Band 7 Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse and NMP

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership Trust (LPT) is looking to appoint an ADHD nurse specialist to join an established team of band 7 nurses, band 6 nurses and band 4 assistant practitioners.

As an ADHD specialist nurses, the role would require the applicant to support in the assessment and management of children and young people with ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASD (Autistic spectrum disorder) in the Families Young People and Children's (FYPC) Division.

The neurodevelopmental specialist nurse will work in a variety of settings, working closely with the Paediatricians, SALTs and liaising with CAMHS colleagues for selected cases to support an integrated delivery of quality care. They will manage their own caseload but will also supervise and assist the ongoing development of the other team members.

As a band 7 neurodevelopmental specialist nurse, they would need to be qualified and experienced as a non-medical prescriber. They will work closely with the paediatricians to effectively monitor and review medications used for ADHD. The successful candidate would independently run nurse led clinics to facilitate this.

The applicant will bring significant experience of working autonomously within a multiagency arena. Career development will be encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse and NMP, the main duties of the role would include:

Nurse Led ADHD medication review clinics. This would involve assessing and monitoring the efficacy of ADHD medication. Ensuring that medication is being prescribed safety, in line with best practice and national frameworks. Providing psycho-education to our service-users and signposting/making onward referrals to other agencies for advise and support as needed.

Clinical Observations as part of our pre-diagnostic pathway.

Providing training to the team to ensure that practice remains up-to-date and that new learning can be shared within the team.

Please see attached job description for further details of the role.

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.

Date posted

03 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-23-2103

Job locations

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of prescribing medication
Significant post registration experience as a senior nurse in relevant area of practice
Demonstrates motivation and commitment to providing high quality

Desirable

Experience of working with children, young people and families.
Experience of working with people with ADHD and/or ASD.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Desirable

Basic IT skills
Awareness of neurodevelopmental conditions and their associated co-morbidities

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Level 1
Degree or Equivalent
Post Registration Qualification
Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months
Hold an NMC approved mentoring qualification
Leadership or Management Qualification or willingness to work towards
Non medical prescribing
Qualification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of prescribing medication
Significant post registration experience as a senior nurse in relevant area of practice
Demonstrates motivation and commitment to providing high quality

Desirable

Experience of working with children, young people and families.
Experience of working with people with ADHD and/or ASD.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Desirable

Basic IT skills
Awareness of neurodevelopmental conditions and their associated co-morbidities

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Level 1
Degree or Equivalent
Post Registration Qualification
Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months
Hold an NMC approved mentoring qualification
Leadership or Management Qualification or willingness to work towards
Non medical prescribing
Qualification

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

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