Neurodevelopmental Nurse Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessment1. Undertake clinical evaluation of children and young people referred to the service who have been diagnosed with ADHD. The clinical workload will be agreed with the clinical supervisor and line manager.The clinical work is specialised, and is based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources, including schools, family members and others involved in the child or young persons care. The clinical assessment and management of risk related to medication is integral to the work.2. Undertake diagnostic assessments of children and young people referred to the service, including Qb testing.Planning3. Formulate treatment plans / therapeutic interventions with children, young people and their families including treatment with medication.4. Make clinical decisions within the context of assessment and work with families to identify appropriate treatment interventions that best meet the needs identified.

Clinical Intervention5. Be clinically autonomous for the long term management of children and young people with ADHD and their families.6. Offer a variety of complex treatment plans, for children and young people aged 6-18 years who have a diagnosis of ADHD.7. Where treatment with medication is appropriate, follow evidence based interventions in line with Trust, local and NICE guidelines.8. Provide behavioural advice as appropriate to families of children and young people with ADHD.9. Sleep assessment and pharmaceutical support where appropriate in children with neurodevelopmental conditions.10. Use a range of nursing and therapeutic interventions including direct work with the child/young person11. Contribute knowledge and skills in devising, developing and facilitating parenting programmes and group work for children and young people with ADHD and their families.12. Communicate effectively with the child, young person and their family and all others involved, through face to face clinic appointments and virtual reviews.13. Utilise highly developed communication, interpersonal and empathetic skills in engaging all members of the family in the assessment process. The information being provided may be highly complex or sensitive in nature and there will often be barriers to overcome regarding understanding. Act as an advocate when needs are not being met.14. Give expert advice to families outside appointments, managing an unpredictable caseload.15. Participate and work closely with families and staff who are participating in clinical drug trials (if applicable).

Review, Evaluation and Development16. Monitor the health of children prior to initiating and while on medication for ADHD, according to NICE guidelines, and make clinical decisions accordingly.17. Maintain relevant clinical and pharmacological knowledge, critically appraise and apply information in practice.18. Work to expand the role of the Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist in connection with new ways of working in Community Paediatrics.19. Participate in research, audit and survey related to nurse prescribing and in new ways of working within the Community Paediatric service.20. Contribute to the planning and implementation of outcome monitoring of clinical services, as required.

Teamwork21. Work closely with other nursing colleagues in the Community Paediatric team to ensure the service is covered.

Record Keeping22. Ensure appropriate medical records are maintained, ensuring compliance with Information Governance.23. Ensure appropriate risk and other assessments are completed and documented in a timely manner in accordance with Trust policy.24. Work collaboratively within the teams administrative support structures and adhere to requirements relating to the recording of statistical and clinical data on the clinic database.

Teaching/Training25. Provide specialist training to other professionals and other agencies as appropriate.

Recruitment26. To participate in the selection and recruitment of new staff as appropriate.

Multi Agency Working27. Facilitate the transition of care for young people with ADHD to adult services.28. Liaise with other agencies according to the needs of the child/young person29. Attend Complex Case meetings and other professional meetings as required.30. Work jointly with other professionals and parents to support children and young people with ADHD, offering a nursing perspective and maintaining a positive multi-agency culture.31. Support the service triage process by working as part of a multidisciplinary team and acting as the key contact for local mental health services by attending weekly single point of access meetings. This role will be shared with other nursing staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicant must be a registered nurse on the live NMC register
• Or hold the specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visitor qualification
• Or hold the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - School nurse qualification of the NMC register
• Demonstrate the ability at this point in time, to undertake the V300 course in Non-Medical Prescribing at Degree (6) or Masters (7) level

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in independent prescribing recordable with the NMC (V300) Post registration qualification in supplementary prescribing recordable with the NMC (V150)

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience including at a band 6 level or equivalent
• Significant post registration experience within a service working with children and young people OR adults with ADHD and its overlapping disorders.
• Extensive experience working with prescribed medicines

Desirable

• Experience managing sleep disorders
• Experience in using and interpreting Qb testing
• Extensive knowledge of the ADHD diagnostic procedures and treatment packages offered.
• Experience working with controlled drugs
• Experience working with children and young people and their families

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring and empathetic attitude to patients
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Education
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Full driving licence valid in the UK and have access to a car, the criteria will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative transport
• Strong IT skills
• Developed clinical 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)