Job summary The Neurodevelopmental Pathway is a specialist service that needs you This is an exciting time to be joining NDP and we are looking for committed, enthusiastic, innovative team member to support and shape this service. We are looking for a senior nurse within our West Sussex NDP service, providing ADHD community CAMHS clinics for young people and their families/carers. If you are a Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse, with a drive and motivation to support young people living with ADHD and ASC, then this position will provide an exciting experience of what it is like to work in this area and open up new opportunities. This is a post to cover Maternity Leave through to September 2025 and is part of a wider, well established Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). The role includes both lone and team working, meaning you will need to be adaptable, organised, forward thinking and a good team player. Main duties of the job What are we looking for? We are looking for a senior mental health nurse ideally with an NMP qualification, has a desire to make a difference, work hard and to further their knowledge, skill and experience in a supportive and progressive environment. Your focus in this role will be reviewing and monitoring those prescribed medication by our service, or initiating medication if you hold an NMP qualification and assessing for ADHD/ASC. You will also be responsible for ensuring junior staff receive regular and effective clinical/managerial supervision and when appropriate supporting the manager to manage individual and group issues, supporting change management processes and working closely with the whole team to ensure the service provides safe, high quality care. About us What will we offer in return? In return, we can offer you a flexible and accommodating working environment. The team base is central within the stunning West Sussex countryside though we deliver care from multiple sites. Your specific area of responsibility will be discussed at interview We care about and are committed to the quality of the care we provide. We also take care of our team members to support their own wellbeing. We offer flexible working hours; training opportunities and all team members can involve themselves in projects outside of their day to day roles. Beyond the professional advantages of this role, you will have the benefit of living and working in an attractive part of the country and working with a high performing and innovative team. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 11 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-CS-21586 Job locations Trust HQ Swandean West Sussex NDP Worthing BN11 2DH Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide specialist assessments and nursing interventions to patients within a care group; participate in review of clinical policies and guidelines relevant to the area and support and implement changes to practice; liaise with other organisations and professionals to promote communication and good practice; be able to undertake audit activity and supervision to other staff in service area/care group. Have an understanding of psychosocial interventions to include psycho-education, wellness recovery action plans, Delivering with Delivering Well and discharge planning. Please see Job Description for further information. What do we do? At the Neurodevelopmental Hub in West Sussex, we assess children and young people for ADHD and if diagnosed can offer medication as a treatment option. We also assess children and young people for ASC. If diagnosed with ASC, we close to our service and signpost them to local agencies and services that may be able to offer on-going support. We use evidence based and NICE approved assessment tools and offer training in the use of these tools. As a service we are continually developing and adopting new and approved electronic and technological systems The result is improved accessibility and user-friendly service capable of meeting the needs of a geographically dispersed client group. Staff tend to work a mixture of remote and office-based. Some meetings are face-to-face and there is an expectation that people travel into a work site. The team is proud of the difference we make to children, young people and their families We pride ourselves on acknowledging the efforts of our team and in creating an environment where colleagues are valued and involved in developing the service. We believe in investing in people, keeping true to the values and behaviours of Sussex Partnership and the NHS and looking after the wellbeing of all team members. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide specialist assessments and nursing interventions to patients within a care group; participate in review of clinical policies and guidelines relevant to the area and support and implement changes to practice; liaise with other organisations and professionals to promote communication and good practice; be able to undertake audit activity and supervision to other staff in service area/care group. Have an understanding of psychosocial interventions to include psycho-education, wellness recovery action plans, Delivering with Delivering Well and discharge planning. Please see Job Description for further information. What do we do? At the Neurodevelopmental Hub in West Sussex, we assess children and young people for ADHD and if diagnosed can offer medication as a treatment option. We also assess children and young people for ASC. If diagnosed with ASC, we close to our service and signpost them to local agencies and services that may be able to offer on-going support. We use evidence based and NICE approved assessment tools and offer training in the use of these tools. As a service we are continually developing and adopting new and approved electronic and technological systems The result is improved accessibility and user-friendly service capable of meeting the needs of a geographically dispersed client group. Staff tend to work a mixture of remote and office-based. Some meetings are face-to-face and there is an expectation that people travel into a work site. The team is proud of the difference we make to children, young people and their families We pride ourselves on acknowledging the efforts of our team and in creating an environment where colleagues are valued and involved in developing the service. We believe in investing in people, keeping true to the values and behaviours of Sussex Partnership and the NHS and looking after the wellbeing of all team members. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role. Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area Experience Essential Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area Experience of supervising staff and students Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role. Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area Experience Essential Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area Experience of supervising staff and students Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Trust HQ Swandean West Sussex NDP Worthing BN11 2DH Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)