About this role
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).
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
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Registered nurse or hold other relevant professional qualification and current registration appropriate to the job role Independent and supplementary Non-medical prescriber
Desirable
Post qualification continuing professional development Management and or leadership qualification UKAAN Course
Experience Essential
Considerable experience as a professional working with people with mental health needs Experience in conducting initial assessments, including risk assessments, of people with mental health needs Experience of working as an NMP
Desirable
Experience as a professional working with people with ADHD Evidence of delivering training Experience of working with wider stakeholder groups Experience in audit, research, and service evaluation work
Skills & Abilities Essential
Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Ability to demonstrate the interpersonal skills required to successfully foster partnership working relationships. Evidence of the skills required for analysis and interpretation of complex facts or situations
Desirable
Able to demonstrate ability to manage feedback, investigation of complaints, serious incidents or similar Ability to produce and present clear reports
Knowledge & Understanding Essential
Working knowledge of appropriate assessment tools. Good understanding of the effects & side effects of medication
Desirable
Sound knowledge of local safeguarding policies and procedures
Physical Requirements Essential
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Desirable
Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict deadlines.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address ADHD Clinic
Chitra Sethia, Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn
Cambridge
CB21 5EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)