We are continuing to provide the Link Nurse role within our ADHD & ASD Team for a minimum of a further 12 months. This exciting role will support our 0-19 colleagues in working with children and young people who have a possible neuro-developmental need. The successful applicant will be part of the CYP ADHD & ASD Team while working closely with services supporting CYP by offering training, consultation, and supervision in relation to neurodiversity. The role also includes offering direct support to children, young people, and their carers. The role will involve holding a prescribing responsibility.
Main duties of the job
The post will increase the opportunity for early identification and intervention for those young people with undifferentiated and undiagnosed developmental and behavioural difficulties. The offer includes support with accessing required services. The role is diverse and includes direct support to children, young people, and carers but also consultation and supervision to colleagues in 0-19 services including Health Visiting and School Nursing.
If you are passionate about promoting the well-being of young people and children with developmental difficulties and promoting early intervention and support, this job is ideal for you.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work, or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Essential
* At least 2 years post qualifying experience
* Evidence of working with ASD & ADHD assessment and intervention
* Registered NMP
Desirable
* Evidence of further training in ASD & ADHD
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of working across a range of services in terms of psycho-education and support.
* Good knowledge of ASD & ADHD in supporting information
* Sound understanding of the wider services and support for children, young people, and families
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Sudborough House, St Mary's Hospital
London Road
Kettering
NN15 7PW
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