Advanced Clinical Practitioner / Lead ADHD Treatment Practitioner
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join Calderdale and Kirklees CAMHS as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or an experienced ADHD Practitioner (Non-Medical Prescriber) and become our lead ADHD Treatment Practitioner supporting the service to enhance our ADHD treatment pathway.
This is a senior clinical role with leadership and managerial responsibilities. You must be confident and experienced in this area with the ability to work autonomously in complex situations. You will have a key role in representing CAMHS in strategic discussions with respective ICBs with the ambition to drive improvements for the service.
You will work as an autonomous prescriber where you will undertake ADHD medication reviews whilst working collaboratively alongside CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
If you are passionate about ADHD and working with CYP and their families in this diverse and complex area, then we would welcome enquiries or an application from you.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
You will lead our ADHD pathway and Non-Medical Prescribing workforce. You will be competent in prescribing medications in this arena but will be supported to develop this skill if necessary. You will be able to make good relationships with professionals and families/carers and recognise the importance of multi-agency working in complex situations.
You will be a forward-thinking, innovative practitioner who has a passion for providing the best care possible for the children and young people in Calderdale and Kirklees. The role will involve the development of clinical practice to meet the needs of young people with ADHD, undertake research and audit and lead on service development.
The successful candidate will be an autonomous, experienced practitioner who enjoys teaching and working with practitioners to advance their skills in ADHD and lead our expanding Non-Medical Prescribing Workforce.
Job responsibilities
The postholder will, as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), contribute to the strategic direction for the development of clinical practice within ADHD and across the Trust as required.
Leading on services consolidation as well as expansion in line with service and trust objectives and in partnership with the clinical lead and general manager.
The post holder will take the lead in extending boundaries and creating frameworks for the enhancement of clinical practice within their specialty.
The post holder will continue to strive towards excellence in clinical care and communicate this excellence to colleagues both within the organisation and externally. Work as an independent non-medical prescriber where permitted/appropriate within areas as required and designated, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the patient, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required in accordance with the Trust's non-medical prescribing policy and protocols.
Expert clinical practice within the service for at least 60% of the post, including clinician-led clinics and clinical diagnosis and independent prescribing where permitted/appropriate for ADHD.
Professional leadership, consultancy and clinical supervision, within the service, to the wider service, including Primary Care and other agencies.
Be the identified clinical supervisor to other advanced clinicians, regarding clinical and prescribing practice.
Education, training and development of staff, and a range of other agencies, including GPs and other medics in the management/treatment services for ADHD.
Research into various aspects of service provision and service evaluation which involves this service user group.
Represent the service and wider clinical-led clinics at local, regional and national forums.
The post holder will also actively contribute to the development of NICE and NHS England policy development where appropriate.
The post holder will be a key member of the senior clinical and management team. The position carries responsibility for program development, delivery and integrity within the pathway.
To exercise full responsibility and autonomy for the care provided to service users by undertaking the appropriate assessment, diagnosis/formulation and interventions.
Work in close collaboration with medical and pharmacy personnel taking a lead clinician role on the development of policies and inform development of non-medical prescribing within the Trust.
Lead the systematic development and delivery of the highest quality specialist treatment services within ADHD in conjunction with the general manager and clinical lead, consultant psychiatrist and psychologists, consistent with the operational policy for the service.
Provide expert advice/consultation and support to a range of stakeholders working across agencies, disciplines and organisational boundaries at local, regional and national levels.
Manage a defined caseload which will incorporate being responsible for specialist assessment, delivery, and the evaluation of their care including ADHD and co-occurring conditions.
Provide expert advice in relation to the development of integrated care pathways for ADHD and neurodiversity.
Develop robust models of clinical care within service, and redefine clinician roles and develop practice skills within this developing area.
Test and evaluate advanced practice roles; for example independent non-medical prescribing or working with medication prescribing professional group if currently unable to prescribe.
As a senior clinician within the Trust, make a significant contribution towards the development and implementation of strategies, policies and lead on the implementation of these within area of responsibility.
Take a lead on the development of policy into practice and to ensure clear communication of such policies.
Provide professional advice and guidance to the general manager responsible for the development of the clinician service within ADHD and co-occurring needs.
Person Specification
Training
* Evidence of relevant training and ongoing professional development.
* Evidence of specialty training in ADHD.
Personal Attributes
* A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
* Self-aware.
* Flexible.
* Able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
* Personally resilient.
* Dynamic.
* Ability to deliver to tight time scales.
* Confident.
Special Knowledge & Skills
* Ability to undertake advanced clinical practice and examination skills independently that encompasses all aspects of the patient's needs.
* Evidence of developing robust governance system including the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Evidence of interpreting and synthesising information from a variety of sources and promoting their use in practice.
* Develop, deliver and evaluate training and education packages for individuals and groups in a variety of settings.
* Evidence of critically appraising research and audits and applying the findings to practice.
* Demonstrate a wide range of communication skills to address complex needs of patients and their families.
* Ability to participate in strategic thinking and development, ensuring this translates to practice development to improve the quality of care.
* Demonstrate advanced knowledge of issues in health care / specialty.
Physical Attributes
* Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
* Extensive experience of working within specialty of neurodiversity at Senior (B7) level or above.
* Extensive practice as Independent non-medical prescriber within specialty. Where professional group currently unable to become a non-medical prescriber completion of a working with medication prescribing course is required and demonstration of competence in this field is required. Where profession able to prescribe.
* Experience of working therapeutically within ADHD and Neurodiversity.
* Substantial experience in managerial/nursing leadership roles.
* Experience of leading service development changes.
* Developed awareness of the evolving healthcare agenda and the implications for nursing/clinical practice.
* Experience of research and developing theory into practice.
* Evidence of facilitating quality improvement into practice.
* Developed knowledge of clinical governance issues.
* Experience of training and education.
* Experience of contributing towards service development at an organisation/ regional/national level.
Qualifications
* First level Registered Nurse or Clinical Practitioner registered with the appropriate professional body.
* MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Current registration as Independent Non-Medical Prescriber or completion of a working with medication prescribing course and demonstration of competence with medication if professional group unable to prescribe.
* Evidence in specific training related to ADHD.
* Teaching, training or mentorship qualification or experience to an equivalent level.
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.
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
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