Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Advanced Nurse
Practitioner interested in delivering high quality and innovative services to
adults with ADHD. You will be joining a larger adult neurodevelopmental Team which
also covers adult Autism.
The
Service for adults with ADHD & Autism is one of the largest in the UK. It received
the prestigious ACOMHS accreditation awarded by the Royal College of
Psychiatrists in 2020. This award highlights to staff, service users and
carers, commissioners, and regulators of the quality of the Service provided.
We are proud to be the first Service working with people with adult
neurodevelopmental disorders ever to receive this accreditation.
Although
the Service base is in Wakefield, clinicians work across the Trust localities
in designated clinic bases. We are a
happy and cohesive team, looking to welcome an effective team player with
appropriate experience in Mental Health Services. If you are ready for a new challenge and can
demonstrate your commitment to the Trusts values then please come join us.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
Main duties of the job
The
ADHD Pathway provides diagnostic assessments and specialist interventions for
people in the Wakefield, Kirklees, and Barnsley localities. The Service base is
in Wakefield and clinicians work agile using clinical bases and hot desk
facilities across the localities of the Trust.
The
successful candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification and Work
as an independent non-medical prescriber within Adult ADHD, taking
responsibility for the clinical assessment of the patient, initiating investigations,
determining a diagnosis and developing a personalised clinical management plan
in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy and protocols.
The
successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to undergo additional
training and a genuine interest in working with adults with ADHD is required.
In
return for your experience and commitment, we can offer you a friendly working
environment, continuous professional development opportunities and support
within an experienced specialist Multidisciplinary Team.
For
more details, please contact Rebecca Crisp, Associate Team and Operations
Manager on 01924 316494
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will as a Senior Advanced Nurse Practitioner SANP, working within the RCN Advanced competency network, contributing to the strategic direction for the development of clinical practice within the ADULT ADHD service and across the Trust as required.
Leading on services consolidation as well as expansion in line with service and trust objectives and in partnership with the Clinical lead and General manager.
The post holder will take the lead in extending boundaries within SWYPFT and Primary Care and creating frameworks for the enhancement of clinical practice to improve investigation, intervention and treatment of people with Adult ADHD.
The post holder will continue to strive towards excellence in clinical care and communicate this excellence to colleagues both within, acting as a role model in care and behaviour.
Work as an independent non-medical prescriber within Adult ADHD, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the patient, initiating investigations, determining a diagnosis and developing a personalised clinical management plan in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy and protocols.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- Expert clinical practice within the service for at least 60% of the post, including Clinician led clinics and and clinical diagnosis and Independent prescribing for people with Adult ADHD.
- Professional leadership, consultancy and clinical supervision, within the service, to the wider service, including Primary Care and other agencies.
- Be the identified clinical supervisor to other Advanced Clinicians, members of the MDT and other colleagues, regarding clinical and prescribing practice.
- Education, training and development of staff, and a range of other agencies, including GPs and other medics in the management/ treatment services for Adult ADHD.
- Monitor national developments in policy and guidance, and advice the Trust on implications for practice, and lead on development of policy into practice and to ensure clear communication of such policies.
For full job description please see attached supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will as a Senior Advanced Nurse Practitioner SANP, working within the RCN Advanced competency network, contributing to the strategic direction for the development of clinical practice within the ADULT ADHD service and across the Trust as required.
Leading on services consolidation as well as expansion in line with service and trust objectives and in partnership with the Clinical lead and General manager.
The post holder will take the lead in extending boundaries within SWYPFT and Primary Care and creating frameworks for the enhancement of clinical practice to improve investigation, intervention and treatment of people with Adult ADHD.
The post holder will continue to strive towards excellence in clinical care and communicate this excellence to colleagues both within, acting as a role model in care and behaviour.
Work as an independent non-medical prescriber within Adult ADHD, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the patient, initiating investigations, determining a diagnosis and developing a personalised clinical management plan in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy and protocols.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- Expert clinical practice within the service for at least 60% of the post, including Clinician led clinics and and clinical diagnosis and Independent prescribing for people with Adult ADHD.
