ADHD Nurse Specialist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 ADHD Nurse Specialist to work as part of the Adult ADHD Service currently based at the Herschel Prins Centre. The service has undergone significant change and continues to grow to meet the current demand. It is a busy team with a high referral rate for new referrals and transitions from CAMHS. The service is clinic based, with clinics held in various locations across Leicestershire.

We are seeking an energetic, motivated, experienced Mental Health Nurse Prescriber with extensive mental health experience. Experience of working with ADHD in Adults or Children is desirable. Full training and induction will be provided.

You must be a RMN and an Independent Prescriber. You will work with our Senior ADHD Nurse Specialists to provide follow up and treatment for Adults with ADHD.

You will be expected to manage your caseload effectively to improve the experience for the adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD. The ability to communicate effectively and share information appropriately is essential.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be flexible and able to use initiative. You will need to work independently, as well as part of the wider Adult ADHD MDT and be adaptable to the changing needs of the organisation.

As the ADHD service is a district wide service, the post holder must be a driver and have access to their own transport, public transport is not suitable for this role.

Main duties of the job

To work autonomously taking overall responsibility for care, quality and clinical activity by providing specialist professional nursing leadership and guidance, clinical advice and management in relation to the care of patients with ADHD: including Patient safety, the effectiveness of all health care interventions and the Patient experience.

To ensure the delivery of a clinically effective service which meets the needs of individuals with ADHD, families and communities in line with local and national development plans, Trust policies and procedures.

To be responsible for the coordination of services and to promote optimum health, self-management and effective liaison between agencies.

To be responsible for the development of specialist care interventions and care plans.

To be influential within the organisation and provide detailed advice to others internally and externally to the organisation, within their sphere of competence.

To work collaboratively with other senior nurses across LPT as appropriate and promote the role of their specialty nursing to all stakeholders.

To foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach with internal and external MDTs and between all stakeholders

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9EJ

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9EJ

Employer's website

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

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