Job summary
The Wigan Adult ADHD Team are looking to recruit a Clinical Nurse Specialist (NMP) to a full time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position to join our specialist team.
The service is a 9-5 service based at Claire House in Wigan and we have clinics based in Wigan and Leigh. Travel across the borough will be required to support this clinic offer and increase the service's accessibility.
The successful applicant will join a friendly and supportive team and be supported by senior clinicians who will provide clinical supervision and development opportunities within the specialist team.
The opportunity for further professional development including specialist ADHD diagnostic and assessment training and pharmacological treatment of adults with ADHD training will be considered with the successful applicant. Although specialist knowledge and experience of ADHD is desirable it is not essential.
Main duties of the job
- Completing routine reviews of patients with a confirmed ADHD diagnosis and plan clinical care accordingly.
- Assessing the efficacy of treatment as well as completing physical health observations
- Completing a clinical triage of referrals received in to the service to determine suitability for assessment
- Attending the MDT to ensure we provide a collaborative approach whilst focusing on patient care
- Liaison with other agencies involved in a service users care to ensure effective communication leading to a comprehensive and integrated package of care
- To supervise and provide support to the Band 6 nurse and students
- To act as an advocate to facilitate the views and choices expressed by our patients
- Contribute to the specialist ADHD diagnostic assessment process for adults over 18 years
- To provide Clinical Specialist input into the ADHD service
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification.
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification.
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration.
- Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Qualification.
- Significant experience working within mental health.
- Assessor/Mentorship Training.
Desirable
- Post registration training in relevant field.
- Leadership/Management training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with complex care needs requiring higher levels of expertise.
- Experience of mentorship and supervision and coordination of staff.
- Experience of working in a multi-agency framework.
- Demonstrate a contribution to change management process.
- Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches.
Desirable
- Experience of diagnosis, treatment, and management for ADHD/neurological conditions
- Experience of positive leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of mentoring students
- Ability to participate in service development processes at a strategic level.
- Detailed knowledge and ability to apply and teach risk management.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Procedures.
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and complex health and social care needs.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding on the Mental Health Act, MCA, and legal aspects of Mental Health Care.
Desirable
- An overview of the Trust's objectives
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to work with service users and carers who are distressed.
- A proven ability to work with colleagues from other professions and agencies in a collaborative manner.
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles.
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to delegate and coordinate.
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
- Able to maintain accurate and up to date records.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
- Effective time & workload management
- Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Paris system
Other
Essential
- There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
- Flexible approach to working
- Commitment to effective teamwork.
- Commitment to service development and good time management
- Demonstrate continuous professional development.
- Demonstrate a commitment to always respecting and displaying the Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration.
- Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Qualification.
- Significant experience working within mental health.
- Assessor/Mentorship Training.
Desirable
- Post registration training in relevant field.
- Leadership/Management training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with complex care needs requiring higher levels of expertise.
- Experience of mentorship and supervision and coordination of staff.
- Experience of working in a multi-agency framework.
- Demonstrate a contribution to change management process.
- Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches.
Desirable
- Experience of diagnosis, treatment, and management for ADHD/neurological conditions
- Experience of positive leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of mentoring students
- Ability to participate in service development processes at a strategic level.
- Detailed knowledge and ability to apply and teach risk management.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Procedures.
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and complex health and social care needs.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding on the Mental Health Act, MCA, and legal aspects of Mental Health Care.
Desirable
- An overview of the Trust's objectives
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to work with service users and carers who are distressed.
- A proven ability to work with colleagues from other professions and agencies in a collaborative manner.
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles.
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to delegate and coordinate.
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
- Able to maintain accurate and up to date records.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
- Effective time & workload management
- Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Paris system
Other
Essential
- There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
- Flexible approach to working
- Commitment to effective teamwork.
- Commitment to service development and good time management
- Demonstrate continuous professional development.
- Demonstrate a commitment to always respecting and displaying the Trust Values
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
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).
