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Alida Dillon

Bedford,United Kingdom

Summary

A professional with extensive expertise in clinical knowledge surrounding individuals with learning disabilities and autism within mental health inpatient and forensic settings. Demonstrates proficiency in commissioning complex cases, facilitating discharge pathways, and implementing best practices for the treatment of mentally disordered offenders. Skilled in quality improvement recommendations, effective communication across diverse organisations and professionals, and reducing restrictive practices. Committed to driving impactful change within healthcare systems while ensuring optimal outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Quality & Improvement Clinical Lead

NHS England
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
05.2021 - Current
  • Oversee East of England Region for Learning Disabilities and Autism in inpatient mental health beds.
  • Support Provider Collaborative with oversight of learning disability and autism inpatient admissions.
  • Review complex cases to establish effective discharge pathways.
  • Evaluate quality and improvement concerns regarding inpatient mental health hospitals.
  • Advise Provider Collaboratives and NHS providers on restrictive practices and compliance.
  • Provide guidance on complex cases and development of community provisions.
  • Consult on Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act assessments.
  • Advise on reducing restrictive practice



Learning Disability & Autism Commissioning Manager

Clinical Commissioning Group
Bedford, Bedfordshire
01.2018 - 05.2021
  • Developed All Age Dynamic Support Register to monitor individuals with Learning Disabilities or Autism at risk of hospital admission.
  • Managed treatment and discharge pathways for hospitalised individuals with Learning Disabilities or Autism.
  • Chaired Care and Treatment Reviews to ensure effective management of patient care.
  • Oversaw complex cases, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance quality of life and reduce hospital stays.
  • Commissioned care packages with key stakeholders and managed NHS England bids for housing projects.


  • Led various projects aimed at addressing health inequalities for individuals with Learning Disabilities or Autism.

Forensic Nurse

East London Foundation Trust
Bedford and Luton, Bedfordshire
02.2013 - 01.2018
  • Management & Monitoring of Forensic Case's in the community, acting as social supervisor and completing Ministry of Justice reports to inform on treatment in the community.
  • Working with Police Custody and Magistrates and Crown Court, supporting with liaison and diversion for people with mental illness within the Criminal Justice System.
  • Development of the Street triage service, responding to people with a mental health crisis with emergency services and diverting away from A&E services and Criminal Justice services.
  • Working with Probation around supporting Complex case's
  • Completing reports for CPS and Court Reports.
  • Conducting Mental Health Act assessments as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner and supporting admission to an appropriate hospital for assessment and treatment.

Clinical Nurse

Essex Partnership Trust
Bedford, Bedfordshire
07.2007 - 02.2013
  • Working within Low and Medium Secure Mental Health inpatient hospitals as a Clinical Nurse supporting people with Learning Disabilities and or Autism and a Mental Illness who have been placed on a Hospital Order with or without restrictions or are Prison transfers for assessment and Treatment.
  • Coordinating treatment plans and preparing reports for Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings from a clinical nursing perspective
  • Daily Management of the wards security and monitoring of Physical Health and Mental Health and development of personalised care plans.
  • Providing Various Treatment programmes, specific to Fire Setting and Sexual Offending programmes which have been adapted to meet needs of people with a learning Disability and or Autism.


Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Learning Disability Nursing

Bedfordshire University
Bedfordshire
09.2002 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Bedfordshire
Luton
09.2010 - 07.2013

PGCert Applied Mental Health Law - Approved Mental Health Practitioner

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
09.2015 - 01.2016

PGCert Managing Mental Health Act Assessments - Approved Mental Health Practitioner

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
09.2015 - 01.2016

MSc Neurodevelopmental Conditions - Psychology

Middlesex University
London
01.2023 -

Skills

  • Clinical Knowledge around People with Learning Disabilities and or Autism within Mental Health Inpatient settings and forensic settings
  • Commissioning for Complex Case's who are stuck in hospitals and establishing a discharge pathway
  • Best Practice for treatment of Mentally disordered offenders
  • Quality and Improvement Recommendations
  • Communication with a variety of different organisations and professionals
  • Reducing Restrictive practices

Timeline

MSc Neurodevelopmental Conditions - Psychology

Middlesex University
01.2023 -

Quality & Improvement Clinical Lead

NHS England
05.2021 - Current

Learning Disability & Autism Commissioning Manager

Clinical Commissioning Group
01.2018 - 05.2021

PGCert Applied Mental Health Law - Approved Mental Health Practitioner

University of Hertfordshire
09.2015 - 01.2016

PGCert Managing Mental Health Act Assessments - Approved Mental Health Practitioner

University of Hertfordshire
09.2015 - 01.2016

Forensic Nurse

East London Foundation Trust
02.2013 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Bedfordshire
09.2010 - 07.2013

Clinical Nurse

Essex Partnership Trust
07.2007 - 02.2013

Diploma of Higher Education - Learning Disability Nursing

Bedfordshire University
09.2002 - 07.2005

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