ABOUT
ANGELA ALEXIS JANE LEONARD
Clinical Operational Lead at Create Content Tomorrows
A registered mental health nurse and practitioner, educated at both Degree and Masters level who works within the fields of Psychology and Mental Health. I use my initiative, energy and enthusiasm to achieve optimum health outcomes and improve the quality of life for others.
MY EXPERIENCE
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BSc (Hons) Psych, GMBPsS, PgDip
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Independent & Supplementary Prescriber V300
Independent Mental Healthcare Practitioner
Present (2024)
Create Content Tomorrows Mental Healthcare Services
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Bespoke clinical assessment, evaluation and production of innovative strategies in diagnostics, management and care delivery for child, adolescent and adult psychiatric, neurodivergent and associated disorders.
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Formulation and delivery of treatment options across both private and NHS care settings, inclusive of clinical management plans and collaborative shared care agreements.
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Physical and mental health crisis, relapse and contingency planning. Positive behaviour support, rehabilitation and advocacy services.
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Clinical assessment, development and application of community British and US military healthcare practice, inclusive of the development of holistic tools for assessment of both immediate physical and mental healthcare needs.
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Support and advocacy at DWP, educational and military tribunals with facilitation of appropriate prompt referral to specialist UK facilities for mental health support, for neuro-physical and psychological needs, inclusive of complex trauma, PTSD, autism and ADHD.
Clinical Lead NHS Initial Response Service and Peripatetic Mental Health Nurse
2016-2022
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Provision of safe, strong and effective leadership & management whilst facilitating care across both inpatient and community settings, inclusive of acute and psychiatric intensive care, secure care and rehabilitation and Police 136 suites.
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Conducting legal, ethical and accountable practice across services in line with the NMC Code of Conduct, national and local policy and guidelines and working within the remit of current legislation, including that of Mental Health and Social Care Acts.
Forensic Mental Health Ward Management and Hospital Preceptorship Lead
2013-2016
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Management and comprehensive assessment of medium secure forensic service users inclusive of a compilation of collaborative positive risk care planning from a baseline of evidence-based frameworks.
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Clinical Supervision and hospital-wide preceptor nursing lead. Designer of novel clinical tools that mitigate risk in respect of clinical procedures.
AFASIC Regional Representative
2003-Present
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Providing information and advocacy to professionals and parents on language and communication needs of youth and young adults, in particular specific speech and language impairment.