Dipa Dhokia
Southall,Middlesex
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Mental Health Clinician with a proven track record at Mildura START, adept at crisis management across diverse age groups and excelling in patient-centered counseling. Leveraged Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and exceptional interpersonal communication to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in integrating support systems, with a strong focus on multicultural competence and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
The Hobart Clinic
Hobart
02.2022 - Current
- Casual RN-MH support private MH consumers
- Understanding the different way care is offered in the private MH service
- Learning about treatments which are not offered in public MH services like therapies (IMM, groups, DBT), TMS
Clinical Nurse Specialist Mental Health
Tasmanian Health Service
03.2021 - Current
- MH CNS conducting assessments in ED for patients experiencing severe mental illness or psychiatric symptoms secondary to physical health illness
- Building effective relationships with ED staff including ongoing MH education
- Working closely within MDT and under supervision of consultant psychiatrist
- Patient flow between ED & the MH services (inpatient, community, subacute like peacock house)
- Affective, individualized, recovery focused care planning, positive risk assessments using Connecting with People model, least restrictive practice, trauma informed care and evidence-based practice (EBP)
- Working closely with friends & family
- CNS in Mental Health Short Stay Unit - longitudinal assessment and brief psychosocial treatment for service users experiencing MH difficulties
- Facilitating short/crisis psychiatric assessment
- Active work with safety planning
- Standard 4 national audits in medication management
- CNS in the Acute Care Team - new service development to limit MH presentations to ED, reducing pressures & gatekeepers to hospital admissions by supporting MH consumers in the community who are experiencing MH crisis in addition to skills from ED experience
- Out of hours – shift coordinating, delegating tasks, risk management and supporting team
- Supporting senior team members
- MH officer status – using MHA legislation as well as other in house, local & national policies, procedures & standards
- Standard 6 national audits in communicating safety
- MH CNS ACCESS MH triage service – national telephone MH support to residents of Tasmania experiencing MH concerns/crisis
- Out of hour lone clinician manning the telephone line for the entire state of Tasmania
- Processing incoming referrals, completing triage, making outward referrals, and working closely with other organisations like PACER, Lifeline, Peacock House and other national organisations
- MH CNS Peacock House – subacute therapeutic service focused on recovery orientated practices
Mental Health Clinician – contract travel nursing
Mildura START
Mildura
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Acute MH service doing triage, intake & assessments
- Building relationships across state & border, on-call work and supporting inpatient MH ward with incidents
- In addition to acute MH services, completed homeless outreach work
Mental Health Practitioner
START Mildura
Mildura
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Acute MH service is doing triage, intake, and assessments.
- Building relationships across state and border, on-call work, and supporting the inpatient mental health ward with incidents.
- In addition to acute mental health services, completed homeless outreach work.
Clinical Nurse – Mental Health contract travel nursing
Bundaberg Acute Care Team
Bundaberg
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Ageless service, crisis management in the community for all Widebay MH service clients
- Complete crisis assessments in DEM, walk-in clinic, comprehensive planned assessments and crisis assessment & triage over the phone
- Work alongside MDT, inter & intra related agencies
- Cover all services out of hours
Clinical Nurse – MH Contract Travel Nursing
Bundaberg Acute Care Team
Bundaberg
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Ageless service.
- Crisis management in the community for all Wide Bay MH service clients.
- Complete crisis assessments in DEM, walk-in clinic, comprehensive planned assessments, and crisis assessment and triage over the phone.
- Work alongside MDT, inter-, and intra-related agencies.
- Cover all services out of hours.
