ISATA NLEMADIM
Bedford,UK
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in clinical governance and quality assurance, specialising in quality improvement and clinical audit. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient safety and clinical risk management, with proven leadership in incident management and safeguarding. Skilled in service improvement, transformation, and policy implementation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulation and CQC standards. Adept at project leadership in research and evaluation, fostering stakeholder engagement to drive effective change management. Career goals include advancing healthcare excellence through innovative strategies and collaborative partnership working in public health.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Specialist CAMHS Practitioner (Band 7)
East London NHS Foundation Trust
2022.11 - 2026.06
- Provide specialist assessment, formulation and case management for children and young people with complex mental health needs within a multidisciplinary CAMHS service.
- Alongside clinical responsibilities, contribute to clinical governance, safeguarding, quality improvement and service development by promoting safe, evidence-based practice and supporting high standards of care.
- Key Achievements
- Lead complex mental health and risk assessments for children and young people with a wide range of presentations.
- Provide expert safeguarding advice and collaborate with multi-agency partners to ensure safe and coordinated care.
- Promote compliance with Trust policies, NICE guidance and safeguarding frameworks.
- Support continuous quality improvement through reflective practice, governance discussions and evidence-based decision making.
- Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, information governance and risk management.
- Contribute to service development initiatives designed to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with education, social care, primary care and voluntary sector organisations to improve integrated care pathways.
- Leadership & Governance Contributions
- Champion high standards of professional practice.
- Promote patient safety and quality improvement.
- Support organisational governance processes.
- Provide clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
- Contribute to learning from incidents and safeguarding reviews.
- Mentor colleagues and students to support workforce development.
Health Visitor (Band 6) Agency
Various NHS Trust (CNWL and Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust) Contract Positions with MSI Group Ltd Agency
2019.05 - 2022.11
- Provided specialist Health Visiting services across a range of NHS community settings, delivering the Healthy Child Programme while maintaining high standards of safeguarding, public health practice and clinical governance.
- Demonstrated the ability to adapt rapidly to different organisations, establish effective professional relationships and deliver safe, evidence-based care within diverse community teams.
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Delivered the Healthy Child Programme, providing universal and targeted public health interventions for children and families from the antenatal period through to school entry.
- Undertook comprehensive health needs assessments, identifying safeguarding concerns, developmental needs and family vulnerabilities to ensure timely intervention and coordinated support.
- Managed complex caseloads while prioritising clinical risk, safeguarding responsibilities and effective resource management.
- Worked collaboratively with General Practitioners, Midwives, Children's Centres, Social Care, Education, CAMHS and voluntary organisations to improve outcomes for children and families.
- Maintained high standards of clinical documentation, information governance and professional accountability across multiple NHS organisations.
- Promoted evidence-based practice by implementing national guidance, local policies and public health initiatives within different service settings.
- Quickly adapted to varying organisational structures, electronic patient record systems and local policies while maintaining continuity, quality and patient safety.
- Developed positive working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to integrated care planning and effective partnership working.
- Leadership & Professional Impact
- Demonstrated flexibility and resilience by delivering high-quality services across different NHS organisations.
- Strengthened safeguarding practice through effective multi-agency collaboration and professional judgement.
- Contributed to service continuity during periods of workforce pressure while maintaining high clinical standards.
- Enhanced organisational learning by sharing knowledge and best practice across teams.
Health Visitor Team Leader (Band 7)
Whittington Health NHS Trust
2017.09 - 2019.05
- Led multidisciplinary teams delivering universal and targeted public health services.
- Managed team performance, supervision and workforce development.
- Led safeguarding across complex child protection cases.
- Supported clinical governance through audit, benchmarking and service evaluation.
- Contributed to organisational change and service redesign initiatives.
- Strengthened partnership working across health, education, local authorities and social care.
- Promoted compliance with national standards, legislation and Trust policies.
- Drove continuous improvement through quality monitoring and evidence-based practice.
Health Visitor (Band 6)
Whittington Health NHS Trust
2015.11 - 2017.09
- Delivered the Healthy Child Programme and provided leadership in safeguarding, public health and early intervention for children and families.
- Worked collaboratively across health, education and social care to improve outcomes while contributing to quality assurance, governance and continuous service improvement.
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Delivered comprehensive public health assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and families from the antenatal period through to school entry.
- Managed a complex caseload, prioritising clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and family support needs.
- Led multi-agency safeguarding practice, contributing to Child Protection Conferences, Child in Need meetings, Early Help assessments and multidisciplinary planning.
- Worked collaboratively with GPs, Midwives, CAMHS, Social Care, Education and voluntary sector partners to improve integrated care pathways.
- Supported quality improvement through regular monitoring of service delivery, outcome measures and documentation standards.
- Maintained accurate clinical records in accordance with NMC standards, information governance requirements and Trust policies.
- Promoted evidence-based practice through health promotion, service evaluation and implementation of national guidance.
- Actively participated in clinical audit, governance discussions and quality monitoring activities to support service improvement.
- Supervised and mentored student nurses and Health Visitor trainees, supporting professional development and successful completion of training.
- Supported colleagues through reflective practice, clinical supervision and knowledge sharing to strengthen team capability.
- Key Achievements
- Developed strong partnerships across health, education and social care, improving coordinated support for vulnerable children and families.
- Promoted high standards of safeguarding practice through proactive risk assessment and multi-agency collaboration.
- Contributed to service improvement through audit participation, outcome monitoring and implementation of learning into clinical practice.
