Catherine Tokell
Retford,United Kingdom
Summary
A professional with extensive experience in the Child Death Review and CDOP process and a thorough understanding of statutory guidance. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and a proven track record in multi-agency collaboration. Committed to leveraging expertise to enhance organisational effectiveness and contribute to impactful outcomes for families.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lead Nurse for Child Death
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
2021.02 - Current
- Assist in managing child death reviews in accordance with statutory policies.
- Support designated paediatrician in ensuring service standards are met for child death cases.
- Coordinate information gathering and joint agency responses to child deaths.
- Contribute to summaries and completion of necessary reports.
- Participate as on-call joint agency response clinician, following local procedures.
- Liaise with senior social care and police professionals effectively.
- Conduct home visits and facilitate health-led case discussions.
- Provide assistance and specialised knowledge to organisations across the East Midlands.
- Collaborate across two coronial areas, addressing trust boundaries.
- Lead and manage a defined workforce, adapting to changes in size and skills.
- Prepare cases for presentation at Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP).
Specialist Nurse for Safeguarding Children
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
2020.05 - 2021.02
- Managed complex cases involving child protection concerns; ensured all necessary steps taken towards safeguarding children.
- Attended MARAC for Bassetlaw (North Notts) and Doncaster
- Investigated allegations of abuse or neglect, safeguarding children's well-being.
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)
Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
2014.09 - 2020.05
- Multi-agency working as part of child protection conferences.
- Completing health assessments for children on child protection plans and also children in care.
- Helped to establish the safeguarding team within the school nursing service.
- Providing reports for ICPC and RCPC
- Working collaboratively to ensure positive health outcomes for children
- Health promotion delivered in schools and home
- Delivery of health and wellbeing clinics in Schools
- Completing care plans for children with long term health needs in school.
Community Nurse (School Nursing)
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
2012.04 - 2014.09
- Supported health promotion initiatives within schools.
- Managed caseload of looked after children by conducting health assessments and participating in looked after child meetings.
- Oversaw caseload of children receiving social care services.
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
2010.09 - 2012.04
- Delivered compassionate palliative care, easing end-of-life transition.
- Advocated for patients' rights and confidentiality whilst maintaining professional boundaries and ethics at all times.
- Provided expert nursing care to critically ill patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Dealt promptly with emergencies, potentially saving lives in critical situations.
- Managed critical care interventions for enhanced patient outcomes.
Production Scheduling Manager
BBC
London, Greater London
1991.02 - 2004.06
- Assisted in allocating production staff to documentary and contemporary factual programmes.
- Supported staff development initiatives to nurture talent.
- Facilitated recruitment processes for new staff.
- Oversaw management of contracts to ensure compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - SCPHN School Nursing - Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 2015.09 - 2016.08
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
Advanced Diploma in Adult Nursing
Derby 2007.09 - 2010.09
Skills
- Extensive experience in the CDOP process and knowledge of the statutory guidance
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of multi-agency working
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Nurse for Child Death
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital
2021.02 - Current
Specialist Nurse for Safeguarding Children
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital
2020.05 - 2021.02
Bachelor of Science - SCPHN School Nursing - Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
2015.09 - 2016.08
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)
Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber
2014.09 - 2020.05
Community Nurse (School Nursing)
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2012.04 - 2014.09
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital
2010.09 - 2012.04
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
Advanced Diploma in Adult Nursing
2007.09 - 2010.09
Production Scheduling Manager
BBC
1991.02 - 2004.06