Children and Families Division - Neurodevelopmental Services
Role: Specialist Nurse
Independent /Supplementary Prescriber (V300)
Location: Range of community settings
Hours: Full time / Flexible applications will be considered
Contract type: Permanent
* Are you passionate about working with children?
* Do you want the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive Multidisciplinary Team?
* Do you want to be part of a team that works with a range of multicultural communities and be part of an inclusive Trust which is keen to reduce inequalities?
We are delighted to be expanding our established nursing team within our friendly and forward thinking Neurodevelopmental Pathway, which includes Autism (ASD) assessment and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Services.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and committed Nurses who will work closely with our Autism and ADHD teams to participate in safe and effective assessments for our Children, Young People and their families.
You will be expected to liaise with the wider system across health, education and social care to offer the best possible support to families of children with suspected ASD & ADHD.
To make effective use of our virtual and mobile working technology and IT systems, you will also have good IT skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the neurodevelopmental pathway team aimed at improving the care of children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) across the city, both pre and post diagnosis.
The nurse led service will demand skills in child and family centred care, with experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside medical and other health, educational and voluntary services.
The post holder will be supervised by the ADHD Nursing - Team Leader. This will maximise professional development and reflective practice and help in dealing with difficult issues that arise.
Job responsibilities
* Work closely with the members of the neurodevelopmental pathway team in developing, implementing, and monitoring services provided to children, young people and their families.
* Be a key member of the ADHD multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with Consultant Paediatricians and other health professionals.
* Work autonomously across Birmingham, taking the lead in preliminary assessments of new referrals using the agreed assessment tools and analysis of the resulting information.
* Act as an Advanced Nurse Prescriber for ADHD related medicines, in line with NMC, NICE and national guidelines around safe prescribing.
* Implement a family centred care approach, which captures the voice of the child and promotes involvement in the decision-making process.
* Be the first point of contact for queries, giving advice and signposting to outside agencies in supporting children, young people, their families/carers, schools, and other professionals, on a rota basis.
* Work with and liaise with parents and carers to resolve any complaints or concerns at local level before escalating to team leader.
* Work in line with the NMC Code of Conduct, NMC Standards and Proficiencies and Trust guidelines.
* Prescribe effectively and safely under a Clinical Management Plan, acknowledging own limitations and scope of practice.
* Maintain relevant pharmaceutical knowledge, critically appraise, and apply information in practice.
* Participate in and use National Prescribing Centre Competency framework to undertake regular audit and review of prescribing practice and medicines management.
* Work within Trust policies that impact upon non-medical prescribing practice.
* Work with children and parents/carers to encourage uptake of medication and behaviour management programmes.
* Provide direct expert nursing judgement and treatment interventions based on highly developed skills as well as knowledge regarding clinical management and educational management of children and young people with ADHD.
* Work closely with families, schools, and other agencies, using negotiation skills to encourage implementation of behaviour management programmes and administration of medicine.
* Liaise with external services such as CAMHS, Social Care and Health and education to provide a holistic approach to care.
* Work with the ADHD team lead in the design, development, and implementation of a rolling programme of parent education.
* Undertake risk assessments and risk management for individual children, young people and families in accordance with clinical harms criteria.
* Use a range of computer programmes to analyse assessment tools and ensure patient administration systems are maintained and used proficiently throughout the team.
* Effectively manage ongoing care of children diagnosed with ADHD.
* Be aware of child protection policies, taking appropriate action where concerns are identified.
* Coordinate patient transition from team caseload to adult ADHD services, ensuring continuity of care.
* Utilise highly developed interpersonal skills to develop excellent working relations with all parties involved, including young people and their families.
* Maintain contemporaneous clinical records in line with NMC guidelines and trust Clinical records Policy and attend mandatory training.
Management and Leadership Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership, consultation, support, and supervision to other members of the ADHD service and the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Influence and contribute to the delivery of clinical governance and quality improvement agenda within the service.
* Represent the team at multiagency or professional meetings as required.
* Participate in regular audit of the service and research projects as appropriate.
* Assist in the induction programme for new staff as a mentor.
* Contribute to review and implementation of Trust policies and procedures in relation to the ADHD service.
* Escalate operational or staffing concerns to Team Leader, Operational Manager or Head of Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse BSc (Hons) Level 1 RGN or Equivalent
* Evidence of continuous professional development within the last two years
* Independent/ Supplementary prescriber (V300)
* ENB 998 or equivalent
Other job requirements
* Independently mobile with ability to travel to fulfil job requirements.
Experience
* Experience of working within and awareness of issues relating to management of ADHD including assessment of highly complex and co-morbid presentations.
* Experience and ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of standard setting and audit processes.
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge of children's development and Child Protection procedures.
* Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively to clients, their families and other professionals.
* Ability to deliver effective health education programmes to parent/carers, educational settings and other professionals.
* Extensive experience within children's services for special educational needs, or learning disability.
Skills/knowledge
* Knowledge and application of NMC Code of Conduct and scope of professional practice.
* Ability to demonstrate analytical skills and knowledge of current legislative changes affecting the NHS and Social Services.
* Ability to communicate effectively and manage own workload.
* Ability to learn and apply knowledge appropriately.
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.
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