Specialist Nurse Practitioner ADHD Non Medical Prescriber

South Manchester CAMHS is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner to take on a developmental role to become the ADHD Clinical Lead to develop and deliver the ADHD assessment and intervention pathways.

The successful candidate will be a registered professional and have a proven ability to provide assessment of ADHD and interventions to young people and parents/carers with ADHD and mental health difficulties.

They will be expected to deliver consultation and advice to the multi-disciplinary team as well as other professionals and agencies involved in the care plan.

The post holder will be willing to complete the training to become a Non-Medical Prescriber and the expectation is that the post holder achieves the level of AfC 8a in 12-18 months.

Job description

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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Person specification

Registration

Essential

• You must be registered/accredited with professional body: NMC/|GMC

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualification in: oRegistered Nursing: Registered Nurse in Mental Health (RMN/ RNMH), Registered Nurse for Sick Children (RSCN) or equivalent

Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing

Desirable

• Certificate in supervision skills or equivalent
• Post graduate training in psychological therapies and interventions

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year post qualification experience of working with children and young people
• Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties, including autonomous management of a complex caseload which frequently deals with distressing and emotional circumstances
• Proven experience of working effectively with children and young people with a full range of mental health difficulties providing both assessment and therapeutic interventions across settings including community, outpatient and clinics
• Extensive experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding
• Experience of working autonomously as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of liaison and consulting with a range of healthcare and other relevant agencies and professionals.
• Experience in designing, planning and undertaking clinical research/service evaluation.

Desirable

• Post qualification experience of Non-medical prescribing
• Experience of policy and/or service development
• Community mental health experience across a variety of settings
• Experience of using computer based assessment applications such as QbTest.
• Experience of leading service audit and/or research programmes
• Formal training in clinical supervision

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation
• Ability to carry out and monitor effect ADHD assessments, treatments and therapies including understanding of potential unwanted side effects from medication
• The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely
• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information and overcome barriers to acceptance
• To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GP's, maintaining positive working relationships

To be able to provide feedback and constructive guidance to junior members of the team and trainees to facilitate their personal and professional development

Ability to manage own caseload and act as lead practitioner; to work independently with the support of clinical and management supervision

Ability to manage and organise own time and diary, and work flexibly and creatively in a clinical context

Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures

Delivery of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice

IT competence including the ability to maintain clinical records both written and electronic.

Ability to integrate CAMHS theories and outcome data with clinical practice and service provision. Ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures collaboratively.

Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.

Ability to follow policy and make proposals for change.

Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
• Commitment to the inclusion of young people's, parent/carer views in service delivery, development and design
• Commitment to undertake further relevant training and self-directed study
• oWillingness to contribute to team functioning, performance and the ongoing development of the service.

Work Related Circumstance

Essential

• Ability to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Expectation to complete the V300 independent/supplementary Non Medical Prescribing course
• Appointments to be regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS check.

Education and Supervision

Essential

• To be able to provide feedback and constructive guidance to junior members of the team and trainees to facilitate their personal and professional development.
• Experience of teaching, training, mentoring and supervision of others, including supporting their mental health and wellbeing.

Experience of teaching and training staff from other professional groups.

Experience of teaching, training and supervision of students/assistants/medical students.

Experience of supervision and leadership of a project/team.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training.
• Delivery of group work and workshops.

About the employer

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.