Job summary
We seek to appoint an experienced Band 6 Nurse who must have experience in community working and working with children and their families. Ideally you will have a working knowledge of ADHD and Autism. Candidates will be supported to become competent in the management and review of children and young people with ADHD and supported to work in clinic settings as well as undertaking comprehensive assessments for a designated cohort of children from the neurodevelopmental pathway.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a real interest and knowledge of ADHD and Autism and a commitment to working in partnership with other agencies and local communities to deliver the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families.
The post holder will be contributing to a comprehensive initial assessment process. The role will include supporting the team to oversee the management of children with a confirmed or emerging diagnosis of a Neurodevelopmental condition. The service is currently undergoing an exciting transformation and internal remodelling which the post holder will be invited to contribute towards.
The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of other staff within the team and contributing to a positive team culture.
Car Driver/ owner essential. There will be an expectation to work across bases within Derby and Derbyshire as required.
Main duties of the job
Assessing and interpreting the needs of this special client group, and determining the appropriate clinical actions to be taken.
Working on own initiative with significant autonomy in terms of 'on the spot' clinical decision making.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet the comprehensive needs of children with ADHD, ASD and
other comorbidities.
Manage risk, provide related advice and make necessary referrals to other agencies as needed.
Use a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools to aid and inform care planning and evaluation.
Formulate individual care plans based on the child's identified needs, evidence based standards of care and working towards meeting the NICE guidelines.
Initiate appropriate and timely consultation and / or referral when the clinical situation exceeds the nurse's scope of practice and / or expertise.
Provide written reports.
Child protection - identify and respond to risks and maintain current training in this area.
Undertake research and audit as necessary to the post.
To maintain current NMC registration, professional development and Revalidation.
To be able to travel a geographical area of Derby City and Derbyshire county.
Respond to the needs of the transformation and partnerships within the service including Joined up Care Derbyshire.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
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Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
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27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
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Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
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Health service discounts and online benefits
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Incremental pay progression
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Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
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Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching & assessing Qualification.
Knowledge of implementation of Safeguarding procedures.
Knowledge of early support processes in the City and the County.
Post Registration experience of community working / working with school aged children with complex needs and their families.
Experience of multi agency and multi professional working.
Experience of analysing complex data and presenting this in a logical format.
Skills:
Demonstrate knowledge of and act in accordance with relevant regulations for this level of practice and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct; standards for conduct, performance and ethics.
Maintain accurate, high quality and contemporaneous electronic records and reports which comply with NMC professional and Trust standards.
Ensure that personal practice is carried out in line with national and locally agreed policies and procedures, standards and guidance.
Actively engage in continuous professional development and maintain a suitable record of this development.
Promote understanding of the needs of children with ADHD, ASD and co- morbidities to other health professionals, staff groups, agencies and the service users.
Create and maintain effective communication and working relationships between colleagues, peers and key stakeholders from various professions and agencies.
Maintain Confidentiality and adhere to the trust Policies and Procedures in accordance to information Sharing.
Receive and provide clinical supervision as required, adhering to the Trusts Standards.
As required, support the practice of students and trainees from a range of disciplines by being available to share practice and knowledge.
Monitor quality of own practice and that of the Service and participate in continuous quality improvement, via team meetings and participation in yearly Trust quality visits.
Participate in the management of change to embrace innovations and developments in the forthcoming transformation within the team and its application to practice.
To actively implement the Trust Values and Trust strategies in your daily clinical practice and evaluate the effectiveness of this through supervision, audit and appraisal.
To develop, provide and receive appropriate training on varied topics and aspects relevant to the role.
Demonstrate the efficient use of resources, whilst contributing to decisions surrounding team budgets.
Demonstrate case load management for the service, ensuring time management and organisational skills to improve and prioritise waiting times.
- Ability to demonstrate effective IT skills. All records and reports are recorded electronically
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching & assessing Qualification.
Knowledge of implementation of Safeguarding procedures.
Knowledge of early support processes in the City and the County.
Post Registration experience of community working / working with school aged children with complex needs and their families.
Experience of multi agency and multi professional working.
Experience of analysing complex data and presenting this in a logical format.
Skills:
Demonstrate knowledge of and act in accordance with relevant regulations for this level of practice and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct; standards for conduct, performance and ethics.
Maintain accurate, high quality and contemporaneous electronic records and reports which comply with NMC professional and Trust standards.
Ensure that personal practice is carried out in line with national and locally agreed policies and procedures, standards and guidance.
Actively engage in continuous professional development and maintain a suitable record of this development.
Promote understanding of the needs of children with ADHD, ASD and co- morbidities to other health professionals, staff groups, agencies and the service users.
Create and maintain effective communication and working relationships between colleagues, peers and key stakeholders from various professions and agencies.
Maintain Confidentiality and adhere to the trust Policies and Procedures in accordance to information Sharing.
Receive and provide clinical supervision as required, adhering to the Trusts Standards.
As required, support the practice of students and trainees from a range of disciplines by being available to share practice and knowledge.
Monitor quality of own practice and that of the Service and participate in continuous quality improvement, via team meetings and participation in yearly Trust quality visits.
Participate in the management of change to embrace innovations and developments in the forthcoming transformation within the team and its application to practice.
To actively implement the Trust Values and Trust strategies in your daily clinical practice and evaluate the effectiveness of this through supervision, audit and appraisal.
To develop, provide and receive appropriate training on varied topics and aspects relevant to the role.
Demonstrate the efficient use of resources, whilst contributing to decisions surrounding team budgets.
Demonstrate case load management for the service, ensuring time management and organisational skills to improve and prioritise waiting times.
- Ability to demonstrate effective IT skills. All records and reports are recorded electronically
Person Specification
written evidence
Essential
- First level Qualified Nurse in Children's, Adult, Learning Disabilities or Mental Health
- Post Registration community experience including working with children and families with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
Desirable
- Knowledge of ADHD / ASD NICE guidance.
- Experience of working in partnership with Psychology Services & Child Adolescent Mental Health Services.
written evidence
Essential
- Safeguarding Training Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Contribute to the transformation/ change to service
Person Specification
written evidence
Essential
- First level Qualified Nurse in Children's, Adult, Learning Disabilities or Mental Health
- Post Registration community experience including working with children and families with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
Desirable
- Knowledge of ADHD / ASD NICE guidance.
- Experience of working in partnership with Psychology Services & Child Adolescent Mental Health Services.
written evidence
Essential
- Safeguarding Training Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Contribute to the transformation/ change to service
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).
