Apply Now: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Non-Medical Prescriber)

About the Organization
The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) has a long-standing history, strong community connections, and an international reputation. Specialist services are provided across the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth, and Richmond.
A commitment to delivering high-quality, specialist care is demonstrated through recognition by the Care Quality Commission, which rates services as ‘good.’ The Trust’s five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives, launched in 2021, alongside Our Care Improvement System, emphasizes quality management methodologies to improve patient care, outcomes, and staff experience. All staff benefit from learning and development opportunities, supporting their potential as change-makers. Applications are welcomed from individuals with lived experience of mental illness, acknowledging the valuable perspective they bring to the organization. Continue reading to learn more about these clinical nurse specialist jobs in South London.

Organizational Values
Specialist care is rooted in the values of being caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, and responsive. Staff are part of a collaborative and supportive environment. Flexible working arrangements are actively supported.

Job Overview

The position is a fixed-term appointment covering maternity leave.

About the Team
The National Adult ADHD and Autism Outpatient Clinic is a national tertiary service offering diagnostic assessment and treatment to adults across the UK. Services include:

• Diagnostic assessment for suspected ADHD and/or autism.
• Initiation and titration of ADHD medication.
• Ongoing medication reviews.

Referrals are accepted nationally, subject to individual funding approval from local Clinical Commissioning Groups. Clients often present with comorbid conditions such as anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The multidisciplinary team includes assessment nurses, neurodevelopmental specialists, senior clinical nurse specialists/non-medical prescribers, clinical research workers, consultant psychiatrists, and administrators. The team maintains strong links with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neurosciences (IoPPN), with opportunities for teaching, research, and service evaluation.

Main Duties of the Job

The role involves working in a national specialist service as part of a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting specialist assessments using diagnostic tools and providing follow-up care for clients with established diagnoses.
• Acting as a non-medical prescriber, initiating and titrating ADHD medication, and managing ongoing treatment.
• Demonstrating advanced clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills in adult neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective services to clients.

Working for the Organization

Location
The Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill, less than five minutes from the train station (Zone 2). Patient appointments are conducted at the Maudsley Hospital Outpatient Department, with both in-person and virtual appointments available.

Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package supports staff and their families, emphasizing work-life balance and career development. Highlights include:

• Generous pay, pension, and leave packages.
• Flexible working options, including part-time and job-sharing arrangements.
• Career progression opportunities through mentoring, coaching, and leadership programs.

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Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and risk evaluations using diagnostic tools such as DIVA, ADI, and ADOS.
• Prescribe, initiate, and titrate ADHD medication for patients, ensuring safe and evidence-based care.
• Provide face-to-face and telephone follow-ups for patients.
• Liaise with patients, referrers, Clinical Commissioning Groups, and carers to coordinate care.
• Support administrative staff with clinical queries related to ADHD/ASD referrals.

Communication

• Utilize expert communication skills to provide accurate and sensitive information to patients, families, and carers.
• Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams, Clinical Commissioning Groups, and Community Mental Health Teams.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Clinical Leadership

• Provide expert clinical leadership, promoting advanced nursing practices in mental health.
• Support staff development and supervise colleagues and students.
• Contribute to service development, policy implementation, and quality assurance initiatives.

Professional Standards

• Uphold professional standards in line with the Trust’s Code of Conduct.
• Engage in self-reflection, clinical supervision, and professional development.
• Lead training and competency assessments for staff.

Audit and Research

• Participate in research and audits to advance best practices.
• Contribute to the development of outcome measures and evidence-based care strategies.

Policy Compliance

• Adhere to Trust policies and maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training and professional registration requirements.

Training and Development

• Deliver psychological interventions and educational sessions.
• Apply evidence-based approaches to patient care and promote recovery-focused strategies.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse registered with the NMC.
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
• Educated to master’s level or equivalent with significant post-qualification experience in community-based mental health.
• Experience in diagnosing and managing ADHD and ASD, including complex presentations and comorbidities.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, prescribe, and provide interventions for clients.
• Proven involvement in research, audits, and staff training.
• Excellent communication, IT, and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in prescribing for ADHD patients with co-morbidities.
• Involvement in quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance.
• Supervisory experience.

The Trust is committed to fostering diversity and promoting equality of opportunity. Applications from all sections of the community and protected characteristics are welcomed.

Application Deadline: Midnight 9th December 2024.

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