Clinical Nurse Specialist – Adult ADHD Service (NMP)
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 12 months
Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment.
The Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Service (ADHD) is looking to recruit a Clinical Specialist Non Medical Prescriber (NMP) on a fixed term contract to provide maternity cover.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing Adult Neurodevelopmental services in Gloucestershire.
Working as a part-time diagnostic clinician, you would be expected to offer assessments & medication reviews for individuals referred to the Adult ADHD service within the Gloucestershire locality. The successful candidate would be based at The Pavilion in Cheltenham and be able to attend bases in the local area.
Main Responsibilities
* Complete screening, assessment and review clinics (including medication reviews and associated physical monitoring) as part of the ADHD clinical pathway, providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological evidence-based interventions.
* Liaising with Primary Care.
* Demonstrate enhanced competence in complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs.
* Collect and collate data/information effectively for the purpose of audit, research and service performance.
* Mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students.
About Us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Job Responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
* Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Qualification.
* Qualification in assessment of ADHD (UKCANN).
Experience
* Experience of psychiatric evaluation and assessment for mental health.
* Experience writing complex reports in a timely manner.
* Significant experience as a non-medical prescriber.
* Experience of diagnosis, treatment and management for ADHD/neurological conditions.
Professional Knowledge
* Experience of mentoring students.
* Ability to participate in service development processes at a strategic level.
Other Requirements
* The ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently (If you have a full driving licence there will be an expectation to drive trust vehicles where required).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)
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