- Professional leadership, consultancy and clinical supervision, within the service, to the wider service, including Primary Care and other agencies.
- Be the identified clinical supervisor to other Advanced Clinicians, members of the MDT and other colleagues, regarding clinical and prescribing practice.
- Education, training and development of staff, and a range of other agencies, including GPs and other medics in the management/ treatment services for Adult ADHD.
- Monitor national developments in policy and guidance, and advice the Trust on implications for practice, and lead on development of policy into practice and to ensure clear communication of such policies.
For full job description please see attached supporting documents
Person Specification
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- Self-aware
- Flexible
- Able to work in a rapidly changing
- environment
- Personally resilient
- Dynamic
- Ability to deliver to tight time scales
- Confident
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within neurodevelopmental disorders at Senior (B7) level or above.
- Extensive practice as Independent non-medical Prescriber within speciality
- Experience of working therapeutically within neurodevelopmental disorders
- Substantial experience in managerial / nursing leadership roles
- Experience of leading service development changes
- Developed awareness of the evolving healthcare agenda and the implications for nursing.
- Experience of research and developing theory into practice
- Evidence of facilitating quality improvement into practice
- Developed knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Experience of training and education
Desirable
- Experience of contributing towards
- service development at an
- organisation/regional/national level
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to undertake advanced clinical practice and examination skills independently that encompasses all aspects of the patients needs
- Evidence of developing robust governance system including the development and implementation of evidence based protocols, standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Evidence of interpreting and synthesising information from a variety of sources and promoting their use in practice.
-
- Develop, deliver and evaluate training and education packages for individuals and groups in a variety of settings
- Evidence of critically appraising research and audits and applying the findings to practice
- Demonstrate a wide range of communication skills to address complex needs of patients and their families
- Ability to participate in strategic thinking and development, ensuring this translates to practice development to improve the quality of care
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of issues in health care/speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse registered with the professional body
- Postgraduate qualification at Masters level
- or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional
- Development.
- Current registration as Independent Non- Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Evidence in specific training related to Adult ADHD
- Teaching, training or mentorship qualification or experience to an equivalent level.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Essential
- Evidence of relevant training and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of speciality training
- Eg DIVA.
Person Specification
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- Self-aware
- Flexible
- Able to work in a rapidly changing
- environment
- Personally resilient
- Dynamic
- Ability to deliver to tight time scales
- Confident
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within neurodevelopmental disorders at Senior (B7) level or above.
- Extensive practice as Independent non-medical Prescriber within speciality
- Experience of working therapeutically within neurodevelopmental disorders
- Substantial experience in managerial / nursing leadership roles
- Experience of leading service development changes
- Developed awareness of the evolving healthcare agenda and the implications for nursing.
- Experience of research and developing theory into practice
- Evidence of facilitating quality improvement into practice
- Developed knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Experience of training and education
Desirable
- Experience of contributing towards
- service development at an
- organisation/regional/national level
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to undertake advanced clinical practice and examination skills independently that encompasses all aspects of the patients needs
- Evidence of developing robust governance system including the development and implementation of evidence based protocols, standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Evidence of interpreting and synthesising information from a variety of sources and promoting their use in practice.
-
- Develop, deliver and evaluate training and education packages for individuals and groups in a variety of settings
- Evidence of critically appraising research and audits and applying the findings to practice
- Demonstrate a wide range of communication skills to address complex needs of patients and their families
- Ability to participate in strategic thinking and development, ensuring this translates to practice development to improve the quality of care
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of issues in health care/speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse registered with the professional body
- Postgraduate qualification at Masters level
- or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional
- Development.
- Current registration as Independent Non- Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Evidence in specific training related to Adult ADHD
- Teaching, training or mentorship qualification or experience to an equivalent level.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Essential
- Evidence of relevant training and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of speciality training
- Eg DIVA.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
