Clinical Lead ADHD Practitioner - Adult Services Remote/Home Working
Due to increased demand and company expansion we are recruiting to increase our clinical workforce.
We are a specialist ADHD diagnosis and treatment clinic operating throughout the United Kingdom. We are more than a diagnosis service. We provide bespoke assessment and treatment packages that are aimed at helping patients reach their full potential. As an integral part of our organisation, The ADHD Clinician (non-medical prescriber) will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, formulating and monitoring treatment plans. You will possess a strong understanding of evidence-based practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting, providing essential services to individuals seeking support for ADHD.
Main duties of the job
Working from home/remote carrying out patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
About us
We are a specialist ADHD diagnosis and treatment clinic operating throughout the United Kingdom. We provide bespoke assessment and treatment packages that are aimed at helping patients reach their full potential.
In addition to joining a team that is committed to supporting its staff as those who access the service, you will receive the following:
* Up to 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Regular supervision and feedback opportunities.
* Dedicated administration support.
* CPD opportunities to continually enhance your skill and knowledge.
* All technology needed for the role and to maintain connection to the rest of the team.
* Invite to full team summer and winter organisation-wide social and learning events to maximise connectedness and professional relationship fellowship.
* Free access to our 4-berth luxury static caravan Chrysalis cottage, located in the Peak District, for a holiday.
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Clinical Lead
Location: Home Based
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Service Manager
Hours: 40 Hours per week Monday to Friday
ADHD 360 is a private healthcare provider specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD. Based administratively in Lincolnshire, 360 has a national footprint with clinics in many towns and cities as well as a remote clinical capability allowing for services nationwide.
Job Summary:
The role of Clinical Lead within ADHD 360 is multifaceted, requiring a balance of leadership skills, clinical expertise, and a commitment to maintaining the delivery of high-quality care. As a pivotal member of the team, you will play a key role in leading and supporting a group of dedicated clinicians, ensuring the effective functioning of the clinical team, the safe delivery of care, and excellent patient experience.
In your role as Clinical Lead, you will be expected to role model the behaviours and values of our organisation whilst demonstrating your clinical responsibilities and specialised skills as an ADHD Practitioner. This requires you to be an independent / supplementary Prescriber, supporting patients throughout their treatment pathway which will include the triage, assessment, diagnosis, and where appropriate treatment of adults and/or children in the care of ADHD 360.
As a clinical lead, you will be expected to demonstrate excellent knowledge and skills in ADHD clinical delivery. You will support staff with medically complex cases and at least one area of clinical speciality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervision of the clinical team - Oversee and support the clinical work of team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards. This includes providing 1:1 supervision, supervised assessments, and clinical audit.
2. Conduct regular team drop-ins to discuss cases, share knowledge, and address challenges. You will be the team's point of contact to discuss clinical issues including differential diagnoses, medical concerns, and prescribing.
3. To be responsible for the clinical induction and coaching of all new staff within your team, supported by the wider programme of onboarding within the organisation.
4. Experience of overseeing & managing mental health risk &/or safeguarding concerns raised by your team.
5. In the absence of the Team Manager, you will be the point of contact for your team members to report and record clinical incidents.
6. You will have the ability and willingness to hold productive, but challenging conversations, and follow formal processes in collaboration with the Team Manager.
7. You will also complete a range of patient safety incident reviews and investigations at the instruction of the Directors and Clinical Assurance Management Team.
8. You will be required to deliver whole team training sessions.
9. You will possess well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues.
10. You will undertake deep dives, clinical supervision sessions, observed assessments, and follow-ups of your designated team of clinicians.
11. To take responsibility for your own continuous professional development.
12. In the absence of the Team Manager, there is an expectation that you support in their duties as and when required.
In addition to your Clinical Lead role, you will be required to meet the requirements of the ADHD Practitioner job description as outlined below:
1. Assess adults and/or children and young people for ADHD, considering differential and/or co-occurring conditions to make diagnostic decisions.
2. You will practice as a non-medical prescriber (independent/supplementary prescribing) to develop and implement treatment and titration plans.
3. You will support the patient throughout their treatment journey, conducting regular follow-ups.
4. Perform patient risk assessments and review safeguarding needs in conjunction with treatment strategies during the patient journey.
5. Maintain accurate and timely client records on Chrysalis and associated clinical templates.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Qualified nurse, current UK registration and PIN with the NMC, Pharmacy Practitioner with GPhC registration, Medic on GMC Register without practice restrictions (Essential)
* Qualified Medical or Non-medical Prescriber (NMP) with current registration (Essential)
* Specialist ADHD Nurse/Pharmacist with experience (Desirable)
* Expert level of understanding of the pharmaceutical treatment options for ADHD (Desirable)
* Experience managing and supervising staff, including dealing with organisational change, conflict management, and performance management. (Essential)
* Experience of participation in Clinical Governance processes including Clinical Audit, prioritising patient safety and quality.
* Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
* Ability to work alongside others within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
ADHD 360 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults that you may come into contact with during your work.
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