Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
To provide 1-1 support and workshops to an allocated group of service users diagnosed with ADHD and thus promote their recovery.
Main duties of the job
To focus on the direct needs of service users, working across the City and Solihull, offering practical support/reasonable adjustments for those diagnosed with ADHD.
To work autonomously to encourage service users to engage in therapeutic programmes.
Signposting to third sector providers.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job responsibilities
To support service users with a diagnosis of ADHD, remotely or face to face in clinics, 1-1 and carrying out workshops.
Carry out physical health checks where required.
Feedback outcomes of interventions in MDT.
Clear and concise documentation on RiO following interventions.
Monitor and record efficacy of interventions/workshops.
To report to ANP/Team Manager.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications and Training
* Diploma level in health and/or social care.
* Counselling course or equivalent.
Experience
* Significant experience of working within a health/social care setting, eg, HCA/OTTO/Assistant Psychologist.
* Experience of working with ADHD.
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
* Understanding the importance of involvement of a diverse group of service users and carers in service planning and monitoring.
* Good knowledge of ADHD treatment in accordance with NICE guidelines.
* Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with user and carer groups.
* Understanding of equal opportunities policies, including dynamics of disability, sexism and racism.
* Understanding the interface within other services including mental health services.
Personal Qualities and Attributes
* Approachable, helpful and encouraging with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Good IT skills, including use of computerised service user information systems.
* Willingness to undertake appropriate training related to role.
* Self-awareness of own strengths and weaknesses and impact on others.
* A deep motivation to improve performance and make a difference to others' health and quality of life.
* Personal integrity - strongly held commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and high standards.
* Car driver or ability to be mobile over a geographical area within a timely manner.
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.
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a year, pro rata.
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