Clinical Nurse Specialist (ADHD) Children and Young People

Job summary

Are you a passionate and experienced Mental Health Nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of children and young people?Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, compassion, and personal development?

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our ADHD service.

In this role, you will:

Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each individual receives the highest quality, person-centred care.

Be part of a service that is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and professional excellence.

We recognise that working in children's mental health can be both rewarding and emotionally demanding. That's why we place such importance on team wellbeing, mutual support, and ongoing professional development. You'll be part of a caring, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is recognised.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine compassion, clinical expertise, and creativity then we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for ADHD works with children and young people who have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. This role involves providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing care to support their health and wellbeing. You will lead nurse-led clinics, manage medication, and monitor progress, ensuring care is safe and effective.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver person-centred support that addresses emotional, behavioural, educational, and social needs. The role includes offering guidance and education to families and schools, developing early intervention strategies, and promoting best practice in ADHD care. You will also contribute to service development, provide training and supervision to colleagues, and take part in research and quality improvement activities.

Strong communication skills, advanced clinical judgment, and a compassionate approach are essential to help improve outcomes for children and young people living with ADHD.

In addition, you will:

• Manage a personal caseload from referral through to discharge, undertaking assessments and interventions, prescribing, and exercising a high degree of clinical autonomy.

• Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working, service development, and governance activities including research, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Provide consultation, advice, and liaison to colleagues and external agencies to promote coordinated, high-quality care.

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 5,000 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 10 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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.