Job summary
37.5 Hour Per Week
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Band 7 Advanced Nurse
Practitioner (Non-Medical Prescriber) with an interest in Neurodevelopmental
conditions, with a particular specialist interest in ADHD.
You
will play a key role in the development of ADHD services with a commitment to
ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service. You will play a pivotal role
in the nursing contribution to
the development of the ADHD provision in Kirklees as part of a wider service
investment in trainee ACPs and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
You will use your advanced clinical skills and knowledge to explore
appropriate care and treatment options where a diagnosis of ADHD has been given.
You will work as an autonomous prescriber where you will manage a dedicated
caseload. You will work collaboratively alongside CAMHS
Consultant Psychiatrists, Trainee ACPs and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
This
is an exciting time to become part of the team and the successful candidate
will be dynamic, forward thinking and expected to take on responsibilities in
supporting the current changes and further developing the service.
If you
are passionate about ADHD and working with children, young people and their
families in this diverse and complex area, then we would welcome enquiries or
an application from you.
For more information please contact Claire McGuinness,
(Service Manager) on 01484 343783.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of the well-established non-medical
prescribing team.
Hold overall case responsibility for an individual caseload
of children and young people.
Complete ADHD review clinics, offering independent and
supplementary prescribing, medication monitoring and physical health monitoring
and non-pharmacological, evidence-based interventions.
Liaise with primary and secondary care services.
Attend supervision with the NMP team and the Medic team.
Provide expert ADHD specialist practice and demonstrate
enhanced competence in complex clinical decision making, assessment and
management of clinical needs.
Work in partnership with children and young people and
their families to ensure effectiveness of outcomes.
Mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff
including students.
Participate in data collection and audits as part of
service improvement.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post Holder will work as part of the Kirklees CAMH services and
support the Locality teams in developing alternative ways of working through
the introduction of Non Medical Prescribing
The post holder will practice as a non-medical prescriber (independent/supplementary
prescribing) in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy and
protocols.
Prescribe
as an independent/supplementary prescriber within ones scope of competency and in
accordance with Trust and national policies.
Following
national training and a period of actively prescribing as a supplementary prescriber,
to work as an independent non-medical prescriber within the designated areas of
clinical practice.
Be
responsible and accountable for the assessment of the patient with diagnosed
and undiagnosed conditions and for decisions about the
clinical management required including prescribing as agreed with Consultant
Psychiatrist.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
The post holder will work across the localities supporting an agree
caseload. The post holder will:-
Provide advice and support to other clinicians
acting as a source of expertise.
Prescribe for the patient mental health needs and
the management of drug-related complications within their own sphere of
competence.
Promote the health needs of clients with complex
issues and within their sphere of competence provide interventions for these needs.
Promote clinical excellence by complying with
agreed Trust and statutory policies and clinical guidance, while
maintaining own clinical competencies in this role.
Work in close collaboration with medical personnel
regarding prescribing protocols, policies etc. and where necessary work
closely with the independent prescriber in developing and delivering
clinical management plans for clients.
Work within relevant NMC/RPSGB and any other
appropriate statutory requirements.
Work as an independent non-medical prescriber
within areas as required and designated, taking responsibility for the
clinical assessment of the patient, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post Holder will work as part of the Kirklees CAMH services and
support the Locality teams in developing alternative ways of working through
the introduction of Non Medical Prescribing
The post holder will practice as a non-medical prescriber (independent/supplementary
prescribing) in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy and
protocols.
Prescribe
as an independent/supplementary prescriber within ones scope of competency and in
accordance with Trust and national policies.
Following
national training and a period of actively prescribing as a supplementary prescriber,
to work as an independent non-medical prescriber within the designated areas of
clinical practice.
Be
responsible and accountable for the assessment of the patient with diagnosed
and undiagnosed conditions and for decisions about the
clinical management required including prescribing as agreed with Consultant
Psychiatrist.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
The post holder will work across the localities supporting an agree
caseload. The post holder will:-
Provide advice and support to other clinicians
acting as a source of expertise.
Prescribe for the patient mental health needs and
the management of drug-related complications within their own sphere of
competence.
Promote the health needs of clients with complex
issues and within their sphere of competence provide interventions for these needs.
Promote clinical excellence by complying with
agreed Trust and statutory policies and clinical guidance, while
maintaining own clinical competencies in this role.
Work in close collaboration with medical personnel
regarding prescribing protocols, policies etc. and where necessary work
closely with the independent prescriber in developing and delivering
clinical management plans for clients.
Work within relevant NMC/RPSGB and any other
appropriate statutory requirements.
Work as an independent non-medical prescriber
within areas as required and designated, taking responsibility for the
clinical assessment of the patient, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Current philosophy underpinning CAMHS community care provision.
- Awareness of accountability of own.
- and others roles in a nurse-led service.
- Leadership skills Communication.
- skills, both written and verbal.
- Awareness of national policy in relation to service user group.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- Specialist health needs of people with a learning disability.
- Mental health needs.
- Complex health needs.
- Challenging Behaviours.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health or Registered Nurse Learning Disability.
- Relevant teaching qualification.
- Recognised qualification in non - medical prescribing.
- Supplementary Prescriber.
- Independent Prescriber.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma /Degree level.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as non medical prescriber.
- Experience in senior role in care of children and young people with mental health needs and or learning disability.
- Contributed to and Worked as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines.
Desirable
- Service Development.
- Working with families and carers.
Training
Essential
- Postgraduate study to Masters Level or equivalent in a field related to nursing in mental health and or learning disability or equivalent experience.
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self Motivated.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Flexible.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Current philosophy underpinning CAMHS community care provision.
- Awareness of accountability of own.
- and others roles in a nurse-led service.
- Leadership skills Communication.
- skills, both written and verbal.
- Awareness of national policy in relation to service user group.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- Specialist health needs of people with a learning disability.
- Mental health needs.
- Complex health needs.
- Challenging Behaviours.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health or Registered Nurse Learning Disability.
- Relevant teaching qualification.
- Recognised qualification in non - medical prescribing.
- Supplementary Prescriber.
- Independent Prescriber.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma /Degree level.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as non medical prescriber.
- Experience in senior role in care of children and young people with mental health needs and or learning disability.
- Contributed to and Worked as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines.
Desirable
- Service Development.
- Working with families and carers.
Training
Essential
- Postgraduate study to Masters Level or equivalent in a field related to nursing in mental health and or learning disability or equivalent experience.
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self Motivated.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Flexible.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
