Are you passionate about working with neurodiverse people?Are you looking for a change of direction?Are you committed to making a difference, one person at a time?
If the answer is yes, then we welcome your application.
The Somerset Adult ADHD Service is actively recruiting a Band 6 Nurse to join our innovative and supportive team. We are a busy, hard-working countywide service, providing patient-centred ADHD assessments and treatment to adults living in Somerset who have not already been given an ADHD diagnosis.
We work collaboratively with colleagues within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, alongside wider support networks and partner agencies, to deliver an integrated service model. We place great value on staff wellbeing and creating a safe, positive team culture, embodying our Trust values ofkindness, respect, and teamwork to achieve the best outcomes for our service users.
This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and under direct clinical supervision, conducting Adult ADHD assessments, supporting treatment, and contributing to the ongoing development of our service.
Main duties of the job
Carry out comprehensive Adult ADHD assessments using evidence-based tools and processes.
Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and Trust standards.
Develop and contribute to non-pharmacological treatment options within the service.
Communicate effectively with service users, families, referrers, and other agencies.
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
Provide specialist advice, education, and support to colleagues, patients, families, and carers.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job responsibilities
As an Adult ADHD Nurse within Somerset Adult ADHD Service, you will:
* Assess the needs of service users referred to the service, carrying out detailed risk assessments and developing personalised care plans.
* Collaborate with a wide range of internal and external partners, including GPs, Children's Services, the Trust's Psychological Well-being Service, and commissioners where appropriate.
* Deliver health education and promote awareness of ADHD and related mental health issues.
* Ensure compliance with NICE guidance, relevant legislation, and Trust policies, including safeguarding responsibilities.
* Participate in regular clinical and management supervision, maintaining your own professional development through CPD and training opportunities.
* Support service reviews, policy development, and research/audit activity to inform best practice.
* Contribute to a culture of safety, respect, and inclusivity, in line with the Trust's values and equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a motivated team making a real difference to the lives of neurodiverse adults in Somerset.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, short courses
* Registered nurse or hold other relevant professional qualification and current registration appropriate to the job role.
* Professional registration with relevant statutory body
* ADHD Training or equivalent
* UKAAN Course
Experience
* Post registration experience including proven experience working at a Band 6 level
* Utilise advanced clinical reasoning and decision making skills
* Evidence of good practice in involving service users in their care
Additional Criteria
* Able to carry out physical health monitoring required under the Shared Care Agreement e.g. monitoring of Pulse & Blood Pressure
* Specialist knowledge of policy and legislation relating to Mental Health and Social Care Services
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.
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