CYPMH ADHD Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?

Chorley and South Ribbles Children & Young People Mental Health service are currently looking to recruit a full time Band 4 ADHD Assistant Practitioner. We are looking for someone with experience of working with children & young people with emotional health difficulties with NVQ Level 4 or HND qualification in Young people, Community, Health, Education or Social Services or equivalent (Level 3 will be considered if individual has considerable practical experience) to join our multidisciplinary team.

You will be part of an established CYPMH ADHD Nurse led service, working with children, young people (up to the age of 18) and their families; to support management of child or young person's diagnosis. This role may develop into a wider assistant practitioner within the core CYPMH service after approx 12 months.

We are committed to ongoing continuous professional development of our staff and as a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in various training initiatives, including CYP 'Improving access to psychological therapies' project.

Main duties of the job

• To work within a systemic and holistic framework undertaking needs led and evidence based assessments within the ADHD Nurse Led Service.
• To work with children, young people, parents, carers and schools in a variety of ways to help support management of child or young person's diagnosis.
• Develop good working relationships with children/families/partner agencies/schools.
• Be aware of the needs of relatives and carers, giving them advice and support when necessary.
• To liaise with other professionals in order that the child and family/carers receive an integrated multi-agency approach.
• To participate in the monitoring, research and evaluation of the ADHD Nurse Led Service.
• To actively contribute to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda within the service, in partnership with the Lancashire Care Safeguarding Team.
• This is a full-time role that will be reviewed at a period of 12 months. At which point it has the potential to become assistant practitioner as part of our core CYPMH service.

Please be advised that this is not an exhaustive list, and further duties and responsibilities can be found in the Job Description document attached.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shawbrook House

Leyland

Preston

PR25 3ED

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shawbrook House

Leyland

Preston

PR25 3ED

Employer's website

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

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