Job overview

We have a post for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in our ADHD team in Trafford.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for completing ADHD screenings, assessments, and review clinics (including medication reviews and associated physical monitoring) as part of the ADHD clinical pathway. The post holder will provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological evidence-based interventions and provide specialist clinical input into the ADHD Service.

The post holder will contribute to the specialist ADHD diagnostic assessment process for adults over 18 years and demonstrate enhanced competence in complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs.

The role will involve working in partnership with service users, carers, families, friends, and other agencies, including liaising with primary care services to ensure effectiveness of outcomes.

The post holder will also support the development of registered and unregistered staff including students by mentoring, supervising, and teaching.

The post will also involve collecting and collating data / information effectively for the purpose of audit, research, and service performance.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for completing ADHD screenings, assessments, and review clinics (including medication reviews and associated physical monitoring) as part of the ADHD clinical pathway. The post holder will provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological evidence-based interventions and provide specialist clinical input into the ADHD Service.

The post holder will contribute to the specialist ADHD diagnostic assessment process for adults over 18 years and demonstrate enhanced competence in complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs.

The role will involve working in partnership with service users, carers, families, friends, and other agencies, including liaising with primary care services to ensure effectiveness of outcomes.

The post holder will also support the development of registered and unregistered staff including students by mentoring, supervising, and teaching.

The post will also involve collecting and collating data / information effectively for the purpose of audit, research, and service performance.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.