Community Psychiatric Nurse - Leicestershire NHS Trust - Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
(2026-01)
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients via telephone and face-to-face to understand mental health challenges.
- Identified and facilitated appropriate care pathways, prioritizing the least restrictive options for patient well-being.
- Directed patients to suitable care providers across primary and tertiary care settings.
- Escalated critical cases to senior staff for further support and management.
- Diligently completed all required documentation and developed personalized care plans for patients.
- Presented patient cases to multi-disciplinary teams to strategize on optimal care pathways.
- Collaborated effectively with nursing, occupational therapy, medical, psychology, and administrative colleagues.
- Managed a caseload with full responsibility, acting as a care coordinator/care manager.
- Led the planning and execution of patient reintegration into the community post-discharge.
- Delivered culturally sensitive services to patients and their families, addressing special needs where necessary.
- Provided therapeutic interventions through assessment and ongoing treatment in various settings.
- Created care programs tailored to individual risk assessments and psychosocial needs.
- Executed patient discharges in accordance with early intervention policies and procedures.
Community Psychiatric Nurse - Nottinghamshire NHS Foundation Trust - Highbury Hospital, Bulwell
(2025-06)
Healthcare Manager - Raynes Healthcare Ltd - Nottingham
(2024-10 - 2025-03)
- Managed client portfolio, liaising with commissioners and local authorities to ensure service excellence.
- Conducted regular supervision and performance appraisals, fostering staff personal and professional development.
- Created a positive work environment by implementing effective communication, motivation, and team-building strategies.
- Implemented and monitored policies and procedures to maintain compliance with relevant healthcare legislation and standards.
- Oversaw staff scheduling and operations to ensure seamless daily functioning of the care company.
- Addressed and resolved concerns related to staff, clients, and care services promptly and effectively.
- Supervised all company processes to guarantee full compliance with CQC and local care regulations.
Clinical Lead/Deputy Home Manager - The Amwell Care Home - Leicestershire
(2024-04 - 2024-10)
- Conduct specialist assessments for patients with significant mental health issues, tailoring approaches to individual needs. This includes Neurodiverse conditions such as Autism and ADHD.
- Provide essential support to patients in community settings, including crisis intervention and ongoing care.
- Demonstrate leadership within the clinical team, guiding clinical practices and management decisions.
- Collaborate with patients to design and implement effective, personalized treatment plans.
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of clinical records, both written and computerized.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and safe custody of healthcare records, adhering to legal and ethical standards.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the care home, upholding high standards of care and service.
- Made critical clinical decisions, providing guidance and support to nursing staff in clinical judgment and care delivery.
- Reviewed and promoted care plans, initiating necessary actions for resident care adjustments to maintain optimal health outcomes.
- Fostered and maintained compassionate relationships with residents and their families, ensuring their needs and concerns were addressed.
- Adhered to the NMC Professional Codes of Conduct, demonstrating professionalism and commitment to ongoing self-development.
- Developed and sustained collaborative relationships with GPs, social workers, care managers, local hospitals, and multidisciplinary team members, enhancing communication and service coordination.
- Participated in an on-call rota to provide leadership and support during off-hours, ensuring continuity of care and management availability.
Student Nurse Placements - Various Healthcare Settings - Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
(2018-01 - 2021-12)
- Collaborated with service users and their carers to deliver high-quality patient care, managing a caseload of individuals with diverse neurodiverse conditions such as autism and ADHD.
- Conducted initial risk assessments and participated in various aspects of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), including follow-up sessions and ADHD clinics.
- Administered Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) assessments to aid in the diagnosis of autism in children.
- Engaged in family therapy sessions and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for children and their families.
- Gained knowledge of service user rights and the various diagnoses impacting children and young people through shadowing social workers, therapists, and psychologists.
- Attended mental health assessments for undiagnosed individuals, learning the importance of maintaining service user privacy, dignity, and respect for their needs.
- Developed a keen attention to detail and thoroughness in assessments to devise effective treatment plans.
