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Amanda Flavell Brook

Amanda Flavell Brook

Mirfield

Summary

Mental Health Nursing Professional experienced in clinical assessment, child and adolescent care, and learning disability support. Delivered person-centred care through effective crisis intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration, while managing teams to optimise patient outcomes. Committed to advancing mental health services with compassionate care and innovative practices.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

ADHD Clinical Nurse Assessor

Leeds GP Confederation
Leeds
2025.12 - Current

Conduct structured ADHD diagnostic assessments for adults across West Yorkshire.
Support comprehensive developmental histories and clinical observations in accordance with NICE guidelines.
Assist in utilising structured diagnostic interviews and screening tools to aid ADHD diagnosis.
Contribute clinical information analysis to multidisciplinary diagnostic decision-making.
Provide patient feedback and support following assessments.
Maintain accurate documentation while adhering to safeguarding and clinical governance standards.
Facilitate assessments through face-to-face and digital clinical platforms.
Recently qualified independent prescriber (NMP); motivated to gain practical experience in applying prescribing skills to ADHD treatment and management.

Clinical manager

Enhance Healthy Minds Service Service
Leeds
2018.07 - 2025.12

Achieved enhanced patient outcomes through effective leadership of a multidisciplinary team of 20 clinicians in a primary care mental health service.
Delivered comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, ensuring patient safety and care.
Produced personalised care plans and brief interventions that significantly improved patient engagement.
Maintained high standards of clinical governance compliance, resulting in improved service quality.
Streamlined communication with GP surgeries and community services to facilitate seamless patient experiences.
Drove service development initiatives that expanded access and positively impacted patient outcomes.

Freelance Trainer

Tidal Training
Country Wide
2017.01 - 2018.07

Assist in delivering training programmes nationally on mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and self-harm.
Facilitate specialist training on ligature awareness and emergency response.
Aid healthcare and care sector staff in improving risk recognition and safeguarding practices.

Self-Employed Brook Delicatessen

Own Business
Mirfield, Kirklees
2011.07 - 2016.05

Established and managed two successful hospitality businesses, focusing on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Recruitment processes and staff management for optimal performance.
Delivered exceptional financial planning, compliance, and customer service outcomes.

Psychiatric Liaison Nurse

Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Leeds
2009.06 - 2011.07

Conducted comprehensive mental health and suicide risk assessments cross city between St James and LGI emergency departments.
Supported the deliberate self-harm liaison team across acute hospital settings.
Managed complex cases independently and coordinated responses among various professionals.

Clinical Nurse – Low Secure Women's Unit

Waterloo Manor
Leeds
2004.02 - 2009.07

Assisted with care provision for women experiencing personality disorders in a secure forensic setting.
Supported holistic care planning and risk assessments as designated nurse.
Helped coordinate multidisciplinary meetings and patient rehabilitation plans.
Oversaw junior staff and assisted in maintaining safe ward management.

Primary Mental Health Worker – CAMHS

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Huddersfield, Kirklees
2007.12 - 2009.06

Developed behaviour support plans for children with behavioural mental health and neurodevelopmental needs.

Assisted in assessing behaviour and mental health for children and young people.

Supported ADHD-related behavioural assessments and family consultations.

Collaborated with schools and wider professional teams and services.

Facilitated learning sessions for families and schools.

Education

NMP - Non medical prescribing

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
2025.09 - 2026.01

Diagnosis and Assessment of Adults with ADHD

UKAAN
2025.07 - 2025.07

Pharmacological Treatment of Adults with ADHD

UKAAN
2025.07 - 2025.07

Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Care CAMHS

University of York
York
2007.09 - 2009.01

Mental Health Nursing

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
2005.09 - 2007.12

Learning Disability Nursing

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
2005.09 - 2007.09

Skills

Clinical assessment expertise

Mental health nursing

Child and adolescent nursing

Learning disability nursing

Neurodevelopmental support

  • Non-medical prescribing
  • Crisis intervention
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Person-centred care
  • Team management
  • Deadline-oriented work

Affiliations

  • Road Biking
  • Dance
  • Gardening and growing my own produce
  • walking

Timeline

ADHD Clinical Nurse Assessor

Leeds GP Confederation
2025.12 - Current

NMP - Non medical prescribing

University of Huddersfield
2025.09 - 2026.01

Diagnosis and Assessment of Adults with ADHD

UKAAN
2025.07 - 2025.07

Pharmacological Treatment of Adults with ADHD

UKAAN
2025.07 - 2025.07

Clinical manager

Enhance Healthy Minds Service Service
2018.07 - 2025.12

Freelance Trainer

Tidal Training
2017.01 - 2018.07

Self-Employed Brook Delicatessen

Own Business
2011.07 - 2016.05

Psychiatric Liaison Nurse

Leeds Teaching Hospitals
2009.06 - 2011.07

Primary Mental Health Worker – CAMHS

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
2007.12 - 2009.06

Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Care CAMHS

University of York
2007.09 - 2009.01

Mental Health Nursing

University of Huddersfield
2005.09 - 2007.12

Learning Disability Nursing

University of Huddersfield
2005.09 - 2007.09

Clinical Nurse – Low Secure Women's Unit

Waterloo Manor
2004.02 - 2009.07
Amanda Flavell Brook