Job summary
The Senior ADHD specialist Nurse Practitioner, who is an independent prescriber, will work within the ADHD pathway of the Sheffield Adult Autism and Neurodevelopmental service to provide a specialist clinical assessment and intervention to adults with ADHD and their families.
The post holder will work autonomously taking responsibility for care, quality, and clinical activity. This will include conducting diagnostic assessments, reassessment of needs and initiating ADHD treatment (pharmacological), titrating and optimising treatment. This will also require writing prescriptions for controlled drugs and other medications where appropriate under the supervision of senior clinical staff within their scope of practice.
Main duties of the job
Perform comprehensive assessments of clients/services user's needs. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs. This would include delivering ADHD specific assessments using a standardized and non standardised ADHD Diagnostic Assessment tools. Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to assess the physical, mental health and social needs of a defined client group, instigating therapeutic care plans and treatments based on the best available evidence to improve health outcomes. Ensure patient information is collated, monitored and fully accurate, maintaining complete and contemporaneous records in line with NMC/ professional bodies and Trust standards. Work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective care plans and treatments are in place for highly complex clients/services users. Communicate highly complex information about clients/services users' conditions to multi-disciplinary team colleagues, to ensure effective delivery of patient treatments. To provide an Independent Prescriber service in accordance with the clinical setting agreed with the Medics. This will include initiating, titrating, and optimising pharmacological treatment for adult ADHD. To record all interactions and interventions with clients/services users into their medical records.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments of clients/services users needs. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs. This would include delivering ADHD specific assessments using a standardised and non standardised ADHD Diagnostic Assessment tools. Promote the involvement and engagement of clients/services users and carer relatives in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care. Work in line with SHPU Non-Medical Prescribing protocol. To provide advice to clients/service users and carers about safe and effective use of medicines. Lead, co-ordinate, organise and prioritise your own work and the work of the team on a day-to-day basis. Lead and monitor the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change. Deputising for Clinical Leads as necessary and appropriate to role. To conduct a risk assessment and take appropriate action when reviewing clients/service users at clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments of clients/services users needs. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs. This would include delivering ADHD specific assessments using a standardised and non standardised ADHD Diagnostic Assessment tools. Promote the involvement and engagement of clients/services users and carer relatives in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care. Work in line with SHPU Non-Medical Prescribing protocol. To provide advice to clients/service users and carers about safe and effective use of medicines. Lead, co-ordinate, organise and prioritise your own work and the work of the team on a day-to-day basis. Lead and monitor the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change. Deputising for Clinical Leads as necessary and appropriate to role. To conduct a risk assessment and take appropriate action when reviewing clients/service users at clinics.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of clinical aspects of ADHD
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate awareness of MDT functioning.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Experience and ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate risk/care plans to meet the needs of clients
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities, including preparing diagnostic reports in a timely manner
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of clinical aspects of Autism
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with live NMC Registration and recorded prescribing qualification. Registered General Nurse considered with relevant experience.
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber with clear demonstrable knowledge and skills and extensive previous experience relating to prescribing
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Training in assessment and treatment of ADHD.
Desirable
- Training in physical health assessments
- Supervision training and mentor/supervisor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience to maintain and manage own caseload and work autonomously within the specialist area
- Experience of assessing and managing risk
- Experience of liaising with GP's and managing shared care and ongoing support
- Experience of assessing, reviewing, and prescribing for ADHD in adults or children.
- Demonstrating experience in managing ADHD, including the assessment of highly complex and co-morbid cases, with an understanding of issues affecting clients, their families, and caregivers within this client group.
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and reviewing for Autism in adults or children.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of clinical aspects of ADHD
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate awareness of MDT functioning.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Experience and ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate risk/care plans to meet the needs of clients
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities, including preparing diagnostic reports in a timely manner
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of clinical aspects of Autism
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with live NMC Registration and recorded prescribing qualification. Registered General Nurse considered with relevant experience.
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber with clear demonstrable knowledge and skills and extensive previous experience relating to prescribing
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Training in assessment and treatment of ADHD.
Desirable
- Training in physical health assessments
- Supervision training and mentor/supervisor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience to maintain and manage own caseload and work autonomously within the specialist area
- Experience of assessing and managing risk
- Experience of liaising with GP's and managing shared care and ongoing support
- Experience of assessing, reviewing, and prescribing for ADHD in adults or children.
- Demonstrating experience in managing ADHD, including the assessment of highly complex and co-morbid cases, with an understanding of issues affecting clients, their families, and caregivers within this client group.
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and reviewing for Autism in adults or children.
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).
