Senior Specialist Nurse - Waiting Well (ADHD/Autism)

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Nurse to join adult neurodevelopmental services as a senior practitioner - waiting well. The role focuses on reviewing waiting lists for ADHD and autism, signposting to support, and coordinating referrals across in-person and remote clinics.

The 30 hours per week post is fixed-term until 31 March 2028. The Trust values inclusive recruitment and supports training via the Prepare to Care induction.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with post-graduate training or equivalent in mental health services.
• Band 6 experience in mental health services.
• Specialist training relevant to autism or ADHD (UKAAN; ADOS; ADA).
• Degree in Health Care field.

Responsibilities

• Review and signpost referrals for ADHD and autism waiting lists.
• Coordinate in-person and remote clinics for adults with ADHD/autism waiting lists.
• Support lead nurse and clinical leads in service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Training delivery

Crisis support

MDT teamwork

Education

Post-graduate mental health training

Health care degree

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

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Nurse to join adult neurodevelopmental services as a senior practitioner - waiting well. The role focuses on reviewing waiting lists for ADHD and autism, signposting to support, and coordinating referrals across in-person and remote clinics.

The 30 hours per week post is fixed-term until 31 March 2028. The Trust values inclusive recruitment and supports training via the Prepare to Care induction.