Community Children's ADHD Nurse - AA

This post sits within the Children and Young People’s Community Nursing Service, using the Getting It Right for every Child approach.

You will support the management and organise a defined clinical caseload of children who have ADHD with a wide range of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties within community out-patient settings.

You will promote and contribute to an effective multi-disciplinary/agency service for this group, in a way that is flexible and responsive to changing needs and demands, working closely with all relevant services and promoting and developing the role of the Children’s Community ADHD Nurse

You will contribute to the review, assessment and evidence-based intervention with this population, their families and carers along with an in-depth experience and understanding of the skills and knowledge required in a community setting to support children and young people who have ADHD.

You require a first level registration and post registration experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions. Post registration qualification/training in child/adolescent mental health and/or relevant field is desirable. You also require evidence of significant professional development, knowledge, skills and experience within at least one of: Child Health/Development or Mental Health/Clinical Psychology specialities or evidence of willingness to undertake further study/training in the necessary specialist area.

Informal Enquiries: Lyndsey Forsyth, ADHD Nurse Specialist, - lyndsey.forsyth2@nhs.scot

Salary is pro rata for part time hours if applicable

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

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We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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