Job summary
This role is crucial to the success of the ADHD pathway and our neurodevelopmental work more widely. The post holder will be involved in assessment and follow up monitoring of young people with suspected and diagnosed ADHD, working with them and their networks to ensure that they achieve their potential and are well supported through medication and lifestyle management at home and in education
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be using QB test, clinical assessment skills and history taking skills as part of the assessment process, and sharing their findings with MDT colleagues to aid in diagnosis. The post holder will be monitoring the effects of prescribed medication through physical checks, clinical observation and gathering of information from home and school. They will be able to assess the effectiveness of medication using a range of evidence-based parameters, and have a wide knowledge of ADHD and associated conditions to be able to act as a point of advice for young people, families, colleagues and other professionals as required.The post holder will lead psychoeducational and medication initiation groups for young people and families.The post holder will provide clinical supervision to other registered nurses, registered nurse associates, and support workers, and will have an active role in supporting students and learners.
About us
We provide ADHD and ASC assessments for young people in the Brighton and Hove area. We offer medication treatment and psycho-education for people diagnosed with ADHD including medication reviews
Working in Sussex:
Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed
Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
East Sussex CAMHS is a vibrant and robust team with friendly and supportive colleagues.
We manage some very complex cases but the team works well and provides lots of support and supervision and team members never feel they are working in isolation even during current remote working.
We believe this is a very exciting opportunity to gain and build on experience in CAMHS and we would welcome your interest in this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload of young people by undertaking the following duties: To undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group with complex health presentations, including those service users presenting with higher levels of risk. To develop alongside the service user their care plan. To offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required. To assess and manage on going risks as identified during the assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with the young person and carers. To regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust nursing strategy. To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures. To provide supervision of junior staff and trainees where appropriate. To act within the NMC code of conduct at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload of young people by undertaking the following duties: To undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group with complex health presentations, including those service users presenting with higher levels of risk. To develop alongside the service user their care plan. To offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required. To assess and manage on going risks as identified during the assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with the young person and carers. To regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust nursing strategy. To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures. To provide supervision of junior staff and trainees where appropriate. To act within the NMC code of conduct at all times.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Professional Qualification
- Post Basic Courses / Study Days
- Evidence of CPD and professional portfolio
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post qualification experience
- Experience of working with people with mental Health problems
- Understanding and contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda
- Risk assessment experience
- Crisis resolution experience
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Professional Qualification
- Post Basic Courses / Study Days
- Evidence of CPD and professional portfolio
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post qualification experience
- Experience of working with people with mental Health problems
- Understanding and contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda
- Risk assessment experience
- Crisis resolution experience
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).
