Registered Mental Health Nurse (Agency) - IMC Locums - UK
(2023-01)
- Providing RMN cover across several NHS and independent mental health inpatient services throughout the UK.
- Worked within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales and across Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust services.
- Completed shifts within Cygnet Healthcare psychiatric, learning disability and autism services, and St Andrew's Healthcare forensic inpatient settings.
- Undertake full Band 5 nursing duties including observation, risk management, care planning, professional documentation, handover and multidisciplinary liaison.
- Adapt quickly to new wards and maintain safe, therapeutic and person-centred care.
Registered Mental Health Nurse (Agency) - Pure Healthcare - North Wales
(2022-01 - 2024-12)
- Worked mainly within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales.
- Held a block booking at Ty Llewelyn Medium Secure Unit, Ysbyty Bryn Y Neuadd Hospital.
- Performed all required Band 5 duties and at times acted in the unit coordinator role.
- Also undertook shifts within other mental health services across the trust.
Preceptorship Registered Mental Health Nurse - The Woodhouse Hospital, Cheadle (now Moorelands Neurological Hospital) - Cheadle
(2021-01 - 2022-12)
- Completed nursing preceptorship in an acute learning disability, mental health and forensic rehabilitation service.
- Delivered person-centred care tailored to planned therapeutic interventions.
- Helped maintain the safety of service users and staff during each shift.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary review and formulation of care-planned interventions.
- Supported service users detained under the Mental Health Act.
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) Student / Placement Experience - University of Derby - Derby
(2018-01 - 2021-12)
- Studied BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health).
- Completed placement experience at Lighthouse in Derby, a respite service for children with complex needs.
- Completed hub placement at Cherry Tree Close, a mental health unlocked rehabilitation setting at Kingsway Hospital, Derby.
- Completed clinical placement at Stanley House, Derby, supporting elderly residents and end-of-life care.
- Supported service users with mental health and learning disability needs in low secure, locked and unlocked rehabilitation settings.
- Encouraged independence, engagement in activities and recovery-focused support.
- Assisted with personal care when required and maintained accurate records.
Forensic Care Support Worker - Elder Tree Lodge (formerly Ashley House Hospital) - Market Drayton
(2016-01 - 2020-12)
- Supported service users with mental health and learning disability needs in low secure, locked and unlocked rehabilitation settings.
- Encouraged independence, engagement in activities and recovery-focused support.
- Assisted with personal care when required and maintained accurate records.
Agency Support Worker - DNA Care Services - Leicester
(2014-01 - 2016-12)
- Filled temporary support worker positions across hospitals and care homes in the East Midlands.
- Supported service users with autism, learning disabilities, mental health difficulties and brain injuries.
- Worked safely and professionally across a range of temporary settings.
Director - First Fundraising - London
(2012-01 - 2014-12)
- Co-established and helped run the company from setup through to employing up to 40 staff.
- Held responsibility for recruitment, payroll, management, quality control, training, logistics, client account management, administration and team leadership.
Development and Testing Team - World Vision - Milton Keynes
(2011-01 - 2012-12)
- Worked on product testing and demographic analysis for a proposed micro-loans initiative.
- Supported campaign testing across different fundraising platforms.
Team Leadership and Fundraising Roles - Together Fundraising / Future Fundraising / Talk Fundraising / Outreach Fundraising
(2006-01 - 2011-12)
- Progressed from fundraiser to team leader roles across national campaigns.
- Managed teams, supported donor quality, and worked across campaigns for major charities including World Vision and the British Red Cross.
Stores Assistant - City University - London
(2005-01 - 2006-12)
- Progressed from kitchen porter to stores assistant within days of joining.
- Supported stock control, purchasing, food distribution and compliance with health and safety requirements.
