Job summary An exciting opportunity is on offer to join Newcastle & Gateshead Children and Young People's Service - Neurodevelopmental Team (ADHD Clinic). Are you interested in pursing a career in a child and young people service? Are you passionate about helping children, young people and their families? Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge? If the answer is yes to the above, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Main duties of the job The role includes: o Care co-ordination using CPA process o Medication reviews in compliance with NICE Guidelines o Safeguarding our children and families and attendance of Child Protection meetings. o Effective diary management and IT skills. o To work as part of our duty team, offering support and advice to families. o Completion of physical health observations. o Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public. o Work with the family/carer to support young person. o The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team. o Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead and Team Manager. o To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity. Desirable but not essential : Non-medical prescribing qualification. 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. This role includes work across Newcastle and Gateshead localities. Clinics are based at Benton House (Newcastle) and Bensham Hospital (Gateshead). Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-CCG25-050-EW Job locations Benton House / Bensham Hospital Newcastle / Gateshead NE2 1QE Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for an allocated caseload within the ADHD medication clinic. Provide specialist clinical advice to the young person, carers, staff, statutory agencies, third sector partner agencies and the public. Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensure safety and commitment to promoting recovery and well-being maximising independence. To work autonomously, as well as being able to work in small MDTs (pods) and with the wider ADHD Clinic team, including Medics, NMPs, Community Practitioners, Clinical Support Assistants. Coordinate treatment planning and interventions, reviews and discharge planning. Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by clinical lead. Please find attached job description for full details. Please note this document is a generic job description for community practitioner post. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 4th February 2025 Closing date : 18th February 2025 We welcome your application Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for an allocated caseload within the ADHD medication clinic. Provide specialist clinical advice to the young person, carers, staff, statutory agencies, third sector partner agencies and the public. Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensure safety and commitment to promoting recovery and well-being maximising independence. To work autonomously, as well as being able to work in small MDTs (pods) and with the wider ADHD Clinic team, including Medics, NMPs, Community Practitioners, Clinical Support Assistants. Coordinate treatment planning and interventions, reviews and discharge planning. Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by clinical lead. Please find attached job description for full details. Please note this document is a generic job description for community practitioner post. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 4th February 2025 Closing date : 18th February 2025 We welcome your application Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist Mentor Training. Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Desirable Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions Experience of working within a community team. Non-Medical Prescribing Knowledge and Experience Essential 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Desirable Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours. Skills and Competencies Essential Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance). Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others). Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure. Desirable Experience of working with children. Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff. Delegation skills. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist Mentor Training. Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Desirable Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions Experience of working within a community team. Non-Medical Prescribing Knowledge and Experience Essential 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Desirable Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours. Skills and Competencies Essential Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance). Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others). Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure. Desirable Experience of working with children. Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff. Delegation skills. 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 Benton House / Bensham Hospital Newcastle / Gateshead NE2 1QE Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)