Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Custom
Personal Information
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

Mike Chendambuya

Notti,Nottingha

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive expertise in mental health services, specialising in collaboration with individuals with mental health needs. Proficient in legal frameworks including the Mental Health Act 1983, Children’s Act, and safeguarding legislation. Demonstrates strong skills in risk assessment, risk management, and specialised services management. Adept at team management, clinical supervision, and administration of medication. Committed to ethical decision making and regulatory compliance with a deep understanding of healthcare policy and the health landscape. Proven ability in project management, performance monitoring, and quality control. Career goal includes advancing within healthcare management to further enhance service delivery and patient care outcomes.

Driven professional with knack for analytical thinking and problem-solving. Demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills, coupled with ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Committed to delivering high-quality assessments and fostering positive learning outcomes.

Diligent Mental Health professional with demonstrated success in producing correct property assessment by considering market valuations and area trends. Expertise includes measuring and documenting characteristics, assessing damages and documenting histories. Highly organised, detail-orientated and thorough in completing work.

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Resourceful employee with outstanding knowledge to develop and maintain healthy customer pipeline. Consistently works to attract new business opportunities. Talent in administrative oversight, recruitment processes and customer service improvements.

Motivated professional with 15 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6063
6063
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Best Interest Assessor

Self Assessor
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
02.2024 - Current
  • Carrying out DOLS assessments guided by the law and the MCA Principles
  • Ensuring all relevant parties, including family and proffessionals are involved.
  • Ensured compliance with data protection laws during all stages of assessment procedures thus safeguarding council's reputation against potential legal issues related to privacy infringement.

Clinical Education and Treatment Review Chair

Self Employed
National , Nottinghamshire
01.2022 - Current
  • Independent Chair for Care and Education and Treatment Reviews
  • Ensuring the Care for individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities is maintained at high standards
  • Quality assurance during clinical reviews

CQC Inspection Team Specialist Advisor

Care Quality Commission
04.2017 - 07.2024
  • Conducting inspections for the Care Quality Commission
  • Advising the Lead Inspector to produce a comprehensive report
  • Identifying good practices and gaps in care provision
  • Inspecting care delivery plans within the mental health and substance misuse services
  • Highlighting any serious care issues to the inspecting manager
  • Analysing Data to establish evidence for quality improvement issues
  • Participated actively in team meetings to share insights and suggestions on improving quality control measures.
  • Achieved accurate results through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
  • Provided detailed reports after every inspection, supporting informed decision making.
  • Kept quality paperwork accurately updated and filed for ease of reference.

CAMHS Case Manager

Surrey and Borders Partnership Foundation Trust
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Case management duties for children and young people within Surrey who have Autism, mental health needs, Eating Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and obsessive-compulsive disorders
  • Improving the quality of the experience of Surrey children and young people who require specialist inpatient treatment for acute mental illness, neuro-developmental disorders, or eating disorders
  • Providing clinical expertise to multi-disciplinary teams within specialised services
  • Ensuring the length of stay in hospital is as short as possible by addressing any barriers to discharge
  • Chairing admission avoidance meetings as part of the national policy for children with Autism and Learning Difficulties
  • Consulting with NHSE when required to escalate any barriers to effective care delivery
  • Consulting with families and carers for the coproduction of care pathways
  • Managing a caseload of young people with complex needs that requires specialised care within NHS and independent provisions
  • Involved in Budget planning for the Provider collaborative commissioning hub
  • Quality assurance through visits to the providers and conducting care audits regularly
  • Escalating any quality issues to the Quality lead and the relevant parties

CAMHS Case Manager

South London and Maudsley Trust
London
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: London
  • I am tasked with commissioning responsibilities to ensure that the health and social care system provides an effective service, guaranteeing safe and effective care pathways for all children and young people in specialized learning disability, autism, and mental health care settings within London, both in the NHS and Independent sectors
  • My duties involve managing cases of children and young people utilizing tier 4 CAMHS services
  • Additionally, I offer clinical expertise to the specialized mental health commissioning function in the NHSE South Region and support specialized commissioners in identifying future service needs and planning by projecting future service utilization and user identification
  • I also contribute to driving transformation and ensuring value for money in planning, commissioning, and service delivery
  • A combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills has been integral in my role, as it is designed to fortify service delivery
  • I ensure that services for young people are fit for purpose and collaborate with both the young people and their families
  • I also take charge of chairing Care Treatment and Education reviews for children with Autism and Learning difficulties and hold care providers accountable by facilitating quality assurance work group meetings and chairing escalation meetings to resolve and manage crises
  • London