Advanced Mental Health Practitioner
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust
11.2017 - 10.2020
- To work alongside senior management in developing a new service as part of an acute hospital Mental Health Liaison Service into the Emergency Department and Wards at Wexham Park Hospital to reduce the national target for people attending A&E
- I conducted assessment from the emergency department & wards autonomously, planning discharge and signposting to other relevant services working in line with local & national policies
- Communicate effectively with all relevant parties and make appropriate referrals
- Worked closely with medical professional to understand and treat illnesses which may present with psychiatric presentation
- Provide brief psycho-social interventions to limit the re-occurrence of patients attending A&E by working closely with the frequent attenders lead & dual diagnosis lead
- Clinical work underpins evidence-based practice
- Give advice, education & support to the medical staff
- Supporting junior staff and mentor student nurses through effective supervision
- I completed the trust management programme to develop my leadership & management skills in recruitment, retention, appraisals, statistic, and other managerial roles
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust
07.2015 - 11.2017
- Gatekeeper and providing alternative to hospital admission
- Bed management duties including local inpatient beds and liaising with external organisations to use out of area inpatient beds
- Work with multidisciplinary team to develop individualised recovery focused care plans with both service users & supporting carer’s effectively as well as managing risk effectively within the community by taking positive risks
- Working under supervision of Advanced Mental Health Practitioner, alongside management to improve the service by working in line with trust policies and procedures including meeting local & national standards
- Completing assessment, discharges, and utilising senior decision skills to develop advanced assessment, communication & leadership management skills
- Supporting junior staff in developing their clinical and organisational skills
- I developed projects for students (student-mentor corner, student meetings) and other staff (induction)
- I provided clinical & managerial supervision to Mental Health Practitioners as well as supporting students on placement as their mentor
- Participate in specific training for CRISIS work, Knowledge Understanding Framework for personality disorder (training) & Dual Diagnosis as well as provide CRISIS support over the telephone
- Participate in investigating incidents under the supervision of Advanced Mental Health Practitioner
- Working with the psychiatric liaison service, completing assessments in A&E (WPH), liaising with the medical wards to support people experiencing mental health problems
Staff Nurse
West London Mental Health NHS Trust
London
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Working in a female admission/assessment ward
- Primary nurse to various patients which includes psychotic disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, learning disability and dual diagnosis (informally and under MHA)
- Working alongside nursing team and MDT to deliver individualised CPA/Care Management Plan to support and monitor treatment
- Carry out vital observations as appropriate & report accordingly including completing biopsychosocial assessment on admitted patients
- I conducted risk assessment and ongoing mental health reviews on a daily basis
- Work closely with both internal and external agencies
- Completion of preceptorship and mentorship training
- Supporting manager with managerial duties (annual leave planning, rota and other non-clinical duties) including participation of mock CQC inspection under supervision, participation in assessment and interview process of recruiting Band 2 HCA’s
- I conducted clinical and non-clinical audits (dual diagnosis, care plans & section 132 rights)
- I was able to take part in meetings at a senior level about reviewing trust policies (rapid tranquilliser)
- Experience of undergoing an investigation including statement writing skills
Student Nurse Placements
West London Mental Health NHS Trust
London
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Various placements in different departments (dementia nursing home, learning disabilities secondary school, male medium secure forensic ward, male psychiatric intensive care unit, personality disorder therapeutic community, recovery team in the community, male admission/assessment ward and CAMHS Tier 3)
- Developed skills in communication, medication management, assessment, CPA and risk assessment
Mental Health Support Worker
West London Mental Health NHS Trust
London
03.2009 - 09.2011
- Providing alternative to hospital admission treatment in the community
- I worked within the multidisciplinary team to help clients who are experiencing mental health crisis to deliver the CPA/Care Management Plan, which often includes encouraging the client’s self-care through a planned program of personal practical and emotional support and monitor concordance with treatment
- To carry out vital observations as appropriate & report accordingly, participate in the assessment of referred patients, conduct risk assessment and ongoing mental health reviews under supervision
