Ugochukwu Augustine Oloko

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with substantial experience delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary setting at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. In current Band 6 Senior Nurse Practitioner role, providing clinical leadership, risk assessment, and care planning for individuals experiencing acute and complex mental health needs. Skilled in holistic patient care, safeguarding procedures, and crisis intervention.

Strong foundation in mental health legislation and NICE-guided practice, committed to promoting recovery-focused care and fostering a safe and therapeutic environment. Practice informed by reflective learning, clinical supervision, and continuous professional development.

Senior Nurse Practitioner (CPN, Care-Coordinator) at Knowsley Community Mental Health Recovery Team, Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust (2025-01 – Present)

• Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy
• Participate in caseload supervision to monitor standards of service user care and documentation
• Assist with the appropriate screening of referrals and provide information for referrers, service users and carers
• Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with services in other statutory and non-statutory organisations
• Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care
• Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code
• Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team
• Ensure that service users are cared for within the confines of their respective Mental Health Act status and adhere to the requirements of the MHA 1983 and the corresponding Code of Practice
• Deputise for the Clinical Team Manager as required
• Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager
• Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices, and procedures as appropriate
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff
• Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical area
• Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination

Mental Health Nurse (RMN) at The Brooker Centre Halton Hospital, Sheridan Acute Ward, Holins Park Hospital, Merseycare NHS (2023-08 – 2025-01)

• Coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the Care Programme Approach and under the supervision of the line manager
• Ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual
• Liaise with family members, carers and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan
• Develop a risk management plan for service users, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team and ensure that all significant people are aware of the risk management plan and are actioning it appropriately
• Direct unqualified staff in order to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users
• Participate in setting standards for care based on sound evidence based and research findings
• Participate in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users that you have responsibility for with guidance from a supervisor
• Communicate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the communication of any relevant information which has an impact on the service user's care
• Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information
• Check understanding of information where there are often barriers to effective communications due to distress, psychiatric symptoms or where English is not the first language
• Use skills gained through training and experience to give and receive information to other individuals with regards to a service users care in the reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings
• Have knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
• Support services users and their carers when the Mental Health Act is being used to admit the service user to hospital and ensure that service user rights under the Mental Health Act are effectively communicated to them and outcomes documented
• Provide and co-ordinate the provision of a range of therapeutic activities for service users and monitor their effectiveness
• Take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that the Trust policies and procedures and the Nursing & Midwifery Councils regulations are adhered to

Nurse Practitioner at Merseycare NHS (2023-09 – 2025-08)

• Coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the Care Programme Approach and under the supervision of the line manager
• Ensure that the patient care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual
• Liaise with family members, carers and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan
• Develop a risk management plan for service users, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team and ensure that all significant people are aware of the risk management plan and are actioning it appropriately
• Direct unqualified staff in order to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users
• Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information
• Have knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
• Support services users and their carers when the Mental Health Act is being used to admit the service user to hospital and ensure that service user rights under the Mental Health Act are effectively communicated to them and outcomes documented
• Provide and co-ordinate the provision of a range of therapeutic activities for service users and monitor their effectiveness
• Take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that the Trust policies and procedures and the Nursing & Midwifery Councils regulations are adhered to

Student Nurse Service Coordinator at Merseycare NHS (2020-11 – 2023-09)

• Motivate patients to engage with person-centred activity plans like playing snooker and using the gym
• Support patients to make informed choices, promoting their well-being and Recovery using therapeutic interventions (cognitive behavioural therapy techniques)
• Work in partnership with patients, Nurses and other MDT professionals to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of agreed evidence-based care plans and readjust goals as appropriate to foster patient Recovery
• Maintain accurate, clear and legible documentation of all aspects of care delivery, using digital technologies where required
• Assess skin and hygiene status and demonstrate knowledge of appropriate products to prevent and manage skin breakdown
• Demonstrate effective persons and team management approaches in dealing with concerns and anxieties using appropriate de-escalation strategies when dealing with conflict
• Recognise signs of deterioration (mental distress/emotional vulnerability/ physical symptoms) and take prompt and appropriate action to prevent or reduce the risk of harm to the person and others
• Build confidence in medication Management and Administration
• Know different types of medication used in mental health setting/Trust and their side effects

BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Mental Health) – Edge Hill University (2020 – 2023)

NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care – TutorCare (2017 – 2018)

Ultimate Computer Technician – ROBUST IT (2014 – 2015)

Master's Degree in Business and Management (MSc) – Liverpool Hope University (2009 – 2011)

BSc (Hons) in Business and Management – Imo State University (2000 – 2005)