Community Nurse Specialist

Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Company Overview: CAMHS
  • In my previous role as the Lead Professional in a CAMHS CORE Team in Chesterfield, I was responsible for conducting initial assessments for new referrals and managing a caseload of sixty-five children and young people
  • My duties included case management and gatekeeping assessments, as well as participating in various review meetings such as ward reviews, CETR (Children and Young People’s Enhanced Care Team Review), CPA (Care Program Approach), and Child in Need meetings
  • I handled comprehensive documentation, performed risk assessments, and developed management strategies for the children and young people under my care
  • Additionally, I facilitated family involvement meetings and provided crisis liaison services with schools
  • I also managed safeguarding referrals and reviews, recorded and managed incidents, and participated in meetings aimed at avoiding admissions
  • My role involved goal-setting, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills, planning for discharges, and overseeing medication management and monitoring for side effects
  • CAMHS

Lead Professional (CMHT)

RDASH Trust
Rotherham
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: Rotherham North Locality
  • I worked as a Lead professional within a community mental health team, managing a caseload of forty community-based clients
  • My main duties include conducting assessments using the Decision Support Tool and The Care Act assessments
  • I continued to conduct gate-keeping assessments for clients within our team to facilitate funding
  • I am also working within the home treatment service which consists of clients with various conditions such as mental health, personality disorders, and learning disabilities
  • I facilitated numerous placements for our clientele ensuring regular reviews are conducted to ensure the placements are suitable for clients` needs
  • I have extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act principles and the DOLS assessments
  • Rotherham North Locality
  • Medication management
  • 72 hours follow-up appointments
  • CPA reviews
  • S117 reviews
  • Assessments and reviews
  • Risk management as part of an MDT
  • Locating beds for those patients needing urgent admissions
  • Duty calls handling crisis calls
  • Safeguarding reviews
  • DEPOT
  • Mentoring others in practice
  • Working in partnership with the Criminal Justice
  • Discharge facilitating
  • Care Act assessments
  • Case reviews
  • Contributing to DOLS assessments
  • Raising Safeguarding alerts and follow-up
  • Carer`s involvement
  • Home visits and supporting patients in the community
  • Report writing
  • Incident management including consulting with case managers and CQC if required
  • Developing Crisis management plans

Ward Manager

Cheswold Park Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Company Overview: Male Low Secure Services
  • Access assessments in the community and inpatient services
  • Managing a multi-disciplinary team
  • Risk assessments
  • Physical health monitoring
  • Admissions and discharge
  • Medication Administration
  • Attending CPA, MHRT, and ward round meetings
  • Caseload management
  • Recruitment
  • Supervisions of other professionals
  • Appraisals
  • Quality and Audits
  • Policy Review
  • Manager On call Duties
  • Male Low Secure Services

Ward Manager

Cygnet Health Care LTD
Sheffield
06.2012 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: Sheffield
  • I oversaw and managed the team, functioned as the senior nurse on-site, chaired serious incident review meetings, contributed to policy review, managed recruitment, implemented risk and management assessment, coordinated with commissioners, fulfilled on-call duties, conducted incident investigations, advocated for a safe environment, supervise junior staff, mentor student nurses, perform data abstraction, implement appropriate code of practice in patient care, conduct holistic assessments, assisted in ward rounds, assess patient referrals to the rehabilitation service, execute audits and action plans, and participate in CQC preparation meetings
  • I collaborated with the CAMHS PICU and the acute admissions wards to support their initiatives in delivering high-quality care
  • Sheffield

Clinical Team Leader

Cygnet Health Care
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Company Overview: previously Alpha Hospitals Low Secure Female Services
  • Serving as the key point of contact for patients with multiple caseloads
  • Upholding and promoting a safe and healthy environment for the well-being of staff, patients, and visitors
  • Participating in professional meetings about patient care, such as ward rounds, CPA (Care Program Approach), MHRT (Mental Health Review Tribunal), and community meetings
  • Performing comprehensive assessments of new admissions and formulating pragmatic care plans tailored to individual patient needs
  • Accurately recording vital signs of patients in their medical records
  • Collaborating and consulting with external professionals, including GPs, ward doctors, and patient's relatives to ensure comprehensive care coordination
  • Developing and overseeing staff schedules, including shift allocations
  • Providing supervision and guidance to junior staff
  • Planning and engaging in therapeutic activities on the ward to facilitate patient well-being and recovery
  • Meeting the duties of a Senior Nurse on the Site
  • Conducting regular audits to guarantee adherence to healthcare standards and protocols
  • Conducting staff appraisals to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement
  • Participating in Clinical Governance and ward meetings to contribute to quality improvement initiatives
  • Conducting staff interviews as part of the recruitment process
  • Offering mentorship and support to other nurses and Support Workers to enhance professional development and performance
  • Previously Alpha Hospitals Low Secure Female Services

