Noah Ndung'u
@noahndungu
Experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse specializing in ADHD assessment.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse with over 19 years of clinical practice across secure, community, and neurodevelopmental settings, focused on high-quality ADHD assessment, diagnostic formulation and person-centred care.
I deliver structured diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5 criteria and tools such as DIVA 5, produce timely clinical reports, and provide psychoeducation, medication reviews and risk management while working autonomously and within MDTs.
I contribute to service development and training, apply evidence-based practice guided by NICE, and bring leadership, strong clinical judgement and a commitment to improving outcomes for people with neurodevelopmental conditions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Adult ADHD Nurse Assessor
Health Harmonie Mind
Nov 2025 - Present (4 months)
Conduct comprehensive ADHD assessments for adults and young people, lead diagnostic decision-making using DSM-5/DIVA-5, and produce high-quality clinical reports while contributing to service development and staff training.
Band 6 RMN
HMP Norwich
Nov 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year)
Delivered structured ADHD assessments and diagnostic formulations, managed a caseload of 40+ patients, led psychoeducation and medication reviews, and coordinated safeguarding and care planning within the in-reach mental health team.
Community Substance Misuse Nurse
Change Grow Live
Aug 2024 - Oct 2024 (2 months)
Conducted health assessments and harm reduction interventions for dual-diagnosis clients, provided psychoeducation and medication reviews to support recovery and reduce risk.
Senior Mental Health Nurse
HMP Five Wells
Mar 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Conducted ADHD screenings and full assessments, provided clinical leadership in complex comorbid cases, led MDT meetings, and collaborated with psychiatry and primary care to develop care pathways.
Locum Mental Health Nurse
HMP Wayland
Nov 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 5 months)
Delivered structured ADHD assessments and recovery-focused care, provided autonomous mental health monitoring, and managed risk and safeguarding for complex incarcerated populations.
Senior Staff Nurse
The Huntercombe Hospital
Sep 2011 - Aug 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Led care coordination for patients with ADHD, ASD and learning disabilities in a low secure unit, implemented PBS strategies, and supervised junior staff to improve clinical outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of East Anglia
Postgraduate Module, Clinical Decision Making
2025 - 2025
Completed a Postgraduate module in Clinical Decision Making at the University of East Anglia in 2025.
ADHD Assessment & Treatment Course
Course, ADHD Assessment and Treatment
2025 - 2025
Completed an ADHD Assessment and Treatment Course in June 2025 focused on structured diagnostic assessment and management.
City, University of London
Overseas Nurses Programme, Nursing (Overseas Nurses Programme)
2011 - 2011
Completed the Overseas Nurses Programme at City, University of London in 2011 to support registration and practice in the UK.
Makerere Institute
Diploma, Counselling and Guidance
2007 - 2007
Completed a Diploma in Counselling and Guidance in 2007.
Butabika School of Psychiatric Nursing
Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Psychiatric Nursing
2004 - 2004
Qualified as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse at Butabika School of Psychiatric Nursing in 2004.
Bahati Oasis Academy
KCSE, Secondary Education
2000 - 2000
Completed KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) at Bahati Oasis Academy in 2000.
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