Michaela Morrison
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with over a decade of various roles in high-quality, person-centred care delivery. Over 3 years as a Functional Assessor, focussing on meeting deadlines whilst ensuring to conduct thorough, robust assessments. Looking to utilise previous experience and recent skills gained in recruitment as Talent Acquisition Lead to help with aspirations for a leadership position focused on clinical excellence, reaching performance targets whilst being responsible for team input, and remaining dedicated to achieving quality standards and fostering team support for PIP.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2047
2047
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Talent Acquisition Lead (Secondment)
Ascenti
2025.09 - Current
- Contributed to team dynamics while autonomously achieving multiple recruitment targets.
- Independently led projects, and also worked on team projects to enhance recruitment journey for candidates and team efficiency.
- Ensured alignment between talent acquisition strategies and business objectives by liaising effectively with upper management.
- Engaged with stakeholders across departments to ensure consistent target achievement.
- Conducted initial telephone interviews to assess candidate suitability with aims to promote staff retention.
Functional Assessor
Advo Health Ltd.
2022.05 - 2026.02
- Perform detailed assessments and evaluations of claimants' physical and mental health conditions, whilst considering evidence with an analytical approach.
- Working autonomously in a timely manner, ensuring tasks are completed in full, such as assessments, independent learning and training for the job.
- Independent research/learning regarding mental health conditions and input, and looking into correlations, and or connections with social factors, and pharmaceutical outcomes.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of government legislation and policies to ensure compliance and accurate assessments.
Surgical Nurse
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
2021.02 - 2022.05
- Carried out pre-operative assessments and preparations, ensuring adherence to safety procedures, whilst explaining procedures to patients to help minimise anxiety or worry.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during significant life events.
- Served as nurse in charge, coordinating with bed managers, physio, OT and pharmacy to ensure timely discharges.
- Managed personal patient load, enhancing prioritisation and time management skills.
- Administered medication post-surgery for patient comfort and recovery.
Health Care Assistant
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
2019.02 - 2021.02
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility support.
- Documented patient care activities accurately and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Engaged with patients, providing emotional support and companionship to enhance their well-being.
- Collaborated effectively with the healthcare team to deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes.
Bank Health Care Assistant
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
2012.03 - 2021.02
- This job role entailed the same as my full time Health Care Assistant role, the difference was I was able to work in various ward settings. I worked in A&E, Surgical, Outpatients, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Stroke units. Within all of these environments it highlighted factors that could have lead to, or may continue to impact on individuals' mental health, throughout this role it sparked an interest in understanding the mind, and assessments used in each area.
Education
MSc - Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health
King's College London
London, EnglandBSc - Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse
King's College London
London 2001.04 - 2021.02
A-Levels -
Christ The King Sixth Form College
London 2009.09 - 2011.08
Skills
- Organized and efficient time management
- Collaborative team player
- Critical thinking skills
- Patient-centred approach
- Emotional resilience
- Professional development initiatives
- Autonomous work style
COURSES
- A basic guide to Mental Health medication and PIP assessments, Atos May 2023
- Autism Spectrum part 1 & 2, Atos May 2023
- Basic Neurology , Atos August 2022
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Lead (Secondment)
Ascenti
2025.09 - Current
Functional Assessor
Advo Health Ltd.
2022.05 - 2026.02
Surgical Nurse
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
2021.02 - 2022.05
Health Care Assistant
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
2019.02 - 2021.02
Bank Health Care Assistant
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
2012.03 - 2021.02
A-Levels -
Christ The King Sixth Form College
2009.09 - 2011.08
BSc - Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse
King's College London
2001.04 - 2021.02
MSc - Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health
King's College London