LINDA NALUNGA
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Mental health professional with expertise in ADHD assessment, independent prescribing, and clinical governance. Strong background in crisis intervention, safeguarding, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through quality improvement and evidence-based practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
ADHD Assessor / Independent Prescriber
Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence
2024.09 - 2026.02
- Conduct thorough ADHD assessments throughout various life stages.
- Support robust diagnostic formulation and accurate differential diagnosis.
- Assist in initiating and titrating stimulant and non-stimulant medications.
- Perform cardiovascular screening and structured monitoring.
- Collaborate with GPs to establish shared-care pathways.
- Ensure high standards of prescribing governance and documentation.
Senior Agency Practitioner (Bands 6–8a) | Psychiatric Liaison Specialist
Hunter AHP / A24 Group / Thornbury Nursing
2017.12 - 2025.02
- Conducted mental health assessments for acute crises.
- Completed assessments for suicide and self-harm risks.
- Evaluated conditions including overdose, psychosis, mood disorders, delirium, and substance misuse.
- Performed mental capacity act assessments and facilitated MHA admissions.
- Developed discharge pathways with effective safety-netting.
- Collaborated with ED consultants, safeguarding teams, police, and social services.
Team Leader (Band 7)
Hunter AHP / A24 Group / Thornbury Nursing
2023.11 - 2025.02
- Provided operational leadership within community mental health services
- Acted as Duty Manager and deputised for Service Manager
- Chaired safeguarding strategy meetings and complex case reviews
- Led High Intensity pathway redesign and discharge optimisation initiatives
- Strengthened governance compliance and documentation standards
Ward Manager (Band 8a) – Medium Secure PICU
Priory Hospital Enfield
2022.09 - 2023.10
- Held full operational and clinical accountability for acute admissions ward
- Led workforce strategy, recruitment and retention
- Oversaw governance, serious incidents and regulatory compliance
- Managed HR investigations and complaints
- Maintained therapeutic security and quality assurance frameworks
Clinical Lead (Band 7)
Barnet Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team
2021.06 - 2022.01
- Delivered senior clinical leadership across crisis services
- Led organisation-wide Quality Improvement initiative on risk and care planning
- Strengthened safety culture and multidisciplinary coordination
Clinical Nurse Manager (Band 7)
East London NHS Foundation Trust
2015.01 - 2018.01
- Managed 15-bed forensic medium secure women's service
- Led multidisciplinary team of 22 staff
- Directed audits, serious incident investigations and service improvements
- Reviewed, authored and revised operational policies and clinical protocols
- Strengthened compliance with MHA, safeguarding and forensic governance frameworks
- Designed and led Quality Improvement project reducing violence and aggression by 50%; programme subsequently rolled out Trust-wide
- Led ward to achieve Trust-wide Service User Award (2017)
Clinical Practice Lead (Band 6)
East London NHS Foundation Trust
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Assisted in conducting performance reviews to support staff development and recognition.
- Streamlined operational procedures to aid in improving efficiency.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams for seamless project execution.
- Coordinated efforts of multi-disciplinary teams to achieve shared organisational goals.
- Served as a facilitator for physical health training.
Forensic Mental Health Nurse (Band 5)
East London NHS Foundation Trust
2008.01 - 2013.01
- Coordinated discharge planning process to assist patients transitioning into community.
- Supported therapy sessions contributing to enhanced patient outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medication and monitored side effects for safety assurance.
Education
V300 Independent Prescriber (Level 7) -
University of Hertfordshire
Diploma - Applied Pre & Perinatal Psychology
NAOS Institute
Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
City University London
OCN Diploma - Health Studies
Newham College
Skills
- ADHD diagnostic assessment and formulation
- Independent prescribing and medicines optimisation
- Remote ADHD assessment and titration
- Clinical governance and regulatory compliance
- Policy development and review
- Quality improvement and culture transformation
- Violence reduction and risk mitigation
- Psychiatric liaison crisis services
- Mental health act leadership
- Safeguarding strategy and coordination
- Violence reduction strategies
- Risk assessment techniques
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- ADHD Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment (Adults & CYP)
- HCR-20 / PCL-SV
- Root Cause Analysis
- Oliver McGowan Training
- Physical Health Training for Managers (Level 6)
- Leadership Development Programmes
- Sign-Off Mentor Qualification
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC)
- Independent Prescriber (V300)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Affiliations
- Travel
- Music
- Cooking
- Baking
- Dancing
Accomplishments
- International award recipient: 1000 Most Phenomenal Women in the World (2022).
- Delivered award-winning therapeutic leadership, resulting in Trust-wide Service User recognition (2017).
- Designed and implemented a scalable violence reduction programme achieving a 50% decrease in incidents; subsequently adopted across the organisation.
Certification
Breathwork Specialist (Trauma-Informed & Neurodevelopmental Focus)
Expert in structured breathwork interventions to support autonomic regulation, emotional modulation and executive functioning challenges. Applies breath-based regulation strategies within ADHD assessment and treatment frameworks to complement medication and psychological therapies.
Languages
Luganda
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ADHD Assessor / Independent Prescriber
Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence
2024.09 - 2026.02
Team Leader (Band 7)
Hunter AHP / A24 Group / Thornbury Nursing
2023.11 - 2025.02
Ward Manager (Band 8a) – Medium Secure PICU
Priory Hospital Enfield
2022.09 - 2023.10
Clinical Lead (Band 7)
Barnet Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team
2021.06 - 2022.01
Senior Agency Practitioner (Bands 6–8a) | Psychiatric Liaison Specialist
Hunter AHP / A24 Group / Thornbury Nursing
2017.12 - 2025.02
Clinical Nurse Manager (Band 7)
East London NHS Foundation Trust
2015.01 - 2018.01
Clinical Practice Lead (Band 6)
East London NHS Foundation Trust
2013.01 - 2015.01
Forensic Mental Health Nurse (Band 5)
East London NHS Foundation Trust
2008.01 - 2013.01
V300 Independent Prescriber (Level 7) -
University of Hertfordshire
Diploma - Applied Pre & Perinatal Psychology
NAOS Institute
Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
City University London
OCN Diploma - Health Studies
Newham College