13 Oct
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Barnsley
Job description
Job summary
30 Hours per week
Hi Im Laura and I am theGeneral Manager here at Barnsley CAMHS. Ive worked in CAMHS for 10 years and Ilove my job! Here at Barnsley CAMHS, we are an inclusive, passionate, andambitious team we want to be excellent at everything we do.
After 4 happyyears our current post holder has decided to leave the Barnsley CAMHS team foran excellent progression opportunity in research.
The role of the senior ACP is excitingand varied. You will help build on the improvements that have been made overrecent years in assessment and treatment.
Our Assessment Pathway is somethingwe are truly proud of with excellent waiting times and above the nationalaverage! You will have a key role in representing Barnsley CAMHS in strategicdiscussions with SYICB with the ambition and passion to drive improvements forthe Neurodevelopmental Services across South Yorkshire.
Staff wellbeing is at the heart of Barnsley CAMHS and our staff surveyresults reflects this you will be supported to flourish in your role and haveaccess to regular managerial and clinical supervision.
We will support yourprofessional development in a truly rewarding role help shape the lives of ouryoung people here in Barnsley.
This is apost to work up to 30 hours and we will support the right candidate to workthese flexibly as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to befully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
You willlead our ADHD pathway and Non-Medical Prescribing workforce. You will work asan integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and Leadership Team where ADHDdiagnosis is considered, and recommendations made.
You will be competent inprescribing medications in this arena but will be supported to develop thisskill if necessary. You will be able to make good relationships withprofessionals and families / carers and recognise the importance of multi-agencyworking in complex situations.
You will be a forward thinking, innovativepractitioner who has a passion for providing the best care possible for childrenand young people.
The successful candidate will be an autonomous, experiencedpractitioner who enjoys teaching and working with practitioners to advancetheir skills in ADHD and lead our expanding Non-Medical Prescribing team.
We would love to hear from you if youare interested in this post and would be happy to talk further and answer yourquestions;
please contact Laura McClure, General Manager,
Barnsley CAMHS or DrLourence Lewis-Hanna, Consultant Psychiatrist on 01226 644829.
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About us
Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield.
We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time.
We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.
Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will, as an Advanced ClinicalPractitioner (ACP), contribute to thestrategic direction for the development of clinical practice within ADHD and across the Trust as required.
Leading on services consolidation aswell as expansion in line with service and trust objectives and in partnershipwith the clinical lead and general manager .
The post holder will take the lead in extending boundaries and creatingframeworks for the enhancement of clinical practice within their speciality.
The post holder will continue to strive towards excellence in clinicalcare and communicate this excellence to colleagues both within the organisationand externally.
Work as an independentnon-medical prescriber where permitted / appropriate (or for professional groupscurrently unable to register as an independent prescriber such as occupationaltherapists and speech and language therapists completion of a working withmedication prescribing module is required) within areas as required anddesignated, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the patient,establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required in accordancewith the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy and protocols.
Expert clinical practice within the service for at least 60% of the post,
including clinician led clinics and clinical diagnosis and independent prescribing where permitted / appropriate for ADHD.
Professional leadership , consultancy and clinical supervision, within the service, to the wider service, including Primary Care and other agencies.
Be the identified clinical supervisor to other advanced clinicians, regarding clinical and prescribing practice.
Education, training and development of staff, and a range of other agencies, including GPs and other medics in the management / treatment services for ADHD.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within speciality of neurodiversity at Senior(B7) level or above.
- Extensive practice as Independent non-medical prescriber within speciality. Where professional group currently unable to become a non-medical prescriber completion of a working with medication prescribing course is required and demonstration of competence in this field is required.
where profession able to prescribe.
- Experience of working therapeutically within ADHD and Neurodiversity.
- Substantial experience in managerial / nursing leadership roles.
- Experience of leading service development changes.
- Developed awareness of the evolving healthcare agenda and the implications for nursing / clinical practice.
- Experience of research and developing theory into practice.
- Evidence of facilitating quality improvement into practice.
- Developed knowledge of clinical governance issues.
- Experience of training and education.
Desirable
- Experience of contributing towards service development at an
- organisation / regional / national level.
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse or Clinical Practitioner registered with the appropriate professional body
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Evidence of continuous professional
- Development.
- Current registration as Independent Non- Medical Prescriber / or completion of a working with medication prescribing course and demonstration of competence with medication if professional group unable to prescribe
Desirable
- Evidence in specific training related to ADHD.
- Teaching, training or mentorship qualification or experience to an equivalent level.
Physical Attributes
Essential
Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and / or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake advanced clinical practice and examination skills independently that encompasses all aspects of the patients needs.
- Evidence of developing robust governance system including the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Evidence of interpreting and synthesising information from a variety of sources and promoting their use in practice.
- Develop, deliver and evaluate training and education packages for individuals and groups in a variety of settings.
- Evidence of critically appraising research and audits and applying the findings to practice.
- Demonstrate a wide range of communication skills to address complex needs of patients and their families.
- Ability to participate in strategic thinking and development, ensuring this translates to practice development to improve the quality of care.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of issues in health care / speciality.
Training
Essential
Evidence of relevant training and ongoing professional development.
Desirable
Evidence of speciality training in ADHD.
Personal Attributes.
Essential
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Self-aware.
- Flexible.
- Able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
- Personally resilient.
- Dynamic.
- Ability to deliver to tight time scales .
- Confident.
▶️ Senior Advanced Care Practitioner/Lead ADHD Nurse
🖊️ South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
📍 Barnsley