Katherine Bradshaw
Summary
Registered Mental Health Nurse with 20+ years’ experience across community and in‑patient services. Specialist expertise in ADHD assessment, neurodevelopmental disorders, and integrated care pathways. Skilled in delivering structured diagnostic assessments, formulating care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Recognised for leadership, communication, and commitment to improving access to ADHD and autism services.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeless & Rough Sleepers Mental Health Team Leader
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
01.2021 - Current
- Lead integrated service for clients with homelessness, substance misuse & complex mental health needs
- Adapted ADHD/mental health assessments for hard‑to‑reach populations
- Established governance, SOPs and service pathways
Organisational Manager
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Directed large CMHT, embedding new models of care & integration with primary care
- Seconded to NHS England to design and implement integrated community mental health models
Community Outreach Team Leader
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed specialist services in ADHD, autism, perinatal and older adults
- Supervised multidisciplinary staff and built strong agency networks
Community Mental Health Nurse
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Provided assessment, risk management and care planning for high‑risk clients
- Worked in close partnership with forensic, probation and social care services
Education
Trauma Sensitive Assessment -
Kings College
01.2025
Capacity & Executive Function -
Kings College
01.2025
Behavioural Framework -
BTH Workforce Development
01.2025
EMDR Therapy -
TMR Health Professionals & Training
01.2022
BSc (Hons) Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner -
University of Central Lancashire
01.2005
Registered Nurse Mental Health -
University of Central Lancashire
01.1999
Skills
- Comprehensive ADHD and neurodevelopmental assessments
- Strong knowledge of DSM‑5 / ICD‑10 diagnostic frameworks
- Risk assessment
- Care planning
- Clinical formulation
- Collaborative working
- Leadership
- Supervision
- Staff development
- Patient engagement
- Communication
- Advocacy
Additional Information
Active supporter of local community initiatives. Enjoy walking, reading and cooking.
Personal Information
Title: Mental Health Nurse | Specialist in ADHD & Neurodevelopmental Assessment
Education And Professional Development
- BSc (Hons) Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner, University of Central Lancashire, 2005-01-01
- Registered Nurse Mental Health, University of Central Lancashire, 1999-01-01
- Trauma Sensitive Assessment, Kings College, 2025-01-01
- Capacity & Executive Function, Kings College, 2025-01-01
- Behavioural Framework, BTH Workforce Development, 2025-01-01
- EMDR Therapy, TMR Health Professionals & Training, 2022-01-01
Timeline
Homeless & Rough Sleepers Mental Health Team Leader
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
01.2021 - Current
Organisational Manager
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
01.2014 - 01.2020
Community Outreach Team Leader
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
01.2010 - 01.2014
Community Mental Health Nurse
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
01.2000 - 01.2010
Trauma Sensitive Assessment -
Kings College
Capacity & Executive Function -
Kings College
Behavioural Framework -
BTH Workforce Development
EMDR Therapy -
TMR Health Professionals & Training
BSc (Hons) Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner -
University of Central Lancashire
Registered Nurse Mental Health -
University of Central Lancashire
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