To work as part of the Community CAMHS multi-disciplinary team with a specific focus on children and young people referred to the CAMHS service for assessment of ADHD and/or ASD.
The post holder will work within the community setting across Bolton and Wigan Community CAMHS, supporting patients on their journey but be expected to be flexible in terms of delivering care within a variety of settings.
- To support with the triage of new and existing referrals made into Community CAMHS for ADHD and/or ASD assessments as part of the new GM ND Transformation Agenda
- To support the Neurodevelopmental Nurse-led service from assessment to diagnosis and subsequent monitoring arrangements in line with NICE Recommendations.
- To provide consultation to a skill mixed team regarding ADHD and ASD and to facilitate a culture of learning and reflective practice.
- To work in collaboration with the Clinical Team Manager, NMP’s and Senior Practitioners to support the clinical governance / public health and NHS modernisation agenda.
- To actively contribute to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda within the service, in partnership with the GMMH safeguarding team.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
- To support with the triage of new and existing referrals made into Community CAMHS for ADHD and/or ASD assessments as part