Diana Mtombeni

Band 7 Registered Mental Health Nurse currently working in liaison psychiatry, with training as a UKAAN ADHD assessor and a place secured on the V300 Non-Medical Prescribing course starting this September.

Background in liaison psychiatry with experience making sound clinical judgements quickly, often with incomplete information, and gathering history from a range of sources - patients, families, and other professionals - to build an accurate picture.

Applies this approach to ADHD assessment: taking thorough developmental history across the lifespan, from early childhood presentations through to adulthood, and using that alongside collateral information and standardised tools to reach well-reasoned formulations.

ADHD Assessor (Shadowing & Supervised Practice) - CNWL

(2026-01)

• Carry out diagnostic observations and developmental histories for ADHD assessments, tracing symptom onset from early childhood through to adulthood in line with DSM-5/ICD-11 criteria
• Conduct structured clinical interviews, including the DIVA-5, both face to face and via telehealth
• Gather collateral history from family members and school reports to build an accurate lifespan picture
• Support post-assessment feedback, helping patients understand their diagnosis and signposting to further support
• Present cases at MDT meetings and contribute to discussions on differential diagnosis and care pathways
• Observe pre-stimulant physical health screening and medication discussions as preparation for NMP training

Band 7 Liaison Psychiatry Nurse - CNWL, St Mary's Psychiatric Liaison Team

(2023-01)

• Carry out time-sensitive psychiatric assessments, often with complex or ambiguous presentations
• Draw together information from medical notes, families, and other agencies to reach a clinical formulation
• Assess family dynamics and safeguarding risk across the lifespan, escalating where needed
• Write structured assessments and recommendations for the wider MDT
• Assess patients whose presentations often overlap with undiagnosed neurodivergence, including emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and substance use

Band 6 Liaison Psychiatry Nurse - CNWL, St Mary's Psychiatric Liaison Team

(2023-01 - 2024-01)

• Completed mental health and risk assessments in a fast-paced acute setting
• Worked closely with acute medical teams, gaining a good understanding of physical health comorbidities
• Supported decision-making around safeguarding, mental capacity, and discharge planning

Band 6 Clinical Team Leader - Acute Mental Health Ward, [Trust Name]

(2022-01 - 2023-01)

• Led day-to-day clinical operations on a busy acute ward, overseeing risk assessment and care planning
• Coordinated MDT meetings between psychiatrists, nursing staff, and community teams

Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse - Acute Mental Health Ward, [Trust Name]

(2021-01 - 2022-01)

• Delivered trauma-informed care to patients in acute mental health crisis, building core skills in de-escalation and patient advocacy

BSc - Mental Health Nursing (RMN) - University of Hertfordshire (2021-01)

Training Certificate - ADHD Diagnosis and Assessment Training - UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN) (2026-01)