Kariba Rhooms
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Registered Mental Health Nurse with over 15 years of experience in clinical mental health and social care. Specialises in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care aimed at enhancing outcomes for marginalized communities. Co-founder of initiatives that connect community insights with systemic change through evidence based program design. Proven track record in strategic leadership, mentoring, and fostering inclusive practices in workforce development and multi-agency collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder (Freelance)
Flourishing Horizons CIC
United Kingdom
05.2025 - Current
- Co-founder of a community health organisation delivering Roots to Wellness, a national programme supporting Black families across England.
- Contribute to culturally responsive, trauma-informed and evidence-based programmes including maternal wellbeing, young parent support, men’s wellbeing and community research addressing racial health inequities.
Trust Lead for Safeguarding Adults & Prevent (Part-Time)
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
London
03.2025 - Current
- Strategic and operational lead for Safeguarding Adults and Prevent, ensuring compliance with the Care Act 2014, NHS England Safeguarding Standards, and the Prevent Duty (Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015).
- Develop, implement and monitor safeguarding governance, policies and procedures.
- Provide expert consultation, safeguarding supervision and training to staff at all levels.
- Lead safeguarding responses including Section 42 enquiries, risk escalation and multi-agency safeguarding processes.
- Liaise with Safeguarding Adults Boards, Channel Panels, local authorities, police and partner agencies.
- Deliver Prevent/WRAP training and act as the Trust lead for Prevent referrals and risk management.
Workplace Wellbeing & Leadership Coach (Freelance)
Start Your Care Business
Greater London
10.2021 - Current
- Provide strengths-based coaching for professionals and organisations focused on leadership development, emotional resilience, communication, neurodiversity-informed strategies, and managing workplace stress and change.
Director (Freelance)
Start Your Care Business
05.2021 - Current
- Support aspiring care agency and staffing business owners to build compliant, professional operations, including guidance on policies, documentation and CQC registration readiness.
Specialist Mentor & Ethnic Diversity Coach
Umo Services
London
03.2021 - Current
- Deliver structured 1:1 mentoring and coaching to students and professionals with mental health conditions and/or neurodivergence.
- Support confidence, emotional resilience, workplace functioning, communication and professional identity through reflective practice.
- Provide culturally responsive coaching to support progression and psychologically safe working.
Band 7 Deputy Centre Lead
Lambeth Living Well Network Alliance (SLaM NHS Foundation Trust)
South London
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Provided senior clinical and operational leadership across primary care and secondary care community mental health teams.
- Supported service users with complex needs including psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, anxiety/depression, ADHD and ASD, using CPA and non-CPA frameworks.
- Led MDT case discussions, supported caseload oversight and contributed to safe service delivery under pressure.
- Managed incidents, complaints and risk escalations, embedding learning and service improvement.
- Supported training delivery and health education with community and professional partners.
Founder & CEO
Pragmatic Healthcare Services
Greater London
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Founded and led a specialist domiciliary care provider and temporary staffing agency supplying care homes, hospitals and other healthcare clients across London and surrounding areas.
- Recruited, trained and supported a workforce including nurses, care assistants and support workers, ensuring safe staffing and quality delivery.
Band 7 Locum Team Manager (ADHD Service)
Richmond ADHD Community Service
South West London
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Provided senior clinical supervision and service oversight within a specialist ADHD diagnostic pathway.
- Managed referral triage, allocation and pathway flow for diagnostic assessments.
- Supported governance and compliance activity, including alignment with CQC standards.
Band 7 Interim Deputy Centre Lead
Lambeth Living Well Network Alliance
South London
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Delivered senior clinical leadership, supervision and operational oversight across primary and secondary care community mental health teams.
- Coordinated complex care planning, risk management and multidisciplinary working across statutory and voluntary sector partners.
- Supported safe care delivery and service improvement during periods of high demand and organisational change.
Band 7 Locality Team Manager
The Living Well Network
Lambeth
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided line management support to a primary care mental health team.
- Supported operational delivery in collaboration with local health, social care and independent providers.
- Coordinated case discussions and liaised across MDT colleagues, voluntary sector staff and peer support workers.
Band 6 Psychiatric Liaison Nurse (Bank)
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital Lewisham
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Independently assessed patients presenting with mental health, psychological and substance misuse concerns, including self-harm, within A&E and acute wards.
- Developed interim care plans and made autonomous clinical decisions in complex presentations requiring psychiatric input.
- Liaised with and referred to hospital and community mental health services within and beyond SLaM.
Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse
The Living Well Network
Lambeth
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Worked autonomously as a mental health practitioner, completing assessments, care planning and evaluation within clinical guidelines and SOPs.
- Supported the MDT to manage demand, prioritise risk and coordinate new referrals/introductions.
Band 7 Clinical Lead Nurse (Maternity Cover)
Change Grow Live (CGL)
Bromley
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Senior member of the management team, working closely with the Service Manager and Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver high-quality clinical provision.
- Provided leadership, clinical supervision and operational line management to nursing staff.
- Completed clinical audits, supported service development and contributed to information and budget management.
Band 6 Care Coordinator (Enhanced Recovery Team)
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Lewisham
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Care coordinated a caseload of service users with enduring mental health needs under CPA, completing comprehensive assessments and risk management plans.
- Worked collaboratively to support recovery, step-down planning and greater independence.
- Led on physical health priorities, supporting Clozapine Clinic work and dual diagnosis pathways.
