Job summary This role will be split between Kingston CAMHS and Richmond CAMHS Tier 3 teams. They are multidisciplinary teams specialising in the provision of high-quality assessments and evidence-based treatments for children, young people and their families presenting to the service with moderate to severe mental health problems and/or Neuropsychiatric difficulties. We are looking for a committed CAMHS Nurse who is passionate about working with children and young people with ADHD and interested in wider service development initiatives. The role will be to provide a flexible, timely response to young people and their families who are accessing services for ADHD medication titration, GP Shared Care routine medication reviews, and psycho-social support for YP with ADHD and their families. The role facilitates joint working with team consultants, non-medical prescribers and therapists from the tier 3 teams, local GP's, and partnership agencies. Main duties of the job To provide a high-quality specialist ADHD service to patients and their families across Kingston and Richmond. The post holder will be a prescriber for initiation, titration and ongoing management of ADHD treatment. As a band 7 ADHD Nurse the post holder will: Support fellow non-medical prescribers and psychiatrists to deliver a highly specialist service for children and young people with ADHD and co-morbid mental health difficulties, contributing to specialist assessment & management and offering ADHD medication reviews as an independent non-medical prescriber. About us This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. Locations Kingston CAMHS is based in: Woodroffe House, Tolworth Hospital To create the very best environment to care for our patients, this site's layout will be transformed in 2026 to add a number of wards to the existing three. Tolworth has a canteen and is near shops, the A3, Tolworth station, and is a bus ride from Surbiton station, with fast connections to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo. Richmond CAMHS is based in: Livingston House, Teddington Our community hub is near shops, restaurants and stations in Teddington with trains to Richmond, Kingston, Clapham Junction, or Waterloo. This service will permanently re-locate to a new bespoke CAMHS building at Richmond Royal Hospital Spring/Summer 2025. Richmond Royal Hospital is in Richmond Town Centre. It is a 5-minute walk from Overground and South West Train routes. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of Outer London HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 294-CAMHS-6969154-FZ Job locations Livingston House & Woodroffe House Teddington/Tolworth TW11 0LB Job description Job responsibilities Clinical/Professional To work as an integral member of the Tier 3 CAMHS Community Team supporting the psychiatrists and non-medical prescribers to support young people who are prescribed medication for ADHD. To work as an independent and autonomous professional within professional guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, taking full responsibility for own work. Maintain relevant and pharmaceutical knowledge, critically appraise and apply information in practice. Prescribe safely and effectively, acknowledging own limitations and scope of practice. Work within Trust policies that impact upon prescribing practice. To function as care coordinator to a caseload of young people with a diagnosis of ADHD and other co-occurring conditions assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating their care needs. To develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people and their families/carers. To be the first port of call for children with a diagnosis of moderate to severe ADHD, who have responded positively to medication and are attending routine annual monitoring appointments. To provide routine ADHD medication reviews in clinic. To provide physical health checks including height, weight, blood pressure and pulse for children taking medication for ADHD. The post holder will ensure that the policy and legislation relating to child protection and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults are adhered to. It is the responsibility of all staff to report any concerns to the identified person within your department/division or area of responsibility. To consult with the young persons professional network, keeping them informed of developments and promoting multi agency collaboration. Liaison with Childrens Specialist Services, Educational services, independent sector mental health providers, counsellors and any other professional related to the childcare. To involve the young person, and where appropriate, their families/carers in delivering programmes of care. To play an active role in promoting mental health and well-being in young people and their families/carers. To participate in the prevention and early detection of emotional and mental health difficulties in children and adolescents seen for ADHD medication reviews and refer or signpost to appropriate services. Offer psychoeducation about ADHD, diet, sleep hygiene and resources in the community during ADHD reviews and refer to other services as appropriate. To attend and actively participate in clinical meetings as part of the multidisciplinary team such as referrals meetings, case conferences, care reviews, network meetings. Access regular clinical supervision from a named supervisor. Provide clinical supervision, where appropriate for colleagues and students. To maintain clinical records in accordance with the NMC standards for record keeping and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct. To be aware of the statutory requirements of both the Children Act and Mental Health Act and use these to inform good nursing practice. To undertake routine outcome measures to monitor the quality of care provided, in keeping with the national CYPIAPT framework. To record information on IAPTUS, ensuring effective documentation of patient care is consistent with Trust standards. To implement and contribute to policy and service development as appropriate. To ensure that work is in keeping with both the Service and Trust policies and protocols. To collect and process relevant statistical data as required by the service. