Job summary
Job overview
A new opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Adult ADHD Service covering Norfolk & Waveney. We are a supportive team who take pride in our work and receive excellent service-user feedback.
The role will encompass the recognised pillars of expert clinical practice, leadership, education, and research, with opportunity available for service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
We are looking for a hard-working, experienced clinician who is highly motivated and enthusiastic about working with people with ADHD, and who can work confidently, collaboratively, and creatively in a time of change and high demand.
You will have completed the Advanced Nurse Practitioner training at MSc level and hold the V300 non-medical prescribing qualification.
Experience of undertaking ADHD assessments in line with DSM 5/ICD 11 criteria, and ADHD medication treatment is essential, along with a demonstrable and relevant clinical background at clinical nurse specialist level including neurodevelopmental assessment, mental health, and related clinical fields.
You will be a clinician who is reflective, forward-thinking, values evidence-based practice and maintains awareness of national and local drivers for change within ADHD services.
This is a full-time post, and flexible working arrangements will be considered in keeping with service delivery needs.
Main duties of the job
You will:
Lead on and undertake diagnostic assessments and medication titration for adults meeting our service criteria, working independently and in collaboration with colleagues.
Provide leadership on and contribute to all aspects of the ADHD pathway including triage, screening, assessment, psychoeducation, medication titration and management, risk assessment, physical health monitoring.
Provide expert advice and consultation to other practitioners within NSFT and primary care.
Contribute to the education, and clinical skills development of colleagues and other practitioners within NSFT and primary care as agreed.
Provide expert-level clinical and caseload supervision to practitioners within the team.
Contribute to service evaluation and development, and continuous improvement.
Maintain a high standard of timely report-writing and record-keeping that sets example for colleagues.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Adult ADHD Service for Norfolk & Waveney sees adults from the age of 18. Referrals include those people transitioning from children and young peoples services, from other services such as learning disability, drug & alcohol, and autism services, GP referrals and internal referrals from NSFT teams.
We are a nurse-led service with strong leadership and have a skill-mix of practitioners delivering care.
The service is in high demand, and we operate waiting lists.
Main duties as outlined above.
You will be required to travel to other sites within the service area for delivery of clinics, education, and collaborative working, and to work from designated bases as well as home working as agreed.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Adult ADHD Service for Norfolk & Waveney sees adults from the age of 18. Referrals include those people transitioning from children and young peoples services, from other services such as learning disability, drug & alcohol, and autism services, GP referrals and internal referrals from NSFT teams.
We are a nurse-led service with strong leadership and have a skill-mix of practitioners delivering care.
The service is in high demand, and we operate waiting lists.
Main duties as outlined above.
You will be required to travel to other sites within the service area for delivery of clinics, education, and collaborative working, and to work from designated bases as well as home working as agreed.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Adult General or Learning Disability nurse.
- Advanced Clinical Practice MSc
- Independent prescribing qualification V300
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Non-medical prescriber
- Sound knowledge and understanding of current issues in speciality
Desirable
- Experience in managing complaints and quality assurance
skills
Essential
- Strong commitment to improving patient services with a clear focus on achieving performance goals
- Proven ability to effectively manage change
- Good time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Teaching and mentorship within a clinical setting
Desirable
- Interpretation of bloods and ECG results
- Sound IT skills (including email and office packages)
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Adult General or Learning Disability nurse.
- Advanced Clinical Practice MSc
- Independent prescribing qualification V300
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Non-medical prescriber
- Sound knowledge and understanding of current issues in speciality
Desirable
- Experience in managing complaints and quality assurance
skills
Essential
- Strong commitment to improving patient services with a clear focus on achieving performance goals
- Proven ability to effectively manage change
- Good time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Teaching and mentorship within a clinical setting
Desirable
- Interpretation of bloods and ECG results
- Sound IT skills (including email and office packages)
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently.
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).
