We have a post for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in our ADHD team in Trafford.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for completing ADHD screenings, assessments, and review clinics (including medication reviews and associated physical monitoring) as part of the ADHD clinical pathway. The post holder will provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological evidence-based interventions and provide specialist clinical input into the ADHD Service.
The post holder will contribute to the specialist ADHD diagnostic assessment process for adults over 18 years and demonstrate enhanced competence in complex decision-making, assessment, and management of clinical needs.
The role involves working in partnership with service users, carers, families, friends, and other agencies, including liaising with primary care services to ensure effective outcomes.
The post holder will support the development of registered and unregistered staff, including students, by mentoring, supervising, and teaching.
The role also includes collecting and collating data for audit, research, and service performance.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities are as previously described, including assessments, interventions, and collaboration with stakeholders.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 staff across more than 122 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Band
Working hours include Saturday (midnight to midnight), any weekday after 8pm and before 6am, and all hours on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight).
Benefits include 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service length, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, and Blue Light Card discounts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
* RMN Qualification
* Band 7 Experience
* ADHD experience
Knowledge of ADHD
* Understanding of ADHD and its impact on individuals
* Experience working with ADHD
NMP
* Knowledge of prescribing guidelines and medication management for ADHD
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Salary range: £46,148 to £52,809 per year (pro-rata)
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