Nickayla Nicholas
Registered Mental Health Nurse and Clinical Lead
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About
Registered Mental Health Nurse and Clinical Lead with over five years NHS experience in mental health assessment, risk formulation, crisis services and leadership. Holder of a BSc Psychology with Health Studies, MSc Mental Health Nursing and currently undertaking a Level 5 Operational Leadership and Management Apprenticeship. Completed ADHD Assessor Training through the ADHD Network and experienced in complex psychosocial assessment, collateral history gathering, clinical formulation and multidisciplinary working.
Experience
Clinical Lead – Crisis Telephone Service (Band 7) at North London NHS Foundation Trust (2023-09 – Present)
- Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments.
- Triage complex mental health presentations.
- Gather collateral information from families, professionals and external agencies.
- Deliver supervision, coaching and training.
- Manage safeguarding, complaints and clinical governance.
- Support clinical decision-making and formulation.
Senior Mental Health Practitioner – Liaison & Diversion (Bank) at North London NHS Foundation Trust (2025-03 – Present)
- Complete detailed psychosocial assessments within police custody settings.
- Assess neurodevelopmental, behavioural and mental health presentations.
- Formulate care pathways and clinical recommendations.
- Work collaboratively with Police, CAMHS, Youth Offending Teams and healthcare providers.
Senior Nurse Practitioner – Home Treatment Team
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Crisis Assessment Team / CSPA
Support Worker – Crisis House & Young People Services
Education
ADHD Assessor Course – ADHD Network (2026)
Level 5 Operational Leadership & Management Apprenticeship – Corndel (2026)
MSc in Mental Health Nursing – Kingston University (2021)
BSc in Psychology with Health Studies – De Montfort University (2017)
