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Job overview

Do you want to be part of a team working with young people with complex neurodevelopmental needs within our Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) team?

The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team  providing support for the post diagnostic assessment and treatment of children and young people with ADHD and their families.

The appointed clinician will also need to have an interest in being part of a team providing innovative evidence based interventions.

Training will be provided but an enthusiasm and interest in working with neurodiverse young people is  essential.  Experience of working in individual and group settings is advantageous.

You must able to demonstrate an ability to maintain a high standard of patient care, the applicant must also have a high standard of record keeping; demonstrate effective service user and multi-agency engagement within the assessment/consultation process and provide a collaborative approach to multi-agency formulation and care planning.

You will have:-

• A high level of enthusiasm and dedication to providing quality, community based mental health services to children, young people and their families
• Access to transport or have the ability to travel to a variety of venues as part of the working day
• Be able to work autonomously and within an MDT.
• Experience of working under pressure and in a demanding environment.
• To have the skill to adapt and the flexibility to think on your feet due to the nature of your role

Main duties of the job

To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary Neurodevelopment Service. To work within the ADHD Clinic under the supervision of the ADHD Clinical Nurse Specialist. To be responsible for carrying an agreed case load as a band 5 ADHD Practitioner providing specialist therapeutic interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families, in all settings Co-deliver workshops to groups of parents relevant to service delivery.

1. Carry out comprehensive assessments of young people referred to the post diagnostic ADHD Pathway
2. Work with an agreed caseload of young people
3. Co-deliver workshops to groups of parents and professionals
4. Provide consultation and advice support to professional in the community
5. Assist within the ADHD medication clinic.
6. Be responsible for managing and prioritising own workload, and reviewing this on a regular basis with the ADHD Clinical Nurse Specialist.
7. Develop therapeutic relationships with young people and families whilst providing clinical interventions where behaviours are often challenging, confrontational and resistant to positive change

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:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/