Michael Ofori Owusu

MICHAEL OFORI OWUSU Registered Mental Health Nurse | Mental Health Practitioner | Clinical Leader | Deputy Ward Manager Coventry, UK | English Email: owusu5micky@gmail.com | Phone: 02475313172 / 07920279097 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE A highly experienced Mental Health Practitioner and clinical leader with over 12 years of frontline NHS and private sector experience across acute inpatient wards, Place of Safety suites, Psychiatric Clinical Decision Units (PCDU), community mental health triage, and specialist services including eating disorders and Forensic Mental Health. Skilled in clinical leadership, risk management, multidisciplinary collaboration, and managing complex patient presentations. Demonstrated ability to act as Nurse-in-Charge, coordinate ward activities, lead de-escalation interventions, conduct mental health assessments, and ensure safe, person-centred care in high-pressure environments. Brings a strong foundation in governance, accurate clinical documentation, therapeutic engagement, and mentoring of junior staff, supported by postgraduate training, mentorship qualifications, and extensive experience across diverse clinical environments. TESTIMONIAL Michael is a highly skilled Mental Health Nurse and ADHD assessor who demonstrates excellent clinical judgement, professionalism, and person-centred practice. He conducts comprehensive, NICE-compliant assessments, clearly linking symptoms to functional impairment and developmental history. His reports are clear, structured, and prescriber-ready, and his ability to identify masking, comorbidities, and safeguarding considerations is particularly strong. He works confidently within MDT settings and maintains high clinical standards. CORE COMPETENCIES • Clinical Leadership & Deputy Ward Management • Mental Health Assessment & Risk Management • Acute & Forensic Mental Health Nursing • Eating Disorders (Adult) – Anorexia Nervosa & Refeeding • Crisis Response, Triage, POS & Street Triage Liaison • Staff Supervision, Mentoring & Multidisciplinary Collaboration • PMVA/Safety Intervention & De-escalation Expertise • Medication Management & Physical Health Monitoring • Safeguarding, Observation Levels & Care Planning • High-Quality Documentation & Report Writing PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mental Health Practitioner / Nurse-in-Charge — NHS Professionals Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust | June 2019 – Present Services: Inpatient Wards, Place of Safety (Section 136), Psychiatric Clinical Decision Unit, AMHAT • Lead clinical shifts as Nurse-in-Charge, overseeing staff allocation, managing ward flow, and ensuring safe and effective care delivery. • Conduct mental health triage, risk assessments, mental state examinations, and ongoing observations for individuals in crisis. • Provide leadership during high-risk incidents, utilising PMVA/SI techniques to safely de-escalate aggression, self-harm, and behavioural emergencies. • Collaborate with AMHPs, S12 doctors, police, A&E clinicians, and social care teams to facilitate assessments, admissions, discharges, and crisis pathways. • Maintain accurate clinical documentation including risk formulations, progress notes, timelines, handovers, and MDT contributions. • Deliver therapeutic engagement, 1:1 sessions, medication rounds, and physical health checks. • Support homeless and vulnerable individuals through PCDU services, liaising with accommodation and community teams. Agency Mental Health Practitioner — MedicsPro Healthcare Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust | July 2019 – Present Specialist Work Areas: • Adult Inpatient Wards • Eating Disorders • Assessment Teams Contributed across multiple clinical environments, providing safe high-quality care, leading shift operations, supporting junior colleagues, and delivering therapeutic interventions. Agency Nurse — The Aspen Centre, Eating Disorder Service (Adults) Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust | July 2021 – May 2024 • Delivered specialist care for adults with Anorexia Nervosa, including management of refeeding syndrome, NG and bolus feeds, and nutritional monitoring. • Supported individuals with complex emotional needs and behaviours linked to body image, diet restriction, and compensatory habits. • Collaborated with families, MDT, and specialist clinicians to create stabilisation and recovery plans. Agency Nurse — Arnold Lodge, Medium Secure Unit Leicester | May 2023 – October 2023 • Provided trauma-informed and recovery-focused care for individuals in secure settings. • Conducted risk assessments, safety observations, medication rounds, and incident management. • Worked closely with forensic MDTs, contributing to reviews and rehabilitation planning. Additional Nursing Roles • Staff Nurse — Cygnet Healthcare (Coventry) | May 2018 – July 2019 • Staff Nurse — Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust | Oct 2016 – May 2018 • Bank Nurse — Royal Free Hospital, London | Feb 2017 – April 2018 Responsibilities included shift leadership