The Wigan Adult ADHD Service are looking to recruit two Clinical Nurse Specialists (NMP) to full time (37.5 hours per week) and part-time (15 hours per week) permanent positions to join 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.
- 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
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Stowell Job title: Operational Manager Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01942 631800
