Adhd Practitioner

As an ADHD practitioner you will be expected to support the Specialist ADHD Nurses across Central Lancashire, working within a systemic and holistic framework undertaking needs led and evidence based assessments within the ADHD Nurse Led Service.

You will work with children, young people, parents, carers and schools in a variety of ways to help provide therapy, support and management of child or young person’s diagnosis.

Within in the role of the ADHD practitioner you will liaise with other professionals in order that the child and family/carers receive an integrated multi-agency approach. And you will participate in the monitoring, research and evaluation of the ADHD Nurse Led Service.

We are seeking an individual who has experience in working with children and young people or has a good understanding of childhood development.

Successful applicants will be required to co-work effectively with colleagues and maintain good clinical records and data collection.

A means of transport is essential and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role