Hayley Fearnehough
Middlesbrough,Cleveland
Summary
A dedicated, highly organised and compassionate individual with a high level of competence, self awareness and excellent communication skills. Having supported individuals with Learning Disabilities and complex health needs across the life span I bring years of significant experience working within various health, social, educational and community settings to promote positive health outcomes for patients, their families and/or carers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Special educational needs champion
Barnardos
Teesside, Cleveland
2025.04 - Current
- Provide confidential, impartial advice, guidance and support to parents/families and carers of children & young people with Special educational needs and disabilities.
Homestart Volunteer
Homestart
Teesside, Cleveland
2024.10 - Current
- Provide social, emotional and practical support, advice and guidance to families across the Teesside area who may be facing difficult times.
Community Learning Disability Nurse
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
2012.03 - 2020.09
- Collaborated with the wider MDT across various health, social and educational settings to achieve positive health outcomes for patients with Learning disabilities and/or other complex health needs such as Dementia, Epilepsy,Autism and/or behaviours that challenged.
- Devised and delivered tailored training sessions to carers and/or other health and social care providers to raise awareness and reduce potential health inequalities faced by vulnerable patients.
- Mentored and provided supervision to other members of the team championing service improvement and quality patient care.
- Coordinated comprehensive, person-centred assessments to develop individualised care plans and interventions based on evidence based practice.
- Participated in continuous professional development to ensure up to date accurate knowledge, skills and clinical practice.
- Safeguarded the rights of patients with Disabilities ensuring their voices were upheld and that their rights, wishes and preferences were respected.
- Provided education, guidance and emotional support to parents/families and/or carers to empower them to better understand any challenges they faced.
Bank Care/Nursing Assistant
Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Middlesbrough, Cleveland
2009.03 - 2012.03
- Worked alongside patients, their families and carers to develop strong rapport through active listening and empathy, encouraging open therapeutic communication.
- Provided 1:1 care and support to patients with their personal, domestic and Nursing care needs ensuring that the support I provided enhanced their existing skills and abilities, promoting independence where possible.
- Contributed to and created stimulating therapeutic environments for children, young people and adults with profound and multiple disabilities to enhance their quality of life.
- Monitored patient presentation, escalating any concerns at the earliest opportunity to ensure early identification of potential health issues.
Nurse Cadet
Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Middlesbrough
2006.08 - 2009.09
- Worked across various clinical/practice areas (acute/inpatient and outpatient) settings within the NHS Learning Disability and Mental Health trust.
- Delivered person centred care to individuals promoting positive health outcomes and/or recovery.
- Maintained accurate, up to date patient records following data protection and documentation policy and procedures.
Education
UCPD - Trauma informed care
Health Education England - Teesside University
Middlesnrough 2019.07 - 2019.07
CPD - ADI-R 3 Autism Diagnostic assessment
The training Academy England
Cambridge 2015.04 - 2015.04
Advanced Diploma - Nursing Studies - Learning Disabilities
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 2009.09 - 2012.02
NVQ Level 3 - Health & Social Care- Advanced apprenticeship
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 2006.01 - 2008.01
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Middlesbrough 2006.01 - 2008.01
GCSEs - Psychology
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough 2003.09 - 2004.09
GCSEs - Mathematics
Redcar & Cleveland college
Redcar 2003.01 - 2003.07
GCSEs - English
Redcar & Cleveland College
Redcar 2003.01 - 2003.07
GCSEs - Biology
Redcar & Cleveland College
Redcar 2003.01 - 2003.07
TROCN Level 2 - Basic Counselling skills
Redcar & Cleveland College College
Redcar 2002.08 - 2003.04
Skills
- Significant MDT experience
- Significant experience of signposting and referring to other services to ensure appropriate care delivery
- The ability to prioritise workload demands
- Experience of lone and remote working within the community
- Excellent communication skills
- Committed to promoting patients health and wellbeing
- Committed to Continued professional development
- Positive
- Compassionate
- Flexible
- Supportive
References
References available upon request.
Career break
In (September 2020) I took a career break to provide extra care for my older son who has additional needs. After falling pregnant and having another child in 2022 I remained at home for the maternity period. Over the last couple of years I have worked hard within my voluntary roles to acquire new skills and further develop my existing skills, knowledge and experience. I am now in the position to return to work and am very much looking forward to doing so
Driving Licence
Full driving licence and own vehicle, flexible to travel.
Timeline
Special educational needs champion
Barnardos
2025.04 - Current
Homestart Volunteer
Homestart
2024.10 - Current
UCPD - Trauma informed care
Health Education England - Teesside University
2019.07 - 2019.07
CPD - ADI-R 3 Autism Diagnostic assessment
The training Academy England
2015.04 - 2015.04
Community Learning Disability Nurse
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
2012.03 - 2020.09
Advanced Diploma - Nursing Studies - Learning Disabilities
Teesside University
2009.09 - 2012.02
Bank Care/Nursing Assistant
Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Trust
2009.03 - 2012.03
Nurse Cadet
Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Trust
2006.08 - 2009.09
NVQ Level 3 - Health & Social Care- Advanced apprenticeship
Teesside University
2006.01 - 2008.01
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Trust
2006.01 - 2008.01
GCSEs - Psychology
Middlesbrough College
2003.09 - 2004.09
GCSEs - Mathematics
Redcar & Cleveland college
2003.01 - 2003.07
GCSEs - English
Redcar & Cleveland College
2003.01 - 2003.07
GCSEs - Biology
Redcar & Cleveland College
2003.01 - 2003.07
TROCN Level 2 - Basic Counselling skills
Redcar & Cleveland College College
2002.08 - 2003.04