Job summary
Non-medical Prescriber (NMP)/Specialist Staff Nurse - Adult ADHD and Asperger's Team (Band 6, 1.0wte)
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Non-medical Prescriber/Specialist Staff Nurse to join its adult neurodevelopmental team. As one of the first community-based services of its kind in the country, the ADHD and Asperger's Team has been offering specialised diagnostic assessments and needs-based interventions for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asperger's Syndrome, and Tourette's Syndrome for over 18 years.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team which has a national profile through its innovative work. The post holder will take joint-responsibility for initiating and monitoring medication for the team's ADHD clients under the supervision of a Lead Nurse, and when indicated also for other teams' in the Trust under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist. Additionally, the successful applicant will work autonomously in conducting comprehensive specialist needs assessments of service users' and their families' strengths and needs, analysing data to formulate, implement and evaluate the most appropriate bio-psychosocial intervention programmes. There will also be the opportunity to provide consultancy and training to other services on appropriate management strategies. You will be part of a highly experienced team and we are looking for applicants with good verbal and written communication skills, as well as good organisational skills. Applicants should possess a relevant diploma/degree in Nursing, have at least three years post-qualification experience in a mental health setting, and be registered as a Non-medical Prescriber.
Please answer the following question in the supporting statement box on the application form: What do you think will be important to think about when working with people with ADHD or Asperger's Syndrome? (max 150 words).
About us
Professional development is very much valued, and the post holder will have access to regular formal and informal supervision as well as close links with other colleagues within the team.
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Interviews will take place in mid- to late April 2022. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received. For further information please contact the team on 01536-452466.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience of either working with adults and/or children with developmental conditions or working in a community setting is highly desirable. The post requires a substantial amount of travelling across the county of Northamptonshire on a frequent basis and possession of a driving licence is therefore essential.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience of either working with adults and/or children with developmental conditions or working in a community setting is highly desirable. The post requires a substantial amount of travelling across the county of Northamptonshire on a frequent basis and possession of a driving licence is therefore essential.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Nursing qualification
- Evidence of post graduate professional development.
- V300 Non Medical Prescriber qualification
Desirable
- Specific training in mental health, learning disability or neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Experience of prescribing for people with a Neurodevelopmental disorder.
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to work within a team.
- At least two years experience of working with people with mental health issues, and their families/carers.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and ASD.
- Experience of working in the community.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience of working in partnership with service users, carers and other agencies.
- Knowledge of clinical governance, and ability to apply them in practice.
- Ability to use appropriate judgement in unpredictable situations of risk and manage these in a safe, professional and holistic manner using risk assessment and management plans.
- Competent in all aspects of clinical communication including the maintenance of accurate records and will show a commitment to further develop these skills.
- Knowledge of therapeutic approaches to care.
- Proven case management skills.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Nursing qualification
- Evidence of post graduate professional development.
- V300 Non Medical Prescriber qualification
Desirable
- Specific training in mental health, learning disability or neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Experience of prescribing for people with a Neurodevelopmental disorder.
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to work within a team.
- At least two years experience of working with people with mental health issues, and their families/carers.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and ASD.
- Experience of working in the community.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience of working in partnership with service users, carers and other agencies.
- Knowledge of clinical governance, and ability to apply them in practice.
- Ability to use appropriate judgement in unpredictable situations of risk and manage these in a safe, professional and holistic manner using risk assessment and management plans.
- Competent in all aspects of clinical communication including the maintenance of accurate records and will show a commitment to further develop these skills.
- Knowledge of therapeutic approaches to care.
- Proven case management 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.
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.
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
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Adult ADHD and Asperger's Team, St Mary's Hospital
London Road
Kettering
NN15 7PW
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
