Job summary
- Main area
- Adult & Specialist Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 310-ASMH-6173748
- Employer
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- ADHD Clinic
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Adult ADHD Specialist Practitioner - Non Medical Prescriber
Band 7
Job overview
We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Adult ADHD Specialist Practitioners – Non-Medical Prescribers. Full and part time hours available, to join our Adult ADHD clinic, based in Cambridge. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with ADHD. You must already be a Non-Medical Prescriber to apply.
The ideal candidates will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under considerable pressure at times. This post is open to professionals with the right attributes to enhance a team.
We will provide the necessary support to ensure your development within your role. We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust.
If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting people with mental health or learning disability needs then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake required clinical work including initial assessment, medication initiation, review, and annual review.
- Maintaining a visible, professional presence that patients, carers and staff can refer to for assistance, advice and support.
- Develop strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including the Trust Psychological Well-being Service, Children’s Services, Single Point of Access, GP’s & Commissioners (where appropriate).
Working for our organisation
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To conduct ADHD Diagnostic assessments for people referred to the Adult ADHD Service.
- To practice as a supplementary/independent non-medical prescriber initiating and reviewing medication.
- To review with service users their response to prescribed medication in accordance with the local Adult ADHD Shared Care Agreement
- To triage/screen new referrals alongside the Team Manager
- To be able to communicate with and meet the needs of service users, their families, and carers as appropriate.
- Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assessment, management, and care of people with ADHD
- To actively participate in clinical supervision
- Ensure good communication with other members of the team
- To work in partnership with other Trust Services and agencies to gain the best person-centred outcomes for the service user
- Utilise recent research findings in the advancement of best practice and in the delivery of an evidenced based service.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse or hold other relevant professional qualification and current registration appropriate to the job role
- Independent and supplementary Non-medical prescriber
Desirable criteria
- Post qualification continuing professional development
- Management and or leadership qualification
- UKAAN Course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Considerable experience as a professional working with people with mental health needs
- Experience in conducting initial assessments, including risk assessments, of people with mental health needs
- Experience of working as an NMP
Desirable criteria
- Experience as a professional working with people with ADHD
- Evidence of delivering training
- Experience of working with wider stakeholder groups
- Experience in audit, research, and service evaluation work
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Ability to demonstrate the interpersonal skills required to successfully foster partnership working relationships.
- Evidence of the skills required for analysis and interpretation of complex facts or situations
Desirable criteria
- Able to demonstrate ability to manage feedback, investigation of complaints, serious incidents or similar
- Ability to produce and present clear reports
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of appropriate assessment tools.
- Good understanding of the effects & side effects of medication
Desirable criteria
- Sound knowledge of local safeguarding policies and procedures
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel independently across the geographical area of the Trust
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Nightingale
- Job title
- service manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01223219674
- Additional information
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact the ADHD Office on 01223 219674
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