Job summary
We're Hiring! | Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult ADHD)
Are you dynamic, passionate, and ready to make a real difference?
We're looking for an exceptional Clinical Nurse Specialist who is also a Non-Medical Prescriber to join our innovative Adult ADHD service.
Main duties of the job
This isn't your average nursing role. You'll:
- Use your prescribing expertise to transform patient outcomes.
- Lead non-pharmacological approaches to ADHD care.
- Run reasonable adjustment workshops supporting people to lead empowering lives.
- Work as part of an inspiring, multi-disciplinary team shaping the future of ADHD services.
We're looking for someone who is:
A Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
A Non-Medical Prescriber with proven experience
Confident in delivering creative, evidence-based approaches to treatment -- both pharmacological and non-pharmacological.
A strong communicator and team player who thrives in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Proactive, adaptable, and resilient -- ready to take ownership and drive service excellence
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 qualification
Essential
- Qualified Nurse, Degree or diploma qualified.
Desirable
- First Degree level, Independent prescriber
Responsibility
Essential
- History of holding responsibility and accountability for nursing decisions and empowering nurses to make difficult clinical decisions
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience of NICE guidance relating to neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD & autism)
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant experience of mental health
Desirable
- Experience of working with service users with neurodevelopmental conditions
Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive range of nursing skills ranging from psychological therapies to medication management
Desirable
- Experience of delivering groups/workshop
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered, practicing Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration additional training relevant to the role
Person Specification
Training and qualification
Essential
- Qualified Nurse, Degree or diploma qualified.
Desirable
- First Degree level, Independent prescriber
Responsibility
Essential
- History of holding responsibility and accountability for nursing decisions and empowering nurses to make difficult clinical decisions
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience of NICE guidance relating to neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD & autism)
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant experience of mental health
Desirable
- Experience of working with service users with neurodevelopmental conditions
Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive range of nursing skills ranging from psychological therapies to medication management
Desirable
- Experience of delivering groups/workshop
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered, practicing Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration additional training relevant to the role
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).
