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NHS Dumfries and Galloway are looking to recruit an ADHD Nurse specialist to join our CAMHS Team. This is an exciting opportunity which will be remunerated at a Band 7 for suitably qualified and competent ADHD Nurse specialist or as a band 6 development post, progressing to a band 7 on completion of independent prescribing qualification.
This post is a new addition to the team and the successful candidate will provide a specialist nursing role working as part of the multidisciplinary CAMHS team to provide the best care for children and young people with a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Candidates are required to have extensive knowledge in child development, neurodevelopmental disorders, risk assessment and comorbid mental health conditions. The candidate would also be involved in the development and leadership of ADHD clinics which would include a non-medical prescribing role.
CAMHS provides a specialist mental health service for children and young people aged 0 - 18 years presenting with a range of mental health conditions and developmental disorders. If you have a genuine interest in CAMHS then this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The candidate will work with patients and their families in a variety of settings and be able to show an aptitude for working with this patient group. Excellent communication skills with children and young people, families, colleagues and other stakeholders are essential.
Evidence of ongoing and appropriate professional development is required as is being flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of CAMHS.
Informal discussion is welcomed. Please contact Emma Visca (Service Manager) at emma.visca@nhs.scot or Jennifer Halliday (Consultant psychiatrist) at Jennifer.halliday@nhs.scot
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INTERNATIONAL NURSES
NHS Dumfries & Galloway can support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies based at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary or Mountainhall Treatment Centre Community Ward 1 for those who have completed CBT and English language. The following should be highlighted in your application: ~ Evidence of CBT completion date ~ Results of an English language test via IELTS or OET ~ Evidence of starting NMC registration If your application is progressed, documented evidence will be required. If this evidence is not highlighted on your application it will be presumed that you do meet the minimum criteria and will therefore not be shortlisted. PLEASE DO NOT SEND DOCUMENTATION AT POINT OF APPLICATION, ONLY WHEN REQUESTED.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.