- Work closely with Community Mental Health Resource Centers and inpatient setting
- To work closely with the general hospital as well as PCT settings
Honouree Assistant Clinical Psychologist
Southwest London and St Georges NHS Trust
London
10.2007 - 08.2008
- To help people deal with their problems and be an information centre for mental health patients
- Under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and with the multidisciplinary mental health promotion team to promote mental health in the local community
- Currently working on the Directory 2008 project, to raise awareness of mental health in the local area through pharmacies, GP’s, PCT’s and mental health organisations
- There is a hard copy available for Healthcare Professionals and online version available for clients
Voluntary Support Worker
West London Mental Health NHS Trust
London
05.2007 - 03.2008
- I worked in the day hospital for mild & sever psychosis
- Workshops- pottery, swimming, coping skills, and art
- Aim: to increase communication, reduce stigma between clients & professions, provide support and day activities for community clients
Voluntary Support Worker
Richmond Borough Mind
Richmond
04.2007 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: charity
- Richmond Borough Mind Social Centre, which is where people with psychosis are referred to from the Community Mental Health Team (CMHRC)
- Helped with workshops like art, creative writing, relaxation, sewing and lunch is also provided
- Providing social, emotional support including one to one support
- Admin and marketing for the organisation
- Charity
Education
Master of Mental Health Nursing -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW, Australia08.2024
ACT as a Brief Intervention -
Psychwire
12.2023
Mentorship in Nursing -
University of West London
London, UK01.2016
Preceptorship in Nursing -
University of West London
London, UK01.2015
Post Graduate Diploma Pre-Reg Mental Health Nursing -
Buckinghamshire New University
Buckinghamshire, UK01.2014
Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Studies -
Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London
London, UK01.2010
BSc - Psychology & Counselling
Roehampton University of Surrey
Roehampton, Surrey, UK01.2006
Skills
- Mental health crisis management for diverse age groups
- Patient-Centered Counselling and Nursing Skills
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Behavior change facilitation through motivational interviewing skills
- Support Systems Integration and Engagement
- Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
- Team Leadership
- Assessment of Suicide Risk
- Stress Management Techniques
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Goal Setting Support
- Substance Use Intervention
- Psychoeducation Facilitation
- Behavioural Insights
- Empathy Development Skills
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Accurate Clinical Documentation
- Relapse Prevention Planning
- Multicultural Competence
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Nursing and Midwifery Council UK, 01/2014, Current, ACTIVE NMC PIN - 13I7021E
- Aus College of Mental Health Nursing, 03/2021, Current, Credential
- AHPRA Registered Nurse Registration, Current
- TAS ANMF Membership, Current, Union member
- Mental Health Officer - TAS, 05/2021, 05/2026, Issued by THS
- Active unrestricted registration with AHPRA, 05/2020, Current, Registered MH nurse.
References
Available on request
Languages
- English
- Gujarati
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Urdu
Affiliations
- Travelling.
- Self-care.
- having a work-life balance.
Languages
English
First Language
Gujarati
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician – contract travel nursing
Mildura START
11.2024 - 12.2024
Mental Health Practitioner
START Mildura
11.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Nurse – MH Contract Travel Nursing
Bundaberg Acute Care Team
09.2024 - 10.2024
Clinical Nurse – Mental Health contract travel nursing
Bundaberg Acute Care Team
09.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
The Hobart Clinic
02.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist Mental Health
Tasmanian Health Service
03.2021 - Current
Advanced Mental Health Practitioner
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust
11.2017 - 10.2020
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust
07.2015 - 11.2017
Staff Nurse
West London Mental Health NHS Trust
01.2014 - 06.2015
Student Nurse Placements
West London Mental Health NHS Trust
09.2011 - 09.2013
Mental Health Support Worker
West London Mental Health NHS Trust
03.2009 - 09.2011
Honouree Assistant Clinical Psychologist
Southwest London and St Georges NHS Trust
10.2007 - 08.2008
Voluntary Support Worker
West London Mental Health NHS Trust
05.2007 - 03.2008
Voluntary Support Worker
Richmond Borough Mind
04.2007 - 11.2007
Master of Mental Health Nursing -
University of Newcastle
ACT as a Brief Intervention -
Psychwire
Mentorship in Nursing -
University of West London
Preceptorship in Nursing -
University of West London
Post Graduate Diploma Pre-Reg Mental Health Nursing -
Buckinghamshire New University
Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Studies -
Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London
BSc - Psychology & Counselling
Roehampton University of Surrey
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