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Job overview

This is an exciting time for Rotherham and specifically for the ADHD Post Diagnostic Team which is looking to expand due to additional investment.  With this in mind we are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our young person and family centred service.   

For this role you will need to be creative and be able to manage your own diary.  We want patients and staff to recommend our organisation as a place where they would be happy for their friends and family to be treated.  Therefore, your approach should be one of commitment and enthusiasm.  You would work as part of the multi-disciplinary team running your own ADHD clinics alongside other practitioners in the team.  You will have access to regular team and individual supervision, and specific designated medical practitioner support.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have independent nurser prescriber responsibilities working alongside other nurse prescribers within the team/Trust.

The post holder will lead on agreed post diagnostic ADHD interventions for children and young people and work in collaboration with parents/carers other professionals and agencies to ensure the delivery of agreed plans of support.

To work as an integral member of the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (CAMHS) multi-disciplinary team, actively promoting effective team working and continuous service improvement. 

To be support the implementation of a medication review clinic on the ADHD pathway, working closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, education and family services and ensuring young person and family involvement within the care delivery.

To be responsible for the assessment, provision and evaluation of interventions and care of children and young people with ADHD, and their families and carers, in all settings relevant to service delivery.

Attend multi-agency meetings to develop and share plans of care to meet the needs of complex young people within the pathway.

Support the transition of young people to adult services ensuring continuity of care working in partnership with appropriate adult services

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/