Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Adult ADHD Team

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

ADHD services within Merseycare are undergoing an exciting and progressive transformation program.

We have a fantastic opportunity for two experienced and enthusiastic Non Medical Prescribers to join the Adult ADHD Service in Sefton.

Our professional and supportive team of consultants, NMP, and ADHD Nurses respond to the needs of adults either pre/post diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

The post holders will carry out initial assessments of service users following agreed practice guidelines as part of a multi-disciplinary team and participate in the shared caseload of the team. As Non-Medical Prescribers, the post holders will be responsible for commencing medication, titration, and monitoring the effectiveness of selected treatment.

The post holder will operate as part of an integrated Adult ADHD team but be expected to be flexible in terms of delivering care within a variety of environments. The team also provides in-reach support to other teams across the Trust, giving you an opportunity to support service users with a range of health needs and mental health problems including those within the neurodevelopmental portfolio. We adopt a shared decision-making approach, empowering patients to make informed choices about their care.

The role provides a fantastic opportunity to creatively develop the role and work with senior team members to help shape service improvements.

The service is committed towards the onwards training and development of all staff members.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL1.1 Formulate, contribute to, and participate in, the development and implementation of assessment and care planning systems in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team1.2 Manage a case load within the Adult ADHD team1.3 Carry out generic and specialist assessments, including risk and provide therapeutic interventions.1.4 Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.1.5 Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.1.6 Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.1.7 Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.1.8 Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.1.9 Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.1.10 Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.1.11 Act as knowledge resource in specialist area of practice to other team members and other agencies as required.1.12 If NMP qualified - Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicine Code.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so

Date posted

15 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

350-COM4919787-A

Job locations

South Sefton Neighbourhood Centre

Park Road

Sefton

L22 3XR

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

Formulate, contribute to, and participate in, the development and implementation of assessment and care planning systems in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team .

Manage a case load within the Adult ADHD team .

Carry out generic and specialist assessments, including risk and provide therapeutic interventions.

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

Act as knowledge resource in specialist area of practice to other team members and other agencies as required.

If NMP qualified - Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicine Code.

MANAGERIAL

Deputise for the Clinical Team Manager as required

Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager.

Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices, and procedures as appropriate.

Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the team.

Actively participate in service development

Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards.

Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination.

Assist in the maintenance of an accurate up to date information system and routinely provide information relating to clinical activity.

Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.

Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained.

Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.

Assist in the maintenance and updating of the teams equipment and service schedules, and ensure regular maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.

Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team.

Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents in accordance with Trust policy.

Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews as required

Participate in managerial supervision.

Appropriate participation in Managing Performance of staff as required.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Support the process to ensure all relevant staff have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan.

Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice.

Undertake appropriate continuing professional development.

Organise and undertake teaching where appropriate.

Coordinate preceptorship and mentorship as required.

Provide evidence to support development around the Trust Appraisal system which may include the KSF or other competency profiles.

Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development.

Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.

RESEARCH AND AUDIT

Ensure staff awareness of Clinical and Corporate Governance and the need for research based practice.

Undertake and participate in the appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes and research as directed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

Formulate, contribute to, and participate in, the development and implementation of assessment and care planning systems in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team .

Manage a case load within the Adult ADHD team .

Carry out generic and specialist assessments, including risk and provide therapeutic interventions.

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

Act as knowledge resource in specialist area of practice to other team members and other agencies as required.

MANAGERIAL

Deputise for the Clinical Team Manager as required

Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager.

Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices, and procedures as appropriate.

Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the team.

Actively participate in service development

Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards.

Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination.

Assist in the maintenance of an accurate up to date information system and routinely provide information relating to clinical activity.

Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.

Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained.

Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.

Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team.

Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents in accordance with Trust policy.

Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews as required

Participate in managerial supervision.

Appropriate participation in Managing Performance of staff as required.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Support the process to ensure all relevant staff have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan.

Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice.

Undertake appropriate continuing professional development.

Organise and undertake teaching where appropriate.

Coordinate preceptorship and mentorship as required.

Provide evidence to support development around the Trust Appraisal system which may include the KSF or other competency profiles.

Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development.

Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.

RESEARCH AND AUDIT

Ensure staff awareness of Clinical and Corporate Governance and the need for research based practice.

Undertake and participate in the appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes and research as directed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1st level Nurse registration in either learning disability or Mental Health
Master's Degree (or experience and knowledge that is equivalent).
Current NMC registration

Knowledge/ Experience

Essential

Post registration experience of working with people with learning disabilities
Experience working with staff teams, providing consultancy and clinical supervision.
Experience of working with service users who have learning disabilities and complex needs
Experience in the use of forensic risk assessment and management.
Experience in the management of staff
Experience of Positive Behavioural Support and Person-Centred Planning.
Experience of staff training and development.
Experience of communicating with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and / or complex situations.
Experience of supervising staff.
Knowledge of the structure, roles and responsibilities within health and social care provision

Desirable

Experience working within a community based service
Experience of individual interventions

Skills

Essential

Ability to provide specialist advice on care to other staff groups.
Ability to work in a multiagency context.
Competent IT Skills in order to prepare reports, diagrams, drawing in relation to clinical practice and teaching.
Skills in the assessment of complex behaviours using a variety of methods including analysis and interpretation.
Skills in designing of highly specialist intervention and management plans, evaluation and monitoring.
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability to work with difficult issues and sometimes in crisis make decisions and recognise limits of own competency
Ability to communicate and motivate at all levels
Ability to lead by example

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1st level Nurse registration in either learning disability or Mental Health
Master's Degree (or experience and knowledge that is equivalent).
Current NMC registration

Knowledge/ Experience

Essential

Post registration experience of working with people with learning disabilities
Experience working with staff teams, providing consultancy and clinical supervision.
Experience of working with service users who have learning disabilities and complex needs
Experience in the use of forensic risk assessment and management.
Experience in the management of staff
Experience of Positive Behavioural Support and Person-Centred Planning.
Experience of staff training and development.
Experience of communicating with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and / or complex situations.
Experience of supervising staff.
Knowledge of the structure, roles and responsibilities within health and social care provision

Desirable

Experience working within a community based service
Experience of individual interventions

Skills

Essential

Ability to provide specialist advice on care to other staff groups.
Ability to work in a multiagency context.
Competent IT Skills in order to prepare reports, diagrams, drawing in relation to clinical practice and teaching.
Skills in the assessment of complex behaviours using a variety of methods including analysis and interpretation.
Skills in designing of highly specialist intervention and management plans, evaluation and monitoring.
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability to work with difficult issues and sometimes in crisis make decisions and recognise limits of own competency
Ability to communicate and motivate at all levels
Ability to lead by example

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.

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