Job summary
Job Title: Paediatric ADHD Nurse Specialist
Division: Women, Children & Young People
Care Group: Children & Young People
Band: 6
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Interview Date: 23rd May 2024
We are recruiting for a Paediatric ADHD Nurse Specialistwho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
To facilitate the assessment and management of Children and Young People (CYP) referred for assessment of possible Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) in a variety of settings.
To regularly evaluate the service provided for CYP, whose lives are affected by ADHD, with the QIPP agenda in mind.
Main duties of the job
To manage the specialist assessment of CYP referred with ADHD and to implement and evaluate interventions in partnership with the care giver and the child in accordance with best practice
Provide advice, support and training to other nursing staff within the Division, CYP with ADHD and behavioural difficulties, and their parents/ carers who require management
Work autonomously and to be accountable for own professional judgements and actions
Accept responsibility for own professional development
Participate in the prevention and early detection of abuse in all age groups
Work co-operatively with the Safeguarding Leads to ensure standards in Child Protection are developed and maintained
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop the Trust operational policies as part of the multidisciplinary Community Paediatric Team and participate in the development of Services for children with ADHD
Adhere to procedures and protocols on moving and handling in line with current legislation
Ensures accurate record keeping as per Trust policy and NMC Guidelines on patient records
Support nursing practice development
Develop and maintain support and after care of services for CYP and their families where there is a diagnosis of ADHD
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop the Trust operational policies as part of the multidisciplinary Community Paediatric Team and participate in the development of Services for children with ADHD
Adhere to procedures and protocols on moving and handling in line with current legislation
Ensures accurate record keeping as per Trust policy and NMC Guidelines on patient records
Support nursing practice development
Develop and maintain support and after care of services for CYP and their families where there is a diagnosis of ADHD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register or RN with School Nurse or Learning Disability qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Young People
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives
Experience
Essential
- Significant proven experience working within children's services
- Demonstrate the ability to work within clinic or a community environment
- Experience in working with CAMHS or Community Paediatricians
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register or RN with School Nurse or Learning Disability qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Young People
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives
Experience
Essential
- Significant proven experience working within children's services
- Demonstrate the ability to work within clinic or a community environment
- Experience in working with CAMHS or Community Paediatricians
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).
