Jennifer Hartman

• I manage a high level of clinical complexity and risk, including emotional dysregulation, behaviours that challenge, trauma histories, self‑harm, and safeguarding concerns.
• I complete specialist neurodevelopmental assessments for Children and Young People (CYP) with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and co‑occurring mental health needs, providing safe and proportionate management plans with clear formulation and accessible recommendations.
• I offer advice and consultation to colleagues on complex cases, risk management and inclusive practice.
• I provide one-to-one support using trauma-informed, strength-based approaches.
• I work closely with parents and carers, supporting emotional wellbeing, behaviour understanding, sensory needs, and strengths‑based parenting approaches.
• I devise, deliver, and promote LD‑informed training for colleagues, schools, and partner agencies.
• I work with CAMHS Core, Behaviour Pathway, Paediatrics, Early Help, and Social Care.

• Lead Trust-wide work on disability inclusion, accessibility and reasonable adjustments.
• Co-produce improvements in recruitment processes, workplace adjustments and inclusive policy.
• Represent disabled staff at executive leadership and EDI governance forums.
• Facilitate peer support, advocacy and culture change across the organisation

• I provided specialist mental health assessment and support to adults with complex needs, including Autism and learning disabilities.

• I completed LD and risk‑informed perinatal mental health assessments that considered executive functioning, communication needs, trauma history, and sensory profiles.

• I produced accessible care plans, birth plans, and reasonable adjustment plans.

• I worked closely with maternity, safeguarding, and community mental health teams.

• I developed service improvements including easy‑read resources and increased accessibility.

• Completed complex disability assessments within strict clinical, legal and safeguarding frameworks.
• Produced high-quality, balanced clinical reports under time-pressured conditions.
• Adapted communication approaches to meet a wide range of needs.
• Supported training, mentoring and quality assurance of reports.

Learning Disabilities Crisis Nurse – SEPT, Essex

Deputy Team Manager – St Luke's Hospital Group, Norfolk

Deputy Respite Team Manager – St Christopher's School, Essex

(Senior leadership, inpatient and community LD/MH services, crisis intervention, staff supervision, service development and governance.)