Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult ADHD

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Job summary

Adult ADHD Clinical Nurse Specialist - Band 7

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Non-Medical Prescriber, to join our Adult ADHD service in the beautiful county of Cornwall. This post is part time hoursand will work along side the other Clinical Nurse Specialists in the team.

The Team is based is currently The Clays Practice Roche St Austell, but as this is a county wide service, it is not expected to be at base everyday and some remote working is possible.

Main duties of the job

Adult ADHD Clinical Nurse Specialist - Band 7

This post will provide ADHD assessment and ongoing care to adults with ADHD across the county of Cornwall.

This is a Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7 post, and we are looking for someone who has extensive experience working in mental health settings, with highly developed assessment and risk management skills.

This is an exciting time for Adult ADHD, we are looking for an individual who is strongly motivated to work in this area, with a keen interest in neurodevelopmental disorders to provide excellent care to people that use our service.

If you are passionate about ADHD and are looking to develop a career in this area, leading to clinical expertise, then we would welcome an application from you.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-25-319

Job locations

The clays GP practise

Victoria Road

Roche St Austell

PL26 8JF


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

education/ qualifications and relevant experience

Essential

  • Hold NMC registration for independent non- medical prescriber
  • Experience of assessment of mental health and risk
  • Professional nursing qualification - RMN, RNLD, RNC

Desirable

  • Experience of ADHD
  • Experienced and competent as an independent non-medical prescriber in mental

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment
  • Skilled at delivering advice and support in specialist area

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • In-depth knowledge of mental health care and community services
  • Ability to constructively contribute to service development and plans
  • Flexible in approach with ability to adapt in line with the changing needs of the service
Person Specification

education/ qualifications and relevant experience

Essential

  • Hold NMC registration for independent non- medical prescriber
  • Experience of assessment of mental health and risk
  • Professional nursing qualification - RMN, RNLD, RNC

Desirable

  • Experience of ADHD
  • Experienced and competent as an independent non-medical prescriber in mental

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment
  • Skilled at delivering advice and support in specialist area

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • In-depth knowledge of mental health care and community services
  • Ability to constructively contribute to service development and plans
  • Flexible in approach with ability to adapt in line with the changing needs of the service

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The clays GP practise

Victoria Road

Roche St Austell

PL26 8JF


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The clays GP practise

Victoria Road

Roche St Austell

PL26 8JF


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Adult ADHD operational Lead

Deborah Derbyshire

Deborah.derbyshire@nhs.net

01208834300

Details

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-25-319

Job locations

The clays GP practise

Victoria Road

Roche St Austell

PL26 8JF


Supporting documents

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