Staff Nurse Clinical Specialist - Drug and Alcohol Services

Sheffield Care TRUST
Sheffield
09.2008 - 08.2009
  • Company Overview: Substance Misuse Services
  • Managing a caseload of patients suffering from dual Diagnosis within a Tier 3 service
  • Running a clinic for screening and treating drug-related diseases
  • Consulting with the General hospital to ensure treatment pathways for patients with Hep B or C are initiated
  • Conducting risk assessments and management for high-risk patients within the community
  • In-reach work for inpatients admitted to Detox programs
  • Attending child case conferences for Parents using drugs
  • Substance Misuse Services

Staff Nurse

RDASH Trust
10.2007 - 08.2008
  • During my time at the acute mental health ward, I was responsible for organizing admissions, conducting assessments, developing care plans, managing risks, providing clinical reviews, administering medication, and overseeing mental health reviews
  • Additionally, I performed named nurse duties, carer assessments, compiled reports, attended mental health tribunals, led ward round discussions, collaborated with external agencies, and participated in care planning and handovers

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse - Mental Health Nursing

Salford University
Salford University
01.2004 - 01.2007

Clinical Decision-Making in Enhanced Practice -

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
04.2015

Some College (No Degree) - DOLS Assessments Best Interest Assessor Course

Teesside University
Newcastle
01.2023

Masters - Child/Family Mental Health

Hallam University
Sheffield
01.2017

Skills

  • Collaboration with people with mental health needs
  • Knowledge of legal issues
  • MHA 1983
  • Children’s Act
  • S117 aftercare
  • Transforming Care
  • Safeguarding legislation
  • Child protection legislation
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk management
  • Specialised services management
  • Healthcare policy understanding
  • Health landscape understanding
  • Team management
  • Administration of medication
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Prevention and management of violence and aggression
  • SUI reporting
  • Psycho-Social Interventions (PSI)
  • Dual diagnosis
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Cycle of Change
  • Clinical Governance understanding
  • Clinical supervision
  • Management supervision
  • Mental Health Act knowledge
  • Report writing
  • Care Programme Approach (CPA)
  • Tribunals
  • Shift coordination
  • Risk assessment techniques
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards
  • Report-writing
  • Performance monitoring
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Quality Control
  • Project Management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Ethical decision making

Custom

  • To provide clinical assurance of the quality of the care provided by relevant specialised services within the NHS England South Region.
  • Supporting the team in the assurance of specialised services compliance to applicable specifications and guidance.
  • Linking in with Clinical Commissioning Groups and NHSE to ensure there is a coordinated approach to care and discharge planning, which results in robust and effective care packages.
  • Managing individual pathways to ensure high-quality services and care planning outcomes are achieved for people using our services
  • Ensuring Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are being implemented by the whole network and part of any investigations when required.
  • Acting as a champion for children and young people and their interests that may involve the public.
  • Ensuring all public contact with the team is of the highest professional standard including families and carer`s contact.
  • Ensure services have mechanisms in place for people using our services and parent/carer involvement in their care plans

Personal Information

Profession: Registered Mental Health Nurse/Best Interest Assessor

Affiliations

  • Golf Music reading hiking film

Timeline

Best Interest Assessor

Self Assessor
02.2024 - Current

CAMHS Case Manager

Surrey and Borders Partnership Foundation Trust
02.2022 - 01.2024

Clinical Education and Treatment Review Chair

Self Employed
01.2022 - Current

CAMHS Case Manager

South London and Maudsley Trust
06.2021 - 02.2022

Community Nurse Specialist

Chesterfield Royal Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021

Lead Professional (CMHT)

RDASH Trust
10.2020 - 03.2021

Ward Manager

Cheswold Park Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2020

CQC Inspection Team Specialist Advisor

Care Quality Commission
04.2017 - 07.2024

Ward Manager

Cygnet Health Care LTD
06.2012 - 01.2018

Clinical Team Leader

Cygnet Health Care
08.2009 - 06.2012

Staff Nurse Clinical Specialist - Drug and Alcohol Services

Sheffield Care TRUST
09.2008 - 08.2009

Staff Nurse

RDASH Trust
10.2007 - 08.2008

Registered Mental Health Nurse - Mental Health Nursing

Salford University
01.2004 - 01.2007

Clinical Decision-Making in Enhanced Practice -

Sheffield Hallam University

Some College (No Degree) - DOLS Assessments Best Interest Assessor Course

Teesside University

Masters - Child/Family Mental Health

Hallam University
Mike Chendambuya