Job summary
We have an exciting and rare opportunity for a experienced mental health clinician to work within the Adult ADHD Service, covering Birmingham and Solihull. The role involves undertaking comprehensive assessments for individuals suspected of having ADHD, formulating the assessment and presenting your findings at the weekly multi-disciplinary team meeting to determine if the criteria for diagnosis has been met, and what the most appropriate pathway would be. This is a great opportunity to obtain specialist knowledge and develop your skills in a rapidly growing clinical area. The successful candidate will be fully supported whilst learning about ADHD and they will also receive accredited training in the assessment and diagnosis of Adult ADHD.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are to undertake assessments for those who are suspected of having ADHD, feedback to the MDT the assessment with formulation of assessment and collateral information, feedback to service user the outcome of the assessment and liaise with carers / family members / other professional, where appropriate.
In addition, there is ongoing opportunity for development within the team that could include, but is not limited to, undertaking physical health assessments, supporting in the running of reasonable adjustments clinics, direct liaison with our GP providers to support them in the management of referrals, and the delivery of training to both internal and external partners.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
training and qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse / Occupational Therapist / qualified Learning Disability Nurse
Desirable
- UKAAN training in assessment and diagnosis
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in secondary mental health services
- Significant experience of autonomously undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments
Desirable
- Experience of working in community mental health services
- Experience of working with those who have a primary neurodevelopmental condition
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Ability to hold professional boundaries
- Ability to have difficult conversations and to deliver 'bad news' to service users in a compassionate manner
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across Trust sites
Person Specification
training and qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse / Occupational Therapist / qualified Learning Disability Nurse
Desirable
- UKAAN training in assessment and diagnosis
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in secondary mental health services
- Significant experience of autonomously undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments
Desirable
- Experience of working in community mental health services
- Experience of working with those who have a primary neurodevelopmental condition
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Ability to hold professional boundaries
- Ability to have difficult conversations and to deliver 'bad news' to service users in a compassionate manner
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across Trust sites
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).