Research Nurse / Research Associate (Band 6)
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
2014.02 - 2015.08
- Supported the delivery of high-quality clinical research within mental health services while ensuring compliance with research governance, ethical standards and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Coordinated recruitment of service users, carers and staff into clinical research studies.
- Ensured compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance frameworks and ethical approval processes.
- Assessed capacity to consent and obtained informed consent in accordance with national guidance and research protocols.
- Collected, analysed and managed research data, maintaining high standards of data integrity and confidentiality.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams and academic partners to support successful delivery of research programmes.
- Supported dissemination of research findings and promoted evidence-based practice across services.
- Maintained compliance with Trust policies, Data Protection legislation and research governance requirements.
- Key Achievements
- Contributed to high-quality research that informed clinical practice and service development.
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to governance, ethics and data quality.
- Strengthened collaborative working between research teams and frontline clinical services.
Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
2014.01 - 2015.02
- Completed postgraduate specialist training in Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting), combining academic study with supervised clinical practice.
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Successfully completed postgraduate training leading to Specialist Community Public Health Nurse registration.
- Demonstrated increasing autonomy in assessment, care planning and public health interventions.
- Managed competing academic and clinical priorities while maintaining high standards of professional practice.
- Built effective relationships with service users and multidisciplinary professionals to support integrated care delivery.
Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5)
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
2008.01 - 2014.02
- Provided high-quality mental healthcare across inpatient and community settings for adults with complex mental health conditions.
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Coordinated care for individuals with severe and enduring mental illness, ensuring safe, person-centred and recovery-focused care.
- Undertook comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, developing evidence-based care plans.
- Managed clinical risk relating to self-harm, suicide, safeguarding and vulnerability.
- Coordinated Care Programme Approach (CPA) reviews and maintained accurate clinical documentation.
- Worked collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and community services to ensure integrated care.
- Supported clinical governance through medication audits, risk management, incident reporting and adherence to Trust policies.
- Promoted therapeutic engagement while maintaining professional standards and legal responsibilities under the Mental Health Act.
- Key Achievements
- Developed extensive expertise in complex risk management and multidisciplinary decision-making.
- Built strong foundations in clinical governance, documentation quality and patient safety.
- Supported delivery of safe, effective mental healthcare within highly complex environments.
Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5)
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
2007.09 - 2009.06
- Provided flexible nursing support across acute mental health services, maintaining high standards of care and adapting quickly to diverse clinical environments.
- Key Responsibilities
- Undertook patient assessment, care planning and evaluation.
- Administered medication safely in accordance with Trust policy.
- Conducted medication audits and clinical risk assessments.
- Supported multidisciplinary teams in delivering safe and effective patient care.
Support Worker
Priory Hospital, North London
North London
2006.08 - 2007.08
- Supported adolescents receiving specialist mental health treatment within an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Key Contributions
- Delivered therapeutic support as part of multidisciplinary treatment programmes.
- Encouraged engagement in psychological therapies and rehabilitation activities.
- Promoted recovery through person-centred care, observation and risk management.
Healthcare Support Worker
North London Clinic
North London
2005.07 - 2006.07
- Provided care and support within a secure forensic mental health environment, contributing to rehabilitation and safe care delivery.
Healthcare Assistant
First Point Healthcare Agency
2003.01 - 2004.01
- Provided rehabilitation support to patients with complex neurological needs, delivering compassionate, person-centred care while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 2003.09 - 2007.08
Master of Science - Public Health and Health Promotion
London South Bank University
London 2008.09 - 2011.08
Post Graduate Diploma - Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 2014.01 - 2015.02
Post Graduate Diploma - Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of East London
City of london 2018.09 - 2020.05
Skills
- Clinical governance and quality assurance
- Quality improvement and clinical audit
- Patient safety and clinical risk management
- Incident management and safeguarding leadership
- Clinical effectiveness and evidence-based practice
- Service improvement and transformation
- Leadership and team management
- Workforce development and clinical supervision
- Partnership working in public health
- Policy implementation and change management
- Healthcare regulation and CQC standards
- Project leadership in research and evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement
References
Given upon request
Certification
Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Affiliations
- Enjoy fitness and well-being including swimming, cycling an d leisure activities.
Timeline
Specialist CAMHS Practitioner (Band 7)
East London NHS Foundation Trust
2022.11 - 2026.06
Health Visitor (Band 6) Agency
Various NHS Trust (CNWL and Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust) Contract Positions with MSI Group Ltd Agency
2019.05 - 2022.11
Post Graduate Diploma - Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of East London
2018.09 - 2020.05
Health Visitor Team Leader (Band 7)
Whittington Health NHS Trust
2017.09 - 2019.05
Health Visitor (Band 6)
Whittington Health NHS Trust
2015.11 - 2017.09
Research Nurse / Research Associate (Band 6)
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
2014.02 - 2015.08
Post Graduate Diploma - Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)
University of Hertfordshire
2014.01 - 2015.02
Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
2014.01 - 2015.02
Master of Science - Public Health and Health Promotion
London South Bank University
2008.09 - 2011.08
Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5)
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
2008.01 - 2014.02
Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5)
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
2007.09 - 2009.06
Support Worker
Priory Hospital, North London
2006.08 - 2007.08
Healthcare Support Worker
North London Clinic
2005.07 - 2006.07
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
2003.09 - 2007.08
Healthcare Assistant
First Point Healthcare Agency
2003.01 - 2004.01