Job summary
Do you want to be part of a team working with young people with complex neurodevelopmental needs within our Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) team?
The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team providing support for the post diagnostic assessment and treatment of children and young people with ADHD and their families.
The appointed clinician will also need to have an interest in being part of a team providing innovative evidence based interventions.
Training will be provided but an enthusiasm and interest in working with neurodiverse young people is essential. Experience of working in individual and group settings is advantageous.
You must able to demonstrate an ability to maintain a high standard of patient care, the applicant must also have a high standard of record keeping; demonstrate effective service user and multi-agency engagement within the assessment/consultation process and provide a collaborative approach to multi-agency formulation and care planning.
You will have:-
- A high level of enthusiasm and dedication to providing quality, community based mental health services to children, young people and their families
- Access to transport or have the ability to travel to a variety of venues as part of the working day
- Be able to work autonomously and within an MDT.
- Experience of working under pressure and in a demanding environment.
- To have the skill to adapt and the flexibility to think on your feet due to the nature of your role
Main duties of the job
To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary Neurodevelopment Service. To work within the ADHD Clinic under the supervision of the ADHD Clinical Nurse Specialist. To be responsible for carrying an agreed case load as a band 5 ADHD Practitioner providing specialist therapeutic interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families, in all settings Co-deliver workshops to groups of parents relevant to service delivery.
- Carry out comprehensive assessments of young people referred to the post diagnostic ADHD Pathway
- Work with an agreed caseload of young people
- Co-deliver workshops to groups of parents and professionals
- Provide consultation and advice support to professional in the community
- Assist within the ADHD medication clinic.
- Be responsible for managing and prioritising own workload, and reviewing this on a regular basis with the ADHD Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Develop therapeutic relationships with young people and families whilst providing clinical interventions where behaviours are often challenging, confrontational and resistant to positive change
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
- Hold a professional qualification/educated to degree level
Desirable
- Degree or qualification in psychology, nursing, registration as a nurse or allied health professional
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex mental health and behavioural needs
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience managing a large and demanding caseload
- Experiencing facilitating group and 1:1 interventions
- Experience of working with patients with ADHD in a clinical setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of ADHD and ASD Excellent communication skills
- A thorough understanding of the mental health needs of young people
- Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice
- An understanding of child development
- An understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the potential impact of neurodevelopmental traits on executive function and emotion regulation
- Detailed understanding of trauma, and its impacts on children and youg people and trauma informed practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to relate well to young people
- Able to work within a multi disciplinary team
- Ability to work independently within boundaries of competence
- Ability to work within a changing and demanding service
- Ability to utilise supervision to improve upon own practice
- Familiar with the use of IT, particularly the use of Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate 1:1 and group interventions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a professional qualification/educated to degree level
Desirable
- Degree or qualification in psychology, nursing, registration as a nurse or allied health professional
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex mental health and behavioural needs
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience managing a large and demanding caseload
- Experiencing facilitating group and 1:1 interventions
- Experience of working with patients with ADHD in a clinical setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of ADHD and ASD Excellent communication skills
- A thorough understanding of the mental health needs of young people
- Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice
- An understanding of child development
- An understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the potential impact of neurodevelopmental traits on executive function and emotion regulation
- Detailed understanding of trauma, and its impacts on children and youg people and trauma informed practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to relate well to young people
- Able to work within a multi disciplinary team
- Ability to work independently within boundaries of competence
- Ability to work within a changing and demanding service
- Ability to utilise supervision to improve upon own practice
- Familiar with the use of IT, particularly the use of Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate 1:1 and group interventions
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).
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).
