Southwark CAMHS are looking to recruit to our community CAMHS service: an experienced and motivated highly specialist ADHD Nurse Prescriber to lead on the ADHD pathway in our community.
The successful candidate will be independent and able to work in both a clinical and managerial role, confident in the delivery of ADHD care including ADHD medication management and physical health assessments.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide leadership on and contribute clinically to all aspects of the ADHD pathway including screening, assessment, psycho-education, medication management, behavioural management, care planning, risk assessment and management, and transition to adult services.
* Managing your own caseload of C&YP with ADHD, including more complex cases involving comorbid mental health and neuropsychiatric difficulties.
* Independent treatment initiation and review within your scope of practice.
* Liaising with medical colleagues, partner agencies, and adult mental health professionals across a range of settings.
* Completing risk assessments and care plans.
Requirements
* First level nursing qualification (registration RMN or RSCN or HV) with related CAMHS experience and MSc level qualification or equivalent.
* Non-medical prescriber with appropriate NMC registration.
* Experience of specialist mental health assessment and treatment with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
* Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision.
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