Glorianne Francis

Qualifications

ENB 998, ENB A71, RMN, Diploma in Health Studies, MBA in Leadership and Management, Provisional Member of Expert Witness Institute (EWI)

Specialisms

Mental health nurse, CAMHS, mental health liaison, acute psychiatric ward

Introduction

I am a dynamic mental health professional with more than 20 years experience and have gained significant skills in various clinical and community settings with different client groups. As a qualified clinician I have worked in various specialist fields at senior level and am competent working in children and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), adult inpatient, community mental health, A&E liaison, early intervention in psychosis, assertive outreach, eating disorders, Forensic and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units.

My main area of work is within CAMHS, but I also keep myself up to date in all areas by doing regular shifts in adult liaison psychiatry and acute psychiatric wards. 

I work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, involved in complex case management, substance misuse, domestic abuse, behaviour issues, self-harm, delirium, depression, anxiety, acute psychosis, addictions, dementia, safeguarding, neurodevelopmental assessments, and trauma-based work using therapeutic interventions such cognitive behaviour therapy,motivational interviewing and dialectical behaviour therapy. I work independently to carry out comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments and have significant experience in designing and implementing comprehensive, safe, creative, and effective care plans in conjunction with clients, families/carers, and members of the multi- disciplinary team by using evidence-based interventions to reduce distress, manage risk and aid recovery.

I have invested in significant leadership training to enhance my skills in clinical management. I am a designated safeguarding lead who also is responsible for managing and leading the team. I have recently completed the world class management programme and am currently training to become a best interest assessor.

I have a very good understanding of the NMC code of conduct, deprivation of liberty, mental capacity act and Mental Health Act 1983 and have experience of completing mental health tribunal reports, social circumstances reports, nursing reports, asylum & safeguarding  reports in relation to mental health assessments. 

I accept instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors and insurers. I have undergone formal training in the medico-legal process and am fully aware of my responsibilities under Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) pertaining to expert witnesses.