Job summary North Cumbria Children's ADHD Team are looking for a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team to cover North Cumbria. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic clinician with suitable leadership and clinical experience to lead this nurse led service. This post requires a Non-Medical Prescriber qualification with experience of prescribing The post sits within North Cumbria Children's Senior Leadership team within CNTW to support with collective leadership across the services. The post holder will work over North Cumbria but can be based in East or West of the county. Main duties of the job The Clinical Nurse Specialist will contribute to the strategic direction and development of the service across North Cumbria. They will supervise and support NMPs in the service as well as managing their own caseload. They will oversee the Assessment process for the ADHD service. They will work closely with partner agencies to improve processes and links About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-CCG25-069-EW Job locations Fairfield Centre, Carleton Clinic Cumwhinton Drive Carlisle CA1 3SX Job description Job responsibilities To offer offer specialist practice within this Nurse Led service To oversee and support the treatment and assessment pathways clinically. To take part in service development and staff development. Undertake audits and related activities in aspect of clinical practice. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 20th February 2025 Closing date : 6th March 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities To offer offer specialist practice within this Nurse Led service To oversee and support the treatment and assessment pathways clinically. To take part in service development and staff development. Undertake audits and related activities in aspect of clinical practice. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 20th February 2025 Closing date : 6th March 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Non Medical Presciber Have been involved in service development changes. Awareness of the evolving healthcare agenda and the implications for nursing. Experience of audit and related activities. Evidence of facilitating quality improvement in practice. Knowledge of clinical governance issues. Experience of training and education. Desirable Experience of working with ADHD Education and Qualification Essential First level registered nurse. Recognized teaching qualification. Postgraduate qualification at Masters level or equivalent. Evidence of continuous professional development. Evidence of experience in therapeutic interventions relevant to working with enduring mental health problems i.e. PSI, CBT, Family Interventions, Group Work Advanced level therapeutic training in one of the above modalities Skills and Competencies Essential Demonstrate the ability to prioritise complex workloads. Leadership skills. Ability to work across professional and organizational boundaries internally and externally. Interpersonal skills. Ability to put strategy into action. Excellent communication skills Desirable Experience working with families and managing expectations Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Non Medical Presciber Have been involved in service development changes. Awareness of the evolving healthcare agenda and the implications for nursing. Experience of audit and related activities. Evidence of facilitating quality improvement in practice. Knowledge of clinical governance issues. Experience of training and education. Desirable Experience of working with ADHD Education and Qualification Essential First level registered nurse. Recognized teaching qualification. Postgraduate qualification at Masters level or equivalent. Evidence of continuous professional development. Evidence of experience in therapeutic interventions relevant to working with enduring mental health problems i.e. PSI, CBT, Family Interventions, Group Work Advanced level therapeutic training in one of the above modalities Skills and Competencies Essential Demonstrate the ability to prioritise complex workloads. Leadership skills. Ability to work across professional and organizational boundaries internally and externally. Interpersonal skills. Ability to put strategy into action. Excellent communication skills Desirable Experience working with families and managing expectations 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Fairfield Centre, Carleton Clinic Cumwhinton Drive Carlisle CA1 3SX Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)