ADHD Nurse

ADHD Nurse Overview

An exciting opportunity has emerged to join the Adult ADHD team in Tameside as a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary community team focused on providing ADHD assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions for adolescents, adults, and families dealing with neurodevelopmental disorders and various mental health challenges.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for adults referred to the service.
• Direct adults to suitable psychotherapeutic interventions based on their assessed needs.
• Lead group sessions for adults and their caregivers.
• Manage a defined caseload and fulfill case management responsibilities.
• Collaborate with a variety of agencies to enhance individual care packages and promote awareness of adult mental health issues.
• Engage in joint work with other professionals outside of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide consultation and training on adult emotional health issues to professionals from various services, including GPs and probation services.
• Participate in managerial and clinical supervision.
• Ensure the collection of relevant information as required by the Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
• Attend necessary team, clinical, and business meetings.
• Effectively manage personal workload and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to peer supervision within the ADHD team and supervise junior staff and students as needed.
• Engage in the development of educational and training programs.
• Maintain professional development and stay informed about current developments in the field of ADHD.

Requirements

• Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services at a postgraduate diploma level.
• Professional involvement with mental health service users.
• Experience in case management for adults and multi-agency collaboration.
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders and adult mental health issues.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and national policies regarding ADHD treatment.
• Understanding of therapeutic interventions for adults with ADHD.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and work independently.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Access to a vehicle or alternative means of mobility for travel across the Trust’s area.
• Commitment to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required for regulated activities.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development.
• Participation in improvement and research initiatives.
• Access to health and wellbeing activities and a comprehensive staff wellbeing service.
• Staff discounts available across retail, leisure, and travel sectors.

This position is full-time and offers a salary range of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The role is permanent, and applications from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are encouraged.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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