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This newly developed 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 at Tier 2.
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 qualification/training in child/adolescent mental health and/or relevant field. 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.
For informal enquiries, please contact Lyndsey Forsyth, ADHD Nurse Specialist on 07770644375 or e-mail lyndsey.forsyth@nhs.net
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.
Part time hours will be considered.
Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.