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ADHD Nurse Prescriber
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
376-PHN-034-A
Employer
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Trustwide ADHD Services - North Lincs, Doncaster and Rotherham
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2024 23:59

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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust logo

ADHD Nurse Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

The Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) ADHD service is looking to recruit experienced and qualified ADHD Nurse Practitioners to support in the ongoing growth of the service. The Trust is committed to an ambitious target of significantly reducing the waiting times for diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and these posts form a part of that plan. Working within an established and supportive team as part of a wider service across the Trust these posts are key in delivering a high quality and timely service to the patients in our area.

Main duties of the job

This role involves assessing adults for ADHD, taking into account other possible conditions to make accurate diagnostic decisions. You will use your clinical expertise to determine and initiate treatments for ADHD. You will have autonomy in diagnostic decision making with support from the wider team and will initiate, adjust and maintain treatment including reviews for patients within the pathway. You will monitor physical health indicators, assess for risks, and work with colleagues within and outside the team.

You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team with regular clinical and managerial supervision and will be supported to engage in ongoing professional development.

The team currently operates Monday - Friday 9-5 however will be expanding to 7 day working so can support flexible working hours.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse (RNM, RNLD, RGN)
  • Evidence up to date and applicable CPD.
  • Motivated with genuine interest in Neurodiversity.
  • Hold V300 (Independent Supplementary Prescribing).
  • Independent Prescribing Qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of extensive post registration learning & development.
  • Previous experience in clinical leadership and delivering clinical supervision.
  • Completed UKAAN training with experience as a diagnostician or willing to work towards.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mandy Cresswell
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 212873
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