ADHD Nurse Practitioner

Job overview

The Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) ADHD service is looking to recruit experienced and qualified ADHD Nurse Practitioners to support in the ongoing growth of the service.

The Trust is committed to an ambitious target of significantly reducing the waiting times for diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and these posts form a part of that plan.

Working within an established and supportive team as part of a wider service across the Trust these posts are key in delivering a high quality and timely service to the patients in our area.

Main duties of the job

This role involves assessing adults for ADHD, taking into account other possible conditions to make accurate diagnostic decisions. You will use your clinical expertise to determine and initiate treatments for ADHD. You will have autonomy in diagnostic decision making with support from the wider team and will initiate, adjust and maintain treatment including reviews for patients within the pathway. You will monitor physical health indicators, assess for risks, and work with colleagues within and outside the team.

You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team with regular clinical and managerial supervision and will be supported to engage in ongoing professional development.

The team currently operates Monday - Friday 9-5 however will be expanding to 7 day working so can support flexible working hours.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role