Job summary
This is an exciting time for the Neurodevelopment Service and specifically for the ADHD Post Diagnostic Team in North Lincolnshire which is looking to expand due to additional investment. With this in mind we are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our young person and family centred service.
For this role you will need to be creative and be able to manage your own diary. We want patients and staff to recommend our organisation as a place where they would be happy for their friends and family to be treated. Therefore, your approach should be one of commitment and enthusiasm. You would work as part of the multi-disciplinary team running your own ADHD clinics alongside other practitioners in the team. You will have access to regular team and individual supervision, and specific designated medical practitioner support.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead on agreed post diagnostic ADHD interventions for children and young people and work in collaboration with parents/carers other professionals and agencies to ensure the delivery of agreed plans of support.
To work as an integral member of the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (CAMHS) multi-disciplinary team, actively promoting effective team working and continuous service improvement.
Experience and knowledge of nurse prescribing.
To support the implementation of a medication review clinic on the ADHD pathway, working closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, education and family services and ensuring young person and family involvement within the care delivery.
To be responsible for the assessment, provision and evaluation of interventions and care of children and young people with ADHD, and their families and carers, in all settings relevant to service delivery.
Attend multi-agency meetings to develop and share plans of care to meet the needs of complex young people within the pathway.
Support the transition of young people to adult services ensuring continuity of care working in partnership with appropriate adult services
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RNM, RNLD, RGN)
- Evidence up to date and applicable CPD.
- Hold V300 (Independent Supplementary Prescribing) or actively working towards this.
Desirable
- Completed UKAAN training with experience as a diagnostician or willing to work towards.
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Motivated with genuine interest in Neurodiversity.
Desirable
- Evidence of extensive post registration learning & development.
- Previous experience in clinical leadership and delivering clinical supervision.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical/risk assessment and care/treatment planning.
- Manage own caseload.
- Able to develop effective working relationships with patients/carers/other staff.
- Ability to promote a positive, person-centred culture based upon a recovery approach involving patients/carers in decision making.
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge pertaining to policy drivers locally and nationally.
- Ability to contribute to development of service delivery.
Skills
Essential
- Flexible & responsive to the needs of the service.
- Able to cope with stressful situations and remain positive in the face of clinical pressures.
- Ability to prioritise busy workload/caseload.
- Use the full range of person centred alternative and augmentative communication strategies
Desirable
- Ability to work across the service when required, working within own competencies.
- Experience in supporting people with Learning Disabilities
- Experience in supporting people with substance misuse.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RNM, RNLD, RGN)
- Evidence up to date and applicable CPD.
- Hold V300 (Independent Supplementary Prescribing) or actively working towards this.
Desirable
- Completed UKAAN training with experience as a diagnostician or willing to work towards.
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Motivated with genuine interest in Neurodiversity.
Desirable
- Evidence of extensive post registration learning & development.
- Previous experience in clinical leadership and delivering clinical supervision.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical/risk assessment and care/treatment planning.
- Manage own caseload.
- Able to develop effective working relationships with patients/carers/other staff.
- Ability to promote a positive, person-centred culture based upon a recovery approach involving patients/carers in decision making.
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge pertaining to policy drivers locally and nationally.
- Ability to contribute to development of service delivery.
Skills
Essential
- Flexible & responsive to the needs of the service.
- Able to cope with stressful situations and remain positive in the face of clinical pressures.
- Ability to prioritise busy workload/caseload.
- Use the full range of person centred alternative and augmentative communication strategies
Desirable
- Ability to work across the service when required, working within own competencies.
- Experience in supporting people with Learning Disabilities
- Experience in supporting people with substance misuse.
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.
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).
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.
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).
