Mental Health Nurse Adults (ADHD & Neurodiversity)

Job Summary
We 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 Responsibilities

• 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

Job responsibilities

• 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

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.
• Experience of or a genuine interest in working with people with ADHD and/or neurodiversity.
• Sound understanding of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, ADHD assessment frameworks and NICE guidance (NG87).
• Experience of care planning, risk assessment and multidisciplinary team working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to a neuroaffirmative, person-centred approach to care.

Desirable

• An Independent/Supplementary Prescribing qualification would be highly beneficial and not mandatory but candidates working towards this, or willing to undertake the training, are also very welcome to apply.
• Additional training or qualification in ADHD assessment or autism awareness.
• Experience supporting transitions between children's and adult services.
• Experience delivering group psychoeducation sessions.

Qualifications
Essential

• RMN / RNMH registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), registration must be maintained throughout employment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to ADHD and neurodiversity.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.