Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join and lead a newly established non-medical prescribing workforce within the Children's ADHD pathway. This role has been created as part of the local ADHD transformation programme and offers the opportunity to shape and develop high-quality, innovative services for neurodivergent children and young people.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nurse prescriber workforce, while delivering advanced clinical care including ADHD medication management, titration, and review. You will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist and wider Neurodevelopmental Team to support diagnostic pathways and ongoing care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
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Lead on ADHD medication titration and ongoing review for CYP
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Undertake specialist clinical work relating to ADHD prescribing
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Support diagnostic outcomes within the Neurodevelopmental Team
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Provide and oversee interpretation of Qb Tests
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Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care within scope of practice
Leadership & Supervision
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Provide clinical supervision and oversight to the nurse prescriber workforce
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Ensure safe, effective prescribing practices across the pathway
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Support development of competencies in ADHD assessment and diagnosis
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Promote continuous professional development within the team
Service Development
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Lead the development and delivery of non-pharmacological ADHD interventions
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Contribute to the ADHD transformation programme
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Work with medicines management and pharmacy teams to ensure safe prescribing
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Support service improvement, audit, and quality initiatives
Partnership Working
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Liaise with primary care to establish and maintain shared care agreements
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Work flexibly across multiple clinical sites in Coventry and Warwickshire
Professional Responsibilities
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Maintain ACP accreditation through ongoing CPD
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Work within professional, organisational, and national guidelines
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Criteria
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Registered healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, Pharmacist, AHP)
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Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent)
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Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
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Significant experience working with children and young people
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Experience in clinical supervision and leadership
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Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
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Excellent communication and MDT working skills
Desirable Criteria
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Experience in ADHD or neurodevelopmental services
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Experience in ADHD medication management and titration
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Knowledge or experience of Qb Testing
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Experience in service development or transformation work
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Experience delivering non-pharmacological interventions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Criteria
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Registered healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, Pharmacist, AHP)
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Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent)
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Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
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Significant experience working with children and young people
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Experience in clinical supervision and leadership
-
Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
-
Excellent communication and MDT working skills
Desirable Criteria
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Experience in ADHD or neurodevelopmental services
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Experience in ADHD medication management and titration
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Knowledge or experience of Qb Testing
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Experience in service development or transformation work
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Experience delivering non-pharmacological interventions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse (RN child or RSCN)
- Educated to Masters level with an Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- NHSE Advanced Practice Faculty registered and in receipt of a digital badge / or working towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience working with children
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner at an advanced level
- Evidence for advanced clinical knowledge and relevant experience in managing care for neurodivergent children and young people
- Demonstrate the understanding and application of all four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice
- Experience of communication and collaborative working across organisational boundaries
- Must be able to demonstrate operational judgements, managing conflicting views / reconcile inter and intra professional differences of opinion
- Must have good awareness of recent research issues and evidence of involvement in research or audit
- Must be able to implement the principles of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Must be able to practice safely and competently, particularly in the assessment of risk
- Must be able to demonstrate an ability to change theory into practice.
Experience
Essential
- Must have extensive experience in one of the following -Neurodevelopmental Teams -ADHD specific pathways -Children and Young People's mental health
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to facilitate ongoing competence
- Experience in the management of patients with undiagnosed conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse (RN child or RSCN)
- Educated to Masters level with an Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- NHSE Advanced Practice Faculty registered and in receipt of a digital badge / or working towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience working with children
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner at an advanced level
- Evidence for advanced clinical knowledge and relevant experience in managing care for neurodivergent children and young people
- Demonstrate the understanding and application of all four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice
- Experience of communication and collaborative working across organisational boundaries
- Must be able to demonstrate operational judgements, managing conflicting views / reconcile inter and intra professional differences of opinion
- Must have good awareness of recent research issues and evidence of involvement in research or audit
- Must be able to implement the principles of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Must be able to practice safely and competently, particularly in the assessment of risk
- Must be able to demonstrate an ability to change theory into practice.
Experience
Essential
- Must have extensive experience in one of the following -Neurodevelopmental Teams -ADHD specific pathways -Children and Young People's mental health
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to facilitate ongoing competence
- Experience in the management of patients with undiagnosed conditions
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).
