Clinical Nurse Specialist ADHD Service, Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wigan is seeking two Clinical Nurse Specialists to join their specialist ADHD team. The roles offer full-time (37.5 hours/week) and part-time (15 hours/week) positions. Successful candidates will be supported by senior clinicians and provided with professional development opportunities, including specialist ADHD training. The candidates will be responsible for patient care and collaboration with healthcare agencies.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of ADHD is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in a nursing role is required.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Completing routine reviews of patients with a confirmed ADHD diagnosis.
• Assessing the efficacy of treatment and completing health observations.
• Completing a clinical triage of referrals for assessment.
• Attending MDT meetings for collaborative patient care.
• Liaising with other agencies for effective communication.
• Supervising Band 6 nurse and students.
• Acting as an advocate for patients.
• Contributing to the ADHD diagnostic assessment.
• Providing Clinical Specialist input into the ADHD service.

Job description

Overview

The Wigan Adult ADHD Service are looking to recruit two Clinical Nurse Specialists (NMP) to full time (37.5 hours per week) and part-time (15 hours per week) permanent positions to join our specialist team.

The service is a 9am-5pm 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. 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.

About GM

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.

What we offer

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.