Adult ADHD Specialist Practitioner - Non Medical PrescriberNHS
Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Adult ADHD Specialist Practitioners - Non-Medical Prescribers. Full and part time hours available, to join our Adult ADHD clinic, based in Cambridge. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with ADHD. You must already be a Non-Medical Prescriber to apply.
The ideal candidates will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under considerable pressure at times. This post is open to professionals with the right attributes to enhance a team.
We will provide the necessary support to ensure your development within your role. We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust.
If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting people with mental health or learning disability needs then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake required clinical work including initial assessment, medication initiation, review, and annual review.
- Maintaining a visible, professional presence that patients, carers and staff can refer to for assistance, advice and support.
- Develop strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including the Trust Psychological Well-being Service, Children's Services, Single Point of Access, GP's & Commissioners (where appropriate).
Job description
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To conduct ADHD Diagnostic assessments for people referred to the Adult ADHD Service.
- To practice as a supplementary/independent non-medical prescriber initiating and reviewing medication.
- To review with service users their response to prescribed medication in accordance with the local Adult ADHD Shared Care Agreement
- To triage/screen new referrals alongside the Team Manager
- To be able to communicate with and meet the needs of service users, their families, and carers as appropriate.
- Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assessment, management, and care of people with ADHD
- To actively participate in clinical supervision
- Ensure good communication with other members of the team
- To work in partnership with other Trust Services and agencies to gain the best person-centred outcomes for the service user
- Utilise recent research findings in the advancement of best practice and in the delivery of an evidenced based service.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk