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ADHD Practitioner / Non-Medical Prescriber, Exeter
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Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Job Category: -
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Job Reference: a8d68d652d11
Job Views: 9
Posted: 23.01.2025
Expiry Date: 09.03.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
Working as part of the Devon Adult Autism & ADHD Service, the post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing assessment & treatment to those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The role requires working in partnership with service users, carers and other agencies to meet the holistic needs of individuals experiencing difficulties as a result of ADHD.
This is a temporary post for 15 months working 30 hours per week.
Devon Autism & ADHD Service requires individuals who are committed to providing evidence-based interventions individually and in conjunction with other team members, to those with ADHD, and who are motivated to be part of this and any future service development.
This post is offered at Band 7 subject to Job Evaluation Process.
Main duties of the job
* Provide evidence-based clinical interventions/treatments, including prescribing to clients assessed as having a diagnosis of ADHD.
* Work as an independent non-medical prescriber within the ADHD care pathway, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the client, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required, including initiating prescribing of Controlled Drugs, and liaising with GPs.
* Contribute to a group-oriented approach to the delivery of interventions to clients.
* Provide managerial and clinical supervision to junior members of the prescribing team as required.
* The post holder will update himself/herself with new developments and will be actively involved in education and research in the specialty.
About us
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of co-production, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job Responsibilities
* Provide evidence-based clinical interventions/treatments, including prescribing to clients assessed as having a diagnosis of ADHD.
* Work as an independent non-medical prescriber within the ADHD care pathway, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the client, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required, including initiating prescribing of Controlled Drugs, and liaising with GPs.
* Contribute to a group-oriented approach to the delivery of interventions to clients.
* Provide managerial and clinical supervision to junior members of the prescribing team as required.
* The post holder will update himself/herself with new developments and will be actively involved in education and research in the specialty.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse, or Allied Professional
* Qualification in independent prescribing
* IT Skills
Desirable
* Training, qualification, in working with those with ADHD, or willingness to work towards this.
Experience
Essential
* Substantial post-registration experience in Independent Prescribing
* Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Working autonomously within a community setting
* Ability to supervise others
* Ability to work to meet conflicting deadlines
* Knowledge of evidence-based treatments for ADHD
* Understanding of users and carers issues relating to ADHD
* Knowledge of providing specific therapeutic interventions to individuals with ADHD
Desirable
* Experience of working with clients with ADHD
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