
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a robust skill set in advanced analytical capabilities, supervisory expertise, and influential networking. Demonstratable leadership proficiency through effective delegation and staff management, ensuring reliable follow-through on all initiatives. Proficient in data analysis and technical applications, complemented by excellent communication skills and resilience under pressure. Committed to fostering a safe work environment while excelling in recruitment, hiring practices, and staff mentoring. Career goals include leveraging technical proficiency to drive organisational success and innovation.
Accomplished Team Lead with four years of experience, leading the South CMHS team to achieve budget and training targets through dedicated supervision. Handling referrals and risks effectively and efficiently for improved NHS efficiency.
Responsible for a budget for the locality
Ongoing caseload and management supervision for staff
Yearly appraisals completed on time
Responsible for ongoing recruitement
Ongoing review of audits and the correct recording of documentation
Ensuring staff are up to date with mandatory training.
Leading on several projects to help improve the service.
Responsible for dealing with complaints and compliments.
Liaisng with other teams to ensure smooth running of service.
Working within the Single Point of Access team based in South Block
Undertaking of assessments, both planned and unplanned, at various locations across the Island.
Answering of crisis phones and responding appropriatly to people who are in crisis; signposting as required.
Assessing and reviewing referrals make to the service.
Liaising with other parts of the service to ensure smooth operation.
Staff nurse based on the Psychiatric Intensive Care ward, based in Sevenacres.
Undertaking of care plans/ reviewing and updating as required.
Being named nurse for several patients from the ward.
Being able to accept section paperwork from the AMPS and Police.
Engaging with the ward rounds/ MDT.
Ensuring supervision is provided for support workers.
Ensuring medication is dispensed and recorded correctly on electronic systems.
Support shift cover over a 24 hour period and seven days. Also provide support to other wards when staffing is low.
Working in the community with people diagnosed with a psychotic illness.
A caseload of around 50 poeple with complex and enduring needs.
Responsible for risk assessments and mangement plans.
Review relapse signatures and signpost as required.
Ensure clients visit other professionals for medication or comsultant reviews etc.
Laise with local authourity regarding housing and S117 aftercare needs.
Worked as a staff nurse in the Acute Admissions ward of a meduim secure unit.
Ensuring risk assessments and care plans were correct, relevent and up to date.
Completion of reports for both consultants and courts.
Support transport to courts, other units, or back to prison.
Enure complex medication regemes are administered correctly and documented in a timely manner.
Building a rapport with people needing to use the service, some of whom were very distressed and mentally unwell.
Working on an OPMH ward as a support worker.
Supporting the qualified staff nurses with tasks.
Supporting the day to day running of the ward, including supporting patients with their ADLs.
I obtained my full HAM radio licence back in the 1990's
I passed my advanced driving and motorbike courses on the 1990's