs and planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities in their clinical area of practice

. ● Identifying training and education needs and planning, implementing and evaluating educational activities for students, new starters, and existing members of staff.

● Facilitating ongoing development and implementation of education initiatives in particular orientation, preceptorship and mentorship programs for students and new members of staff.

● Providing Clinical supervision, and support for all staff in facilitating work-based learning and development of knowledge, clinical skills and expertise

promoted high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise and leading the creation of a clinical environment that encourages learning, professional and practice development, as well as facilitating and monitoring attendance at trust induction, mandatory training updates, practice development and skill acquisition for all levels of nursing staff in the Liver ICU

Formulated specialist clinical education and support for all levels of nursing staff in the Liver ICU as well as providing tailored study days and programmes designed to meet the needs of the nursing team.

• Takes individual responsibility and recognizes corporate responsibility for leading clinical teams in NHS Agendas.

● Leads service development, identifies and promotes needs for change, motivates the clinical team to embrace change and manages the change process.

• Establishes clear, positive and credible leadership within the clinical team promotes and supports the maintenance of cohesive multi-disciplinary and multi-organizational teams.
• Takes charge of department , leading and coordinating clinical teams and ensuring adherence to all policies.
• Develops clinical policies, protocols and clinical pathways and evaluates patient outcomes.
• Conducts Individual Performance Reviews of staff and promotes the development of staff through effective KSF and CPD planning.
• Leads the ward/department meetings.
• Develops, implements and evaluates new initiatives. Actively participates in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff.
• ● Deployment of staff to ensure correct skill mix and effective use of resources