ADHD Liaison OfficerNHS
Job summary
We're looking for a Liaison Officer to join our exciting new ADHD service for 37.5 hours per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference from the outset and play an important role in helping us develop and deliver the service.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
As the ADHD Liaison Officer, you will work alongside colleagues at Sheffield Mind and the PCS clinical team as part of the PCS ADHD service, working across the interface between primary care, voluntary sector and secondary services, with the aim of improving the mental health and well-being of our communities.
The role will support individuals to move form surviving to thriving by helping people to feel in control of their health and wellbeing by linking people with health and social groups and pathways to address the impact of living with undiagnosed ADHD symptoms.
Job description
Provide individual support to service users, through face-to-face and telephone contact, to explore ways of improving their mental health and wellbeing.
Support service users to identify and make practical changes to their environment, routines and lifestyle to improve their health and wellbeing, including making informed choices around physical activity, healthy eating and mental wellbeing, and accessing relevant community, voluntary sector and social activities and services.
Support access to wider community activities and support as part of an individuals plan.
Work collaboratively and maintain effective communication with colleagues across Sheffield Mind, the PCS clinical team and other health, social care, voluntary and community services.
Safely and effectively manage own caseload under supervision the wider PCS ADHD Clinical and operational staff.
To work within competencies, autonomy and capacity and seek guidance and support appropriately.
Accurately record contacts, interventions, outcomes and other relevant information in accordance with organisational requirements, ensuring performance information is recorded in a timely manner.
Contribute to the development and delivery of effective working practices within the service, supporting the achievement of agreed outcomes and service objectives.
Work within the competencies, autonomy and capacity of the role, seeking appropriate guidance and support from the wider PCS ADHD clinical and operational team when required.
You will uphold PCS values and contribute to an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued, treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.
You will follow PCS policies and relevant professional standards, including those relating to information governance, safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and EDI.
You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred services.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. You may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grading of the post, as directed by the line manager.
About us
Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a not-for-profit healthcare organisation delivering NHS services across Sheffield, including primary care, community services and mental health. We work in partnership with NHS organisations, GP practices and local communities to break down barriers to different types of services and bring high-quality, accessible care closer to the places people live.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, they shape how we work and how we treat one another, our values are to be innovative, open, person-centred, ambitious and empowering. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where our people can develop, contribute ideas and make a meaningful difference to the patients and communities we serve.