Job overview
The Wigan Adult ADHD Service is looking to recruit a Clinical Nurse Specialist (NMP) to a full time ( hours per week) permanent positions in our specialist team.
The service is a 9am-5pm service based at Claire House in Wigan and we have clinics based in Wigan and Leigh. Travel across the borough will be required to support this clinic offer and increase the service's accessibility.
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 the specialist team.
The opportunity for further professional development including specialist ADHD diagnostic and assessment training and pharmacological treatment of adults with ADHD training will be considered with the successful applicant. Although specialist knowledge and experience of ADHD is desirable it is not essential.
Main duties of the job
- Completing routine reviews of patients with a confirmed ADHD diagnosis and plan clinical care accordingly.
- 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 the Band 6 nurse and students
- To act as an advocate to facilitate the views and choices expressed by our patients
- Contribute to the specialist ADHD diagnostic assessment process for adults over 18 years
- To provide Clinical Specialist input into the ADHD service
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification
Staff benefits
1. Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
2. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
3. Excellent pension
4. Cycle to work scheme
5. Salary sacrifice car scheme
6. Wellbeing programme
7. Blue Light Card Discounts
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration.
9. Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Qualification.
10. Significant experience working within mental health.
11. Assessor/Mentorship Training.
Desirable criteria
12. Post registration training in relevant field.
13. Leadership/Management training.
Experience
Essential criteria
14. Experience of working with service users with complex care needs requiring higher levels of expertise.
15. Experience of mentorship and supervision and coordination of staff.
16. Experience of working in a multi-agency framework.
17. Demonstrate a contribution to change management process.
18. Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches.
Desirable criteria
19. Experience of diagnosis, treatment, and management for ADHD/neurological conditions
20. Experience of positive leadership
Knowledge
Essential criteria
21. Experience of mentoring students
22. Ability to participate in service development processes at a strategic level.
23. Detailed knowledge and ability to apply and teach risk management.
24. Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Procedures.
25. Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and complex health and social care needs.
26. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding on the Mental Health Act, MCA, and legal aspects of Mental Health Care.
Desirable criteria
27. An overview of the Trust’s objectives
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
28. Proven ability to work with service users and carers who are distressed.
29. A proven ability to work with colleagues from other professions and agencies in a collaborative manner.
30. Excellent communication skills
31. Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles.
32. Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
33. Ability to delegate and coordinate.
34. Ability to work to deadlines
35. Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively.
36. Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
37. Able to maintain accurate and up to date records.
38. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
39. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
40. Effective time & workload management
41. Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively.
42. IT skills
Desirable criteria
43. Working knowledge of Paris system
Other
Essential criteria
44. There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
45. Flexible approach to working
46. Commitment to effective teamwork.
47. Commitment to service development and good time management
48. Demonstrate continuous professional development.
49. Demonstrate a commitment to always respecting and displaying the Trust Values
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
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Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click .
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
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Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.