Brian Antony Cook

I am currently qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and have 20 years' experience within the organization which I am currently employed. I have gained invaluable experience within both the Older Persons' Directorate and Adult Mental Health Services Directorate and I am now looking to broaden my horizons and further develop my career on a personal and professional basis. My current remit is within the Rehabilitation and Recovery Sector; our main purpose is to work with and help service users aged between (25-65 years old) with complex mental health issues to move on into more independent accommodation, (usually between a 1-3 year timeframe), this is achieved by building, developing and maintaining necessary skills of Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

We also focus on assisting service users to get back into work and educational settings, rebuild their social networks, friendships and relationships with both external and internal agencies. I believe that it is important and key to identify that everyone's needs are different and that everyone's 'recovery journey' is different; therefore, I am always looking for fresh challenges and will endeavour to independently attend any relevant training and accomplish relevant study (classroom or distance learning) to reach my goals and indeed to meet the needs of service users, fellow peers and any potential employment within your organization. I strongly feel that I have the right attributes, skills and extensive knowledge to be an asset to your organization.

Organizational Bank Support Worker - Mental Health Concern

(2004-01 - 2006-12)

Registered Mental Health Nurse, Alderwood – Dementia Services - Older Persons Directorate - Mental Health Concern

(2006-01 - 2009-12)

Registered Mental Health Nurse, Coalway Lane - Mental Health Concern (Now Everyturn Mental Health)

(2009-01)

In 2023, the Crisis House Service was introduced. We work closely with The Gateshead/Newcastle Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team – this service was set up as an alternative to reduce hospital admissions. This is a very challenging but rewarding part of mental health nursing.

• Lead mentor for Students (aim to work more closely with ARC PEP (Northumbria University))
• Along with the unit's administrator responsible for House meetings
• Nominated as 'Speak Up Champion'
• Nominated as 'Family Carer' lead for current practice setting
• In 2009 attended a 'Train the Trainer' course to facilitate Challenging Behaviour learning within the practice setting
• In 2016, nominated and accepted the role of Chairperson for the Practice Development Group for Adult Services
• In 2022, nominated for an excellence award within the organization due to high standard of person-centered care delivery
• In 2023, nominated for another excellence award for outstanding mentoring skills and passion for mental health service delivery

Higher Education Foundation Course - Kenton College (2001-01 - 2003-12)

HEFC Quantitative Methods (full unit) - Kenton College (2001-01 - 2003-12)

HEFC English Language (full unit) - Kenton College (2001-01 - 2003-12)

HEFC Health Studies (full unit) - Kenton College (2001-01 - 2003-12)

HEFC Psychology (part unit 1) - Kenton College (2001-01 - 2003-12)

Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies - Mental Health Division - Northumbria University (2003-01 - 2006-12)

Certificate in Supervisory Management - Newcastle College (2003-01 - 2006-12)

Certificate in Safe Use and Handling of Medicines - Newcastle College (2003-01 - 2006-12)

Facilitating Learning & Assessment in Practice (L6) - Northumbria University (2008-01 - 2009-12)

NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Managing Diversity - University of Sunderland (2010-01 - 2011-12)

Prevention and Management of Diabetes in Adults (L6) - Northumbria University (2012-01 - 2013-12)

Promoting Continence & Managing Incontinence (L6) - Northumbria University (2013-01 - 2014-12)

BSc (HONS) in Practice Development - Northumbria University (2014-01 - 2015-12)

Investigating Psychology - The Open University (2015-01 - 2016-12)

ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Management for Health & Social Care - Brighton School of Business & Management (2015-01 - 2016-12)

CMI Level 6 Diploma in Management & Leadership (QCF) - Brighton School of Business & Management (2016-01 - 2017-12)

Post Graduate Certificate (PgCert) (L7) in (MSc) Mental Health Recovery & Social Inclusion - University of Hertfordshire (2016-01 - 2017-12)

Chartered Managers Institute Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership - Distance Learning College (2017-01 - 2017-12)

Project Management Professional (PMP) - UDEMY