Advanced Clinical Practitioner- ADHD/ASC Pathway

Advanced Clinical Practitioner- South Staffs Adult ADHD and Autism Service 1x 22.5 hours.

An opportunity has arisen to recruit 1 x Band 8a 22.5 hours Advanced Clinical Practitioner within our Adult ADHD and Autism assessment service.

We are seeking dynamic, highly motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner ideally with experience of working in a community setting. As a registered professional, you will be committed to providing a high-quality service and will support in the development of our ADHD and Autism clinic.

The service will cover the East of South Staffordshire offering remote and face to face appointments. There may be times where support is needed on the West due to clinical needs Ideally you will have experience with working with patients diagnosed with ADHD and Autism although appropriate training will be provided. You will be completing ADHD and Autism assessments for diagnosis and initiating treatment.

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic assessments for ADHD and autism across South Staffordshire.
• The direct provision of high quality evidence based person-centred physical and mental health care to service users within the adult ADHD and autism service.
• Providing leadership in the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care to the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to service innovation and improvement, ensuring excellence in community care delivery.
• Facilitating learning through the development and delivery of specialist clinically focussed education and training programmes.
• Support, plan and coordinate the physical healthcare needs of service users in the community service; including the requirement for annual physical examinations and investigations.
• Order necessary investigations, and provide treatment and care both individually, as part of a team, and through liaison with / referral to other agencies, e.g. ECGs.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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