Patience Asogwa

Highly skilled Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with extensive NHS experience across adult mental health, CAMHS, crisis services, acute inpatient, community, older adult, forensic and neurodevelopmental services. Experienced in comprehensive mental health assessments, risk formulation, safeguarding, developmental history taking, diagnostic formulation and multidisciplinary working. Currently working as an Adult ADHD Assessor with Medinet, completing comprehensive ADHD diagnostic assessments in line with NICE guidance and DSM-5 criteria.

Skilled in structured clinical interviews, developmental history assessment, DIVA-5 assessment, differential diagnosis, formulation, diagnostic report writing and providing person-centred recommendations. Experienced in supporting children and young people presenting with ADHD, Autism and complex mental health needs within CAMHS settings, including assessment, risk management, family engagement, behavioural observation and MDT collaboration. UKAAN Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Assessment Module trained, with strong knowledge of ADHD presentations across the lifespan, neurodevelopmental conditions, co-existing mental health disorders and evidence-based interventions.

Adult ADHD Assessor - Medinet

(2026-07)

• Conduct comprehensive remote adult ADHD diagnostic assessments in accordance with NICE guidelines and DSM-5 criteria.
• Complete detailed developmental history assessments exploring childhood symptoms, educational experiences, relationships, occupational functioning and lifelong patterns of difficulties.
• Use structured assessment tools including DIVA-5 alongside clinical judgement to support diagnostic decision-making.
• Gather collateral information from family members and relevant professionals where appropriate.
• Assess ADHD symptoms across different life domains and evaluate functional impairment.
• Differentiate ADHD presentations from anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, Autism Spectrum Disorder, personality disorders and other mental health conditions.
• Complete clinical formulations and produce clear, evidence-based diagnostic reports.
• Provide psychoeducation regarding ADHD presentations, coping strategies and recommended support pathways.
• Identify risk, safeguarding concerns and co-existing mental health difficulties requiring further intervention.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care.

Registered Mental Health Nurse (Bank) - NHSP – CAMHS Services (Kent & Medway, SLAM, Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trusts)

(2023-12)

• Worked within CAMHS inpatient and acute mental health settings supporting children and young people experiencing complex emotional, behavioural and psychiatric difficulties.
• Supported young people presenting with ADHD, Autism, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, self-harm and behavioural difficulties.
• Completed mental health observations, risk assessments and contributed clinical information to MDT discussions.
• Supported assessment of developmental needs, communication differences and sensory processing difficulties.
• Engaged children, young people and families using trauma-informed and recovery-focused approaches.
• Supported implementation of care plans, behavioural support strategies and therapeutic interventions.
• Recognised safeguarding concerns and escalated appropriately in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Worked collaboratively with CAMHS clinicians, families, education professionals and wider agencies.

Clinical Lead – Individual Placement and Support (IPS) - Brent IPS Service – CNWL NHS Foundation Trust

(2025-07)

• Provide clinical leadership within a specialist community service supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental illness, including people with neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments incorporating developmental history, occupational functioning and psychosocial factors.
• Identify ADHD and Autism traits affecting executive functioning, communication, emotional regulation and employment.
• Provide neurodiversity-informed advice and reasonable adjustment recommendations.
• Support referrals into specialist neurodevelopmental pathways.
• Provide supervision, clinical guidance and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Community Psychiatric Nurse – Older Adults & Healthy Ageing - Kent & Medway / Kensington & Chelsea CMHT

(2024-10 - 2025-07)

• Completed comprehensive community mental health assessments for older adults with complex psychiatric presentations.
• Explored lifelong developmental histories to identify possible neurodevelopmental presentations including ADHD and Autism traits.
• Gathered collateral information from families and carers to support clinical formulation.
• Contributed to MDT discussions regarding diagnosis, treatment planning and onward referrals.
• Completed risk assessments, care planning and clinical documentation.

Registered Mental Health Nurse - St Charles Hospital – CNWL NHS Foundation Trust

(2023-11 - 2024-10)

• Worked across Acute wards, Home Treatment Team, Single Point of Access (SPA), PICU and forensic services.
• Completed mental health assessments, risk assessments and crisis interventions.
• Supported individuals with complex mental illness, trauma histories and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Contributed to ADHD and Autism referral pathways through identification of neurodevelopmental traits.
• Provided psychoeducation and support to patients, carers and families.
• Worked within multidisciplinary teams to develop safe and effective care plans.

Registered Mental Health Nurse (Bank) - NHSP – Kent & Medway, SLAM, Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trusts

(2023-12)

• Worked across CAMHS, adult acute, PICU and forensic mental health services.
• Supported children, young people and adults presenting with ADHD, Autism and complex mental health needs.
• Provided therapeutic engagement, clinical observations, risk management and MDT feedback.

Healthcare Assistant - St Charles Hospital – CNWL NHS Foundation Trust

(2016-12 - 2023-11)

• Supported adults with severe mental illness, ADHD, Autism and learning disabilities.
• Developed skills in behavioural observation, therapeutic communication and recovery-focused care.
• Supported individuals with sensory needs, communication difficulties and emotional regulation challenges.

Clinical Support Worker (Bank) - NHSP – KPMT, SLAM, Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trusts

(2014-05 - 2023-12)

• Worked within CAMHS, adult acute, PICU and forensic services.
• Supported children, young people and adults experiencing mental health and neurodevelopmental difficulties.
• Provided observations, therapeutic engagement and clinical feedback to multidisciplinary teams.

Registered Mental Health Nurse - Mental Health Nursing - NMC