Alex Hunter

AHPRA Registered Learning Disability Nurse with extensive experience supporting adults with learning disabilities in both clinical and community settings. Experienced in health promotion, complex care coordination, safeguarding, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Community Learning Disability Nurse at North East London NHS Foundation Trust (2024-04 – 2025-09)

NHS provider of integrated community, learning disability and mental health services.

• Delivered specialist nursing care for people with learning disabilities, including health promotion and complex care coordination.
• Supported safeguarding processes by identifying, reporting, and responding to actual or potential harm.
• Created and reviewed personalised health plans with a focus on prevention and empowerment.
• Worked collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi‑agency teams to ensure cohesive care.
• Developed professional skills through supervision, building autonomy and contributing to mentorship as experience grew.

Student Nurse Placement at Royal Hospital for Neurodisabilities (2023-06 – 2023-11)

Independent charity providing care for people living with neuro-disabilities.

• Shadowing the delivery of 24-hour specialist care for patients with complex needs.
• Supporting the development and understanding of individualized care plans.
• Learning how multidisciplinary teams coordinate to provide patient centred, life enhancing care.
• Observing assessments of patient needs and how care programs are created, implemented, and reviewed.
• Shadowing compliance practices related to nursing standards and the Nursing and Midwifery Council-Code.

Student Nurse Placement at Loveday (2023-03 – 2023-06)

Care home providing 24-hour nursing, dementia care, and respite services for seniors.

• Shadowing how senior staff oversee member wellbeing and daily wellness needs.
• Supporting the reporting of any changes in a member's health to appropriate professionals.
• Learning how individualized care plans are created, updated, and maintained.
• Observing safe medication practices and the accurate recording that accompanies them.
• Supporting communication and liaison work with members, families, and healthcare professionals.

Student Nurse Placement at Cygnet Hospital Harrow (2023-03 – 2023-06)

Mental health hospital treating individuals with mental health needs with also a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

• Shadowing staff monitoring long-term health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Supporting medication administration and observing therapeutic interventions within the MDT.
• Learning how accurate clinical records are maintained and how teams collaborate for effective care.
• Observing approaches that promote positive mental health and a safe recovery environment.

Support Worker at Certitude (2020-09 – 2021-09)

Social care provider supporting adults with learning difficulties.

• Worked closely with families, colleagues, and external professionals to deliver consistent support.
• Supported individuals whose routines were disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Encouraged healthier lifestyles through diet, exercise, and weightmanagement support.

Respire Support Worker at Hft (2020-01 – 2020-08)

Charity providing short-term respite support for adults with disabilities.

• Built rapport quickly to create a calm, supportive environment.
• Provided sensory resources to enhance stimulation and wellbeing.
• Responded promptly to epilepsy related needs and followed established protocols.

Support Worker at United Response (2019-12 – 2020-08)

Charity providing support to people with autism and learning disabilities and mental health needs.

• Assisted with personal care, medication, finances, and appointments in line with support plans.
• Facilitated therapeutic activities to improve enjoyment and quality of life.
• Liaised with pharmacies and GP services to maintain health and continuity of care.

Support Worker at Ordinary Living (2017-06 – 2019-08)

Provider of supported living services for adults with learning disabilities.

• Provided compassionate care aligned with individual support plans.
• Assisted with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Safeguarded wellbeing, finances, and property, responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Supported safe medication routines and carried out stock counting to maintain safety and compliance.

PgDip in Nursing (Learning Disabilities) – University of West London (2021 – 2023)

BA in Drama and Creative Writing – University of the West of England (2014 – 2017)