Job Summary

Our client is seeking Clinical Nurse Specialists to join their ADHD team in the Manchester area. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with the part-time role being 0.6 WTE.

Main Duties of the Job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for conducting ADHD screenings, assessments, and review clinics, including medication reviews and physical monitoring, as part of the ADHD clinical pathway. The role includes delivering both pharmacological and non-pharmacological evidence-based interventions, providing specialist clinical input to support the ADHD service.

The successful candidate will contribute to the ADHD diagnostic assessment process for adults over 18 years, demonstrating advanced decision-making and managing complex cases. They will collaborate closely with service users, their families, carers, and other agencies, including primary care services, to ensure effective outcomes.

About Our Client
Our client operates within the Manchester area, providing specialised mental health and ADHD services. They are committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based care and offer a supportive environment where staff can grow and develop professionally.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Conduct ADHD screenings, assessments, and medication reviews.  
• Provide both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.  
• Contribute to diagnostic assessments for adults over 18 years.  
• Collaborate with service users, families, carers, and external agencies.  
• Mentor and supervise junior staff, including students.  
• Collect data for audits, research, and performance evaluation.

Staff Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.  
• Professional development opportunities.  
• Flexible working options.  
• Wellbeing and support programs.  
• Access to various benefits, including cycle-to-work schemes and salary sacrifice options.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications:

• Essential:

• Current NMC registration.

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.

• Significant experience in mental health care.

• Assessor/mentorship training.

• Desirable:

• Post-registration training in a relevant field.

• Leadership or management training.

Experience:

• Essential:

• Experience with complex care needs.

• Mentorship, supervision, and staff coordination experience.

• Experience working in multi-agency frameworks.

• Experience with change management and problem-solving.

• Desirable:

• Experience with ADHD or neurodevelopmental conditions.

• Leadership experience.

Knowledge:

• Essential: 
• Experience mentoring students. 
• Involvement in service development processes. 
• Knowledge of risk management in clinical settings. 
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legal aspects of mental health care.

Skills and Abilities:

• Essential:

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage clinical quality improvements.

• Accurate record-keeping and teamwork abilities.

• Desirable:

• Familiarity with electronic health record systems.

Other Requirements:

• Essential: 
• Commitment to professional development and flexible working.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this post.