Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the ADHD Team for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Non-Medical Nurse Prescriber (NMP) based at Finch Road Primary Care Centre working city wide.
You will be an autonomous prescriber providing treatment to young people with ADHD. You will support the education and development of other staff in medicines management and evidence-based use of medicines.
We will consider applications from band 6 registered mental health Nurses with a minimum of five years band 6 experience with substantial experience in ADHD . In this circumstance the post would be a developmental role. You will work towards achieving the independent prescribing course v300 to become Registered as a Non-Medical Prescriber with NMC.
Main duties of the job
To be an active leader and part of the multi disciplinary team within the ADHD Team and take a lead in patients care on the caseload.
To undertake a full holistic assessment liaising and referring to other agencies and professionals as necessary. Undertake reviews of medicines and promote patient choice and effective outcomes.
To facilitate and / or provide health promotion and education.
To provide expert clinical advice and work collaboratively with other health professionals and agencies within the directorate.
To develop and maintain advanced clinical skills.
To independently prescribe medication within a defined scope of practice.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To promote peer review and reflective practice within an area of practice as a nurse and as a prescriber.
To formally and informally disseminate knowledge and skills to other staff.
To act as a role model to all others as a prescriber.
To be known as a resource and expert in your prescribing practice area.
To undertake and participate in clinical supervision with medical colleagues and other non medical prescribers.
To identify personal and professional development needs and implement action plans to meet these needs.
To complete mandatory training annually.
To undertake regular CPD with a minimum of 50 hours per year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To promote peer review and reflective practice within an area of practice as a nurse and as a prescriber.
To formally and informally disseminate knowledge and skills to other staff.
To act as a role model to all others as a prescriber.
To be known as a resource and expert in your prescribing practice area.
To undertake and participate in clinical supervision with medical colleagues and other non medical prescribers.
To identify personal and professional development needs and implement action plans to meet these needs.
To complete mandatory training annually.
To undertake regular CPD with a minimum of 50 hours per year.
Person Specification
1
Essential
- Qualified band 6 Nurse with a minimum of 5 years' experience
- Willing to complete Independent Prescribing Course V300
- Significant experience of working with people with ADHD
- Registered Non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- Experience of developing service improvement projects and policy changes that impact beyond own area
Person Specification
1
Essential
- Qualified band 6 Nurse with a minimum of 5 years' experience
- Willing to complete Independent Prescribing Course V300
- Significant experience of working with people with ADHD
- Registered Non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- Experience of developing service improvement projects and policy changes that impact beyond own area
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Finch Road Primary Care Centre
BIRMINGHAM
B19 1HS
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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