Jack Davies
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
Forensic mental health nurse with a strong background in conducting comprehensive assessments, managing complex care plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions. Expertise in evaluating functional capacity, diagnosing psychiatric conditions, and promoting patient autonomy within secure settings. Proficient in mental state examinations, risk assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care. Skilled in interpreting clinical data, including diagnostic test results and treatment outcomes, to guide safe, informed decision-making. Known for strong documentation practices, adhering to legal and regulatory frameworks, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. Aspiring to transition into a Functional Nurse Assessor role, bringing a commitment to detailed, objective assessments, patient-centred care, and adherence to DWP criteria.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Forensic Mental Health Nurse
Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.2024 - Current
- Provide care to high-risk forensic patients through precise record-keeping, comprehensive mental health assessments, and evidence-based interventions. Administer and monitor medications, manage care plans for up to twelve patients per shift, and lead daily ward rounds, contributing to 30% reduction in medication-related incidents over six months.
- Promote autonomy through therapeutic engagement in low-stimulation environments, increasing patient participation in care planning and self-management. Coordinate multidisciplinary care via shared systems and weekly MDT updates, improving communication efficiency and reducing missed actions by 15%.
- Conduct mental state examinations in various settings, including Section 136 suites. Support clinical decisions regarding detentions under Mental Health Act. Collaborated with AMHPs and SOADs on collaborate assessments, ensuring legal compliance and safeguarding standards.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, including project enhancing handover documentation and reducing information gaps by 40%. Maintain GDPR-compliant records and contribute to care reviews and tribunal processes, including Community Treatment Orders and Mental Health Tribunals.
- Supervise and mentor up to five healthcare assistants per shift, fostering development and promoting best practice. Interpret diagnostic data—Clozapine serum levels, FBCs—to guide clinical decisions and prevent adverse events.
Foster Carer
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool, Merseyside
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Delivered trauma-informed care children, supporting emotional resilience during bereavement, conflict, and behavioural crises. Collaborated with social workers on 25+ care plan reviews, achieving 90% placement stability. Led weekly confidence-building activities, improving peer interaction and self-esteem. Advocated for educational stability, boosting school engagement in 80% of cases. Maintained detailed records used in 5 court hearings. Created one-page profiles for children with learning disabilities, later adopted agency-wide. Managed 40+ appointments and referrals using structured tracking systems for efficient, coordinated care.
Biomedical Science Student
Liverpool Johns Moores University
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Completed honours thesis (Hallmarks of Cancer) achieving 1st-class grade, incorporating over 30 peer-reviewed sources and applying PCR and DNA isolation techniques to analyse oncogenic markers
- Applied diagnostic science skills across five laboratory-based modules, gaining hands-on experience in medical microbiology, toxicology, histology, and analytical chemistry
- Produced lab reports and presentations graded above 70%, demonstrating ability to interpret complex bioscience data and communicate findings clearly
- Contributed to group project simulating clinical diagnostic workflows, improving efficiency of sample processing by 30% through protocol optimisation
Education
Bachelor of Science with Honours - Mental Health Nursing
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 01.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science with Honours - Biomedical Science
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 01.2015 - 06.2019
Access to Science - Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
The City of Liverpool College
Liverpool 01.2014 - 03.2015
GCSEs - 13 GCSE's A*- B grade including separate Sciences, English and Maths.
The Academy of Saint Francis of Assisi
Liverpool 09.2007 - 05.2012
Skills
- Mental Health Assessments: Expertise in MSE, CPA, and biopsychosocial evaluations
- Forensic Mental Health: Skilled in managing complex cases and behavioural profiling
- Psychopharmacology & Medication Management: Antipsychotic blood screening, diabetes care, pain protocols, ADHD treatment, and harm prevention strategies
- Legal Compliance: Proficient in Mental Health Act (1983/2007), Mental Capacity Act (2005), and DoLS
- Collaborative Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Strong documentation and teamwork skills
- Crisis Intervention & Trauma-Informed Care: Advanced de-escalation techniques and safety planning
- Safeguarding: Level 3 certification in child and adult protection
- Patient Advocacy: Building therapeutic rapport and promoting patient welfare
- IT Proficiency: Expertise in RiO/EMIS systems and Microsoft Office
- GDPR Compliance: Record-keeping and detailed reporting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forensic Mental Health Nurse
Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science with Honours - Mental Health Nursing
Edge Hill University
01.2021 - 05.2023
Foster Carer
Liverpool City Council
03.2019 - 11.2021
Biomedical Science Student
Liverpool Johns Moores University
01.2015 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science with Honours - Biomedical Science
Liverpool John Moores University
01.2015 - 06.2019
Access to Science - Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
The City of Liverpool College
01.2014 - 03.2015
GCSEs - 13 GCSE's A*- B grade including separate Sciences, English and Maths.
The Academy of Saint Francis of Assisi
09.2007 - 05.2012
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