Senior Specialist Nurse – Waiting Well (ADHD/Autism)

My Mind; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) is seeking a qualified Specialist Nurse (Band 6) for Waiting Well to cover a 30-hour per week, fixed-term post until 31 March 2028. The role focuses on neurodevelopmental services for ADHD and autism, supporting people in waiting lists and coordinating signposting and referrals.

You will work with clinical leads and the waiting well lead, using a person-centred, evidence-based approach to assess needs, plan care, and liaise with internal

Qualifications

• Knowledge of autism, ADHD and co-occurring mental illness.
• Ability to assess/plan/evaluate care for clients and carers.
• Experience working in mental health services at band 6.
• Ability to chair meetings and lead a team.
• Deliver training to other professionals and services.
• Experience in quality initiatives.
• Ability to manage conflict situations to a resolution.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with waiting well lead and clinical leads for ADHD and autism services.
• Review needs of people referred to the services and signpost to appropriate support.
• Make internal and external referrals as needed.
• Support people on waiting lists and ensure person-centred care.

Skills

Autism knowledge

ADHD knowledge

Team leadership

Crisis support

Training delivery

Education

Post-graduate training in mental health

Degree in Health Care field

Specialist training in autism/ADHD (UKAAN; ADOS; ADA)

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) is seeking a qualified Specialist Nurse (Band 6) for Waiting Well to cover a 30-hour per week, fixed-term post until 31 March 2028. The role focuses on neurodevelopmental services for ADHD and autism, supporting people in waiting lists and coordinating signposting and referrals.

You will work with clinical leads and the waiting well lead, using a person-centred, evidence-based approach to assess needs, plan care, and liaise with internal