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical/Professional To work as an integral member of the Tier 3 CAMHS Community Team supporting the psychiatrists and non-medical prescribers to support young people who are prescribed medication for ADHD. To work as an independent and autonomous professional within professional guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, taking full responsibility for own work. Maintain relevant and pharmaceutical knowledge, critically appraise and apply information in practice. Prescribe safely and effectively, acknowledging own limitations and scope of practice. Work within Trust policies that impact upon prescribing practice. To function as care coordinator to a caseload of young people with a diagnosis of ADHD and other co-occurring conditions assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating their care needs. To develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people and their families/carers. To be the first port of call for children with a diagnosis of moderate to severe ADHD, who have responded positively to medication and are attending routine annual monitoring appointments. To provide routine ADHD medication reviews in clinic. To provide physical health checks including height, weight, blood pressure and pulse for children taking medication for ADHD. The post holder will ensure that the policy and legislation relating to child protection and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults are adhered to. It is the responsibility of all staff to report any concerns to the identified person within your department/division or area of responsibility. To consult with the young persons professional network, keeping them informed of developments and promoting multi agency collaboration. Liaison with Childrens Specialist Services, Educational services, independent sector mental health providers, counsellors and any other professional related to the childcare. To involve the young person, and where appropriate, their families/carers in delivering programmes of care. To play an active role in promoting mental health and well-being in young people and their families/carers. To participate in the prevention and early detection of emotional and mental health difficulties in children and adolescents seen for ADHD medication reviews and refer or signpost to appropriate services. Offer psychoeducation about ADHD, diet, sleep hygiene and resources in the community during ADHD reviews and refer to other services as appropriate. To attend and actively participate in clinical meetings as part of the multidisciplinary team such as referrals meetings, case conferences, care reviews, network meetings. Access regular clinical supervision from a named supervisor. Provide clinical supervision, where appropriate for colleagues and students. To maintain clinical records in accordance with the NMC standards for record keeping and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct. To be aware of the statutory requirements of both the Children Act and Mental Health Act and use these to inform good nursing practice. To undertake routine outcome measures to monitor the quality of care provided, in keeping with the national CYPIAPT framework. To record information on IAPTUS, ensuring effective documentation of patient care is consistent with Trust standards. To implement and contribute to policy and service development as appropriate. To ensure that work is in keeping with both the Service and Trust policies and protocols. To collect and process relevant statistical data as required by the service. Person Specification Experience Essential A minimum of 2 years working at a Band 6 or 7 level in a child and young people setting oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working with children and young people in a community setting Experience of working with children and young people with ADHD Desirable Evidence of extensive post registration learning & development. Previous experience in clinical leadership and delivering clinical supervision. Training & Qualifications Essential RMN or RCN (current NMC registration) Non-medical prescriber with appropriate NMC registration ENB 998 or equivalent Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Additional specialist training specific to adolescent mental health Knowledge & Skills Essential Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence-based practice. Skills of working with children, young people, and families with specific mental health/ developmental difficulties Have knowledge of ADHD and its management Clinical/risk assessment and care/treatment planning Working knowledge of all relevant legislation related to CAMHS ability to assess risk, and manage suicidal, violent, and challenging behaviour in a hospital setting Understanding of the 1983 Mental Health Act and subsequent mental health legislation as they pertain to nurses. Desirable Report writing skills Ability to manage conflict effectively Person Specification Experience Essential A minimum of 2 years working at a Band 6 or 7 level in a child and young people setting oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working with children and young people in a community setting Experience of working with children and young people with ADHD Desirable Evidence of extensive post registration learning & development. Previous experience in clinical leadership and delivering clinical supervision. Training & Qualifications Essential RMN or RCN (current NMC registration) Non-medical prescriber with appropriate NMC registration ENB 998 or equivalent Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Additional specialist training specific to adolescent mental health Knowledge & Skills Essential Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence-based practice. Skills of working with children, young people, and families with specific mental health/ developmental difficulties Have knowledge of ADHD and its management Clinical/risk assessment and care/treatment planning Working knowledge of all relevant legislation related to CAMHS ability to assess risk, and manage suicidal, violent, and challenging behaviour in a hospital setting Understanding of the 1983 Mental Health Act and subsequent mental health legislation as they pertain to nurses. Desirable Report writing skills Ability to manage conflict effectively 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 South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Address Livingston House & Woodroffe House Teddington/Tolworth TW11 0LB Employer's website https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)