ADHD NURSE

Job Description:

• The post holder will be a member of the ADHD/ASD service.
• The post holder is responsible for providing assessment and formulation for adults presenting with ADHD/ASD and provide evidence-based interventions.
• In addition, the post holder will be encouraged to develop a specific therapeutic modality as a specialty for the service.
• Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical to ensure high quality assessment of adults referred to the ADHD/ASD service.
• To provide or provide access to a range of quality psychotherapeutic interventions in accordance with individual assessed need.
• This will include the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of a variety of therapeutic approaches either alone or as a member of the MDT.
• To deliver therapeutic input to adults referred to the team and provide carers with relevant information. Work as a co-worker where appropriate with other members of the MDT.
• To be responsible for and manage a defined caseload and undertake case management responsibilities within the caseload.
• To identify and develop strategies to manage risk to the adult and others in line with Pennine care policies, procedures and protocols.
• To liaise closely with a wide range of agencies regarding individual care packages and to promote awareness of adult mental health issues within these agencies.
• Undertake liaison and joint work with other professionals. Senior MHP ADHD/ASD Band 6 Ensure collection of relevant information required.
• To routinely monitor effectiveness of clinical work by use of Routine Outcome Measures (ROM) and where outcomes are not improving for adults to engage in clinical review via peer review meetings and supervision.
• Managerial and Administrative To attend team, clinical, business and other meetings as required. To manage own workload and time effectively.
• To undertake accurate record keeping.
• To provide and enter data for local information management systems. To contribute to peer supervision within the adult ADHS/ASD service.
• To give and receive regular clinical management supervision and to participate in appraisal. To participate in the development of education and training programmes.
• To maintain own education and awareness of current developments within the service.
• In conjunction with the Clinical Lead/Primary Care Service Manager ensure that appropriate supervision is available and attended for any specialist psychotherapeutic treatment intervention offered by the post holder such as CBT, CAT or family therapy.
• Development Maintain a current professional portfolio and participate on programmes of personal development and training, which will be identified as part of the individual performance and development review.
• Undertake personal development in line with policy. Maintain professional registration requirement. This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.