Mental Health Nurse Adults (ADHD & Neurodiversity)NHS
Job summary
Job SummaryWe are looking for a registered Mental Health Nurse with an interest in or experience of ADHD and neurodiversity to join our adult team. You will assess, plan and deliver care for adults presenting with ADHD, autism and co-occurring mental health needs, working across a caseload that reflects the full complexity of neurodivergent presentations.This post suits a nurse who understands neuroaffirmative, strengths-based approaches to care and who can support people to access diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support in a way that is respectful of neurodivergent identity. We welcome applications from nurses at all stages of their career, including those newly qualified with a keen interest in this area.
Main duties of the job
Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake holistic mental health and neurodevelopmental assessments, including ADHD-specific screening and history-taking.
Develop, implement and review individualised care and treatment plans in collaboration with service users, families and carers.
Support and monitor pharmacological treatment for ADHD in line with NICE guidance and shared care protocols, working closely with prescribers.
Deliver psychoeducation on ADHD and neurodiversity to service users, families and carers.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy and social care colleagues.
Support service users through transitions, including from CAMHS to adult services where relevant.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with NMC and Trust standards.
Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement relating to neurodiversity pathways.
Job description
Undertake holistic mental health and neurodevelopmental assessments, including ADHD-specific screening and history-taking.
Develop, implement and review individualised care and treatment plans in collaboration with service users, families and carers.
Support and monitor pharmacological treatment for ADHD in line with NICE guidance and shared care protocols, working closely with prescribers.
Deliver psychoeducation on ADHD and neurodiversity to service users, families and carers.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy and social care colleagues.
Support service users through transitions, including from CAMHS to adult services where relevant.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with NMC and Trust standards.
Contribute to Service Development, audit and quality improvement relating to neurodiversity pathways
About us
AMP Group practice are a smart working team , undergoing a positive and innovative recruitment drive to get the best people providing the best service to our patients .
We are looking to the future to provide digital and traditional solutions to our patient's needs and are redesigning our service provision
There is plenty of opportunity to progress with our organisation