Bank Primary Nurse
Inmind Healthcare
Southleigh Community Hospital (South Croydon)
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Named nurse for patients with acute and chronic mental health needs in an inpatient setting.
- Delivered evidence-based care planning, risk management and therapeutic interventions to support recovery and safety.
Band 6 Care Coordinator / Community Psychiatric Nurse (Medication Management Lead)
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Recovery & Rehab Team (Croydon)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed a caseload of service users with psychosis and complex health and social care needs, including those in Croydon-funded placements.
- Led medication management activity including Clozapine and depot clinics, re-titration, and liaison with pharmacies, labs and acute services.
- Conducted placement reviews and supported recovery-focused goals, social inclusion and independence.
Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Signpost Drug & Alcohol Team
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Managed a defined caseload of service users with complex substance misuse, mental health and physical health needs.
- Delivered harm reduction, pharmacological and psychosocial interventions, BBV/HIV testing, vaccinations, and motivational interviewing.
- Contributed to audits, service development and evidence-based practice improvement.
Mental Health Support Worker
Inmind Healthcare
Southleigh Community Hospital (South Croydon)
11.2011 - 10.2014
- Delivered therapeutic engagement, supported group work, and assisted with care planning and recovery-focused interventions.
- Supported service users with daily living skills, community access, personal care, medication support and social inclusion.
Local Service Manager
The Maudsley Hospital & St Bartholomew’s Hospital
05.2010 - 11.2011
- Managed an assistant and volunteers, coordinating recruitment, training, risk assessments, audits and development plans.
- Implemented policies and ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements including Data Protection Act and Health and Safety legislation.
Education
PGDip - Mental Health Nursing (Distinction)
London South Bank University
08.2014
BSc (Hons) - Psychology
University of Greenwich
08.2011
Mentorship - Nursing
University of Greenwich
07.2016
Professional Doctorate (Part-time) - (Current Student) Advanced Practice and Research: Social Work and Social Care
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust / University of Essex
2025-2029Skills
- Community engagement
- Program development
- Safeguarding compliance
- Risk management
- Policy implementation
- Leadership development
- Emotional resilience
- Culturally responsive coaching
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Training delivery
- Client relationship management
- Strategic planning
- Creative problem solving
- Influential communicator
- Innovation development
- Profit and loss understanding
- Moral judgement
- Product design
- Commercial and operational leadership
- Business planning
- Operations management
- Business strategies
- Decision-Making authority
- Team building and training
- Visionary thinking
- Market research
- Integrity and ethics
- Product development
- Business networking
- Strategic decision-making
- Data-driven decision-making
- Budget planning and forecasting
- Inspirational motivation
- Performance Management
- Research and Development
- Business modelling
- Social media advertising
- Crisis handling
- Business administration
- Revenue growth
- Market analysis
- Strategic consultancy
- Intercultural competence
- Visionary leadership
- Innovation management
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Statistical analysis
- Corporate governance understanding
- Workflow optimisation techniques
- Talent development
- Executive communication
- Project management tools proficiency
- Strategic visioning
- Consulting
- Knowledge of legal compliance
- Business plan development
- Recruitment and staff management
- Business development
- Financial management
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Strategic partnerships
- Innovative thought leadership
Professional Registration
Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC), 2014-09-01, Current
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Co-Founder (Freelance)
Flourishing Horizons CIC
05.2025 - Current
Trust Lead for Safeguarding Adults & Prevent (Part-Time)
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
03.2025 - Current
Band 7 Deputy Centre Lead
Lambeth Living Well Network Alliance (SLaM NHS Foundation Trust)
01.2023 - 03.2025
Workplace Wellbeing & Leadership Coach (Freelance)
Start Your Care Business
10.2021 - Current
Director (Freelance)
Start Your Care Business
05.2021 - Current
Specialist Mentor & Ethnic Diversity Coach
Umo Services
03.2021 - Current
Band 7 Locum Team Manager (ADHD Service)
Richmond ADHD Community Service
01.2021 - 03.2021
Founder & CEO
Pragmatic Healthcare Services
06.2020 - 05.2023
Band 7 Interim Deputy Centre Lead
Lambeth Living Well Network Alliance
10.2019 - 10.2020
Band 7 Locality Team Manager
The Living Well Network
02.2019 - 10.2019
Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse
The Living Well Network
10.2018 - 02.2019
Band 7 Clinical Lead Nurse (Maternity Cover)
Change Grow Live (CGL)
05.2018 - 10.2018
Band 6 Psychiatric Liaison Nurse (Bank)
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
09.2017 - 03.2019
Band 6 Care Coordinator (Enhanced Recovery Team)
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
01.2017 - 04.2018
Band 6 Care Coordinator / Community Psychiatric Nurse (Medication Management Lead)
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bank Primary Nurse
Inmind Healthcare
10.2014 - 01.2018
Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
01.2014 - 10.2014
Mental Health Support Worker
Inmind Healthcare
11.2011 - 10.2014
Local Service Manager
The Maudsley Hospital & St Bartholomew’s Hospital
05.2010 - 11.2011
PGDip - Mental Health Nursing (Distinction)
London South Bank University
BSc (Hons) - Psychology
University of Greenwich
Mentorship - Nursing
University of Greenwich
Professional Doctorate (Part-time) - (Current Student) Advanced Practice and Research: Social Work and Social Care
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust / University of Essex