ADHD Nurse Practitioner - Adult Services Remote/Home Working

Job summary

Due to increasing demand and company expansion we are recruiting to expand out clinical teams.

We are a specialist ADHD diagnosis and treatment clinic operating throughout the United Kingdom. We are more than a diagnosis service. We provide bespoke assessment and treatment packages that are aimed at helping patients reach their full potential. As an integral part of our organisation, The ADHD Clinician (non-medical prescriber) will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, formulating and monitoring treatment plans. You will possess a strong understanding of evidence-based practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting, providing essential services to individuals seeking support for ADHD.

Working from home/remote carrying out patient assessments. Diagnosis and treatment plans.

About us

We are a specialist ADHD diagnosis and treatment clinic operating throughout the United Kingdom. We are more than a diagnosis service. We provide bespoke assessment and treatment packages that are aimed at helping patients reach their full potential.


Why join ADHD 360?

In addition to joining a team that is as committed to supporting its staff as those who access the service, you will receive the following:

Up to 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave.
Contributory pension scheme.
Regular supervision and feedback opportunities.
Dedicated administration support.
CPD opportunities to continually enhance your skill and knowledge
All technology needed for the role and to maintain connection to the rest of the team.
Summer and winter organisation-wide social and learning events to maximise connectedness and professional relationship fellowship.
Free access to our 4-berth luxury static caravan Chrysalis cottage, located in the Peak District, for a holiday.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: ADHD Nurse Practitioner- Children Services

Location: Home Based / Remote

Department: Clinical

Hours: 40 Hours per week To be confirmed at Interview

Job Summary:

Clinicians working with ADHD 360 will be part of a dedicated team, committed to patient excellence are expected to deliver treatment with passion, ownership and commitment. As an integral part of our organisation, The ADHD Clinician will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, formulating and monitoring treatment plans. You will possess a strong understanding of evidence-based practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting, providing essential services to individuals seeking support for ADHD.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate children, and young people for ADHD, considering potential co-occurring conditions to inform diagnostic decisions.

Apply clinical judgment and experience to make treatment decisions, utilising advanced skills and knowledge in managing ADHD in children and young people.

Exercise independent professional responsibility for diagnostic decision-making within competence, whilst receiving monthly supervision from Team Leads.

You will practice as a non-medical prescriber (independent/supplementary prescribing) to develop and implement treatment and titration plans, ensuring physical observations are obtained and reviewed (height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse) ensuring treatment decisions are safe and in accordance with NICE guidelines and organisational policies.

You will support the patient throughout their treatment journey, conducting regular follow ups for children under your care until they have reached stability and optimisation.

Perform patient risk assessments and review safeguarding needs in conjunction with treatment strategies during the patient journey. ADHD 360 have patients across the lifespan and we must always be aware of our responsibilities regarding the safeguarding of children in our care.

Maintain accurate and timely client records on Chrysalis and associated clinical templates, adhering to professional requirements for accurate record keeping.

Responsibility for ensuring that the prescription is written as per legal requirements for controlled and non-controlled drugs. You will ensure that the prescription is recorded in the Chrysalis Log and the Quality Assurance Process is followed line with ADHD360 policy and procedures.

Demonstrate a clear understanding and adherence to security in relation to prescription security and management.

Participate in regular line management supervision, supervised assessments, appraisals and team meetings/case discussions.

You will be responsible for recognising and reporting clinical Incidents and near misses to your team lead, to support the culture of continuous learning and improvement. You will be responsive to requests from Clinical Assurance and Patient Experience team to participate in investigations where required.

Be accountable for ensuring that mandatory training and clinical supervision is completed and sustains independent prescribing status. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is expected, and the post holder should expect to have responsibility for their learning whilst also engaging in CPD events provided by ADHD 360.

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified nurse, current UK registration and PIN with the NMC (Essential)

Qualified Non-medical Prescriber (NMP) with current registration (Essential)

At least 2 years post qualification and experience of working with Children and young people for example CAMHS, acute or community.

Specialist ADHD Nurse with experience (Desirable)

To work unsupervised and independently within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. (Essential)

Expert level of understanding of the pharmaceutical treatment options for ADHD (Desirable)

Demonstrable Skills:

Demonstrable ability to connect with and provide support for children and young people

Familiarity with EPR systems

Willingness to learn and follow clinics standards of practice

Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients and thier family

Sufficient IT skills to be able to undertake a remote post with virtual assessments

Ability to work alongside others within a multi-disciplinary team setting.

Professional approach consistent with regulatory body expectations

Excellent time management and ability to manage own workload

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

ADHD360 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults that you may come into contact with during your work. To fulfil these duties, you will be required to participate and attend appropriate mandatory training to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond to these signs and symptoms. All employees are required to adhere to local and national safeguarding policies and guidance. All employees must also ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. If you do not understand exactly how this relates to you personally, then you must ensure that you seek clarification from your line manager or refer to the company Safeguarding policy. Equally, all managers have a responsibility to ensure that their team understand their individual responsibilities regarding the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse, Adult Nurse or Paediatric Nurse. (2 years post qualifying)
Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber (6 months post qualifying)
Experience of working with children and young people. Please see the job description.

Desirable

ADHD experience
remote working
mental health
CAMHS

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.