About this role
Job summary
We are excited to be offering a part-time position within the Children and young people's ADHD nursing team for an existing Non-Medical Prescriber (V300).
We would welcome nursing applicants with an NMC registration who have experience of prescribing medication used to treat ADHD.If you are able to complete high-quality clinical work safely and engage well with a complex client group with varying needs according to age, in a confident and positive way, then this is great opportunity for you to join us to enhance your skills and develop increased autonomy and clinical responsibility.
We are a small team of nurses with a high number of children and young people that require medication for treatment of ADHD. As a Non-Medical Prescriber, you will be expected to support other members of the team with clinical cases. In addition, you would be required to deputise for the Lead ANP ADHD nurse when required.
Main duties of the job
To work as a Non-Medical Prescriber within the ADHD Nursing team in accordance with the Trust's non-medical prescribing policy, protocols, national policies and within one's scope of competency.
The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and quality of care delivery, participating in research and audit work within the ADHD Medication Service pathway in line with national and local guidelines.
The main aspect of the role will be carrying out ADHD medication reviews and to appropriately prescribe for children and young people aged 6 -18 with a diagnosis of ADHD. The young people we see often have complex co-morbid neuro-developmental needs, physical and mental health difficulties. You will be expected to work independently in a clinic setting to review medication, assess risks, prescribe medications used in the treatment of ADHD for children and young people, as well as making onward referrals to relevant services.
Up-to-date Safeguarding knowledge and experience is essential, especially in CCE and CSE, as well as being able to complete physical observations (including a manual blood pressure and pulse) and interpret and act on these readings in relation to a child's medication care plan.
The ADHD medication review clinics are carried out at various locations with an expectation to travel to these outreach clinics.
About us
You will receive support via Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the team as well as the Consultant Community Paediatricians.
The post holder will benefit from being part of a supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for personal and professional development exist through monthly supervision, managerial; and peer support, annual performance and development review and sharing of best practice.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
We strongly encourage informal visits and discussion prior to application.
Please contact Cherie Clayton (01603 272463) if you are interested in booking an informal discussion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details of the role and duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- 1st level degree in relevant field
- Advanced assessment skills/evidence of advanced assessment qualification at degree or master's level
- Recognised Post Registration Qualification in Relevant Specialty equivalent to master's level or equivalent experience
- V300 Non-Medical Prescribing
- Relevant mentorship/practice assessor and supervisor or teaching and assessing course
Desirable
- ADHD specific training/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with CYP who have a diagnosis of ADHD
- Experience in managing the co-morbidities of ADHD/ASD and provision of behavioural advice or identifying onward referrals
- Experience of working in community and education settings
- Experience of working with marginalised or hard to reach groups of CYP and families
Desirable
- Experience of prescribing medications to CYP
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in assessment and management of children and young people with ADHD
- Competent with screening assessment criteria/tools
- Experienced and confident to deliver ADHD psychoeducation/parenting and young people's courses
- Skilled at assessing and management of children with ASD and ADHD
- Recent evidence of study or knowledge in speciality or related field
- Sound knowledge of professional accountability of NHS issues
- Knowledge of equality, diversity and human rights and its importance
- Standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- Training in the delivery of accredited parenting courses
- Knowledge of children's mental health and child development
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate using both written and verbal communication styles
- Be experienced at managing difficult conversations
- Effective observational, listening and analytical skills
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training/qualification
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage independent clinics and timetable
- Ability to make evidence-based decisions in highly complex situations within agreed protocols or guidelines
Personal Attributes/Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances
- Professional appearance
Other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS for working with children and adults
- Must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language
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.
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Norwich Community Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)