Specialist Clinician Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 PA Pro Rata, Inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1BW |
| Company: | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6225733/812-24-KW-ADHD-01 |
Summary
This post is part of the multidisciplinary Neurodiversity Pathway Team. You will offer pre-assessment screening and on-going monitoring support and guidance to children and young people (CYP) across Hertfordshire suspected or confirmed to be living with diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies across partner organisations in Hertfordshire to provide assessment and support related to ADHD in a variety of community settings including clinic, school and when needed home settings.
Autonomously conduct highly specialist pre-screens and assessments to support comprehensive assessments for the diagnosis of ADHD following the best available research evidence.
Work in partnership collaboration with professional colleagues by working across organisational boundaries to develop a co-ordinated response to neurodivergent CYP
Share often highly complex and potentially distressing information with CYP and their families taking account of sensory and cultural differences.
Work on own initiative and manage own caseload of CYP living with ADHD - monitor treatment plans within your scope of practice following evidence-based practices.
Provide guidance and support to CYP living with ADHD and their families.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for CYP planning, implementing and assessing care with other health professionals as needed.
Stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in ADHD treatment and interventions.
Offer guidance and support to parents, teachers, and caregivers in managing ADHD symptoms and promoting positive behaviour.
Collect and present statistical and performance related information as required using a range of IT skills.
Lead on aspects of service delivery to support the evolving clinical diagnostic pathway redesign in Hertfordshire.
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Staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 May 2024
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