Job summary
Do you have a passion for supporting neurodiverse people?
Ready for a new challenge and a fresh direction in your nursing career?
Motivated by making a meaningful difference - one person at a time?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
The Somerset Adult ADHD Service is delighted to be recruiting two parttime Band 6 Nurses to join our dynamic and forwardthinking team. We are a busy countywide service providing compassionate, personcentred ADHD assessments and treatment for adults across Somerset who have not yet received a diagnosis.
You will be joining a team that values curiosity, collaboration and kindness. We work closely with colleagues across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and our wider partner agencies to ensure our service users receive truly integrated support. Staff wellbeing is deeply embedded in our culture--we strive to maintain a supportive, positive and safe environment where every team member feels valued.
In this role, you will work both independently and with direct clinical supervision, undertaking Adult ADHD assessments, contributing to treatment planning, and playing an active part in the ongoing development of this expanding service. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and broaden your clinical skills while making a real difference to the lives of neurodiverse people in Somerset.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out comprehensive Adult ADHD assessments using evidence based tools and processes.
- Support treatment planning, including ongoing monitoring of response to treatment.
- Build therapeutic relationships with service users, families and carers.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, person centred care.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of nonpharmacological interventions within the service.
- Triage new referrals and participate in MDT decision making.
- Provide advice, education and support to service users, carers and colleagues.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Participate in service development, audits, and quality improvement activities.
- Develop strong working relationships with internal and external partners, including primary care, children's services, wellbeing services and other agencies.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Undertake structured ADHD assessments, including risk assessments and holistic health assessments.
Provide safe, evidence based care in line with NICE guidance and Trust policies.
Support service users throughout assessment, diagnosis and treatment pathways.
Contribute to both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment planning, with supervision.
Teamwork and Communication
Communicate clearly, sensitively and professionally with service users, families and colleagues.
Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to shared decisions and coordinated care.
Liaise with partner services to ensure integrated support and smooth transitions.
Service Governance and Professional Standards
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with clinical governance standards.
Participate in supervision, appraisal, training and CPD to maintain and develop clinical competence.
Contribute to service reviews, audits, and improvement initiatives.
Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety responsibilities.
Operational Requirements
Work independently, managing your own caseload with support and supervision as required.
Use digital systems to document care and communicate within the team.
Travel across Somerset as needed to fulfil the duties of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Undertake structured ADHD assessments, including risk assessments and holistic health assessments.
Provide safe, evidence based care in line with NICE guidance and Trust policies.
Support service users throughout assessment, diagnosis and treatment pathways.
Contribute to both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment planning, with supervision.
Teamwork and Communication
Communicate clearly, sensitively and professionally with service users, families and colleagues.
Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to shared decisions and coordinated care.
Liaise with partner services to ensure integrated support and smooth transitions.
Service Governance and Professional Standards
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with clinical governance standards.
Participate in supervision, appraisal, training and CPD to maintain and develop clinical competence.
Contribute to service reviews, audits, and improvement initiatives.
Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety responsibilities.
Operational Requirements
Work independently, managing your own caseload with support and supervision as required.
Use digital systems to document care and communicate within the team.
Travel across Somerset as needed to fulfil the duties of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNMH/RNLD qualification.
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, short courses
- Registered nurse or hold other relevant professional qualification and current registration appropriate to the job role.
- Professional registration with relevant statutory body
Desirable
- ADHD Training or equivalent
- UKAAN Course
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of good practice in involving service users in their care
- Proven experience working in B6 role.
- Utilise advanced clinical reasoning and decision making skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Working with people with ADHD and associated comorbidities.
- Post registration experience including proven experience working at a Band 6 level
- Good understanding of the effects and side effects of medication
- Recovery focused practitioner able to apply recovery principles to client group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNMH/RNLD qualification.
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, short courses
- Registered nurse or hold other relevant professional qualification and current registration appropriate to the job role.
- Professional registration with relevant statutory body
Desirable
- ADHD Training or equivalent
- UKAAN Course
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of good practice in involving service users in their care
- Proven experience working in B6 role.
- Utilise advanced clinical reasoning and decision making skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Working with people with ADHD and associated comorbidities.
- Post registration experience including proven experience working at a Band 6 level
- Good understanding of the effects and side effects of medication
- Recovery focused practitioner able to apply recovery principles to client group
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).
