The Wigan Adult ADHD team are looking to recruit an ADHD Specialist Nurse (Band 6) to a permanent, part-time position (0.8wte/30 hours per week). Flexible working can be considered.
The successful applicant will join a friendly and supportive team and be supported by senior clinicians who will provide clinical supervision and
development opportunities within a specialist team.
The clinics are based at Wigan and Leigh and travel across the borough will also be required to support accessibility.
The opportunity for further professional development including specialist ADHD training and non-medical prescribing can be considered with the
successful applicant. Although specialist knowledge and experience of ADHD is desirable it is not essential.
Completing routine reviews of patients with a confirmed ADHD diagnosis and plan clinical care accordingly.
Review routine enquiries received by the service and respond to patient requests for support.
Assessing the efficacy of treatment as well as completing physical health observations
Completing a clinical triage of referrals received in to the service to determine suitability for assessment
Attending the MDT to ensure we provide a collaborative approach whilst focusing on patient care
Liaison with other agencies involved in a service users care to ensure effective communication leading to a comprehensive and integrated
package of care
To supervise and provide support to students
To act as an advocate to facilitate the views and choices expressed by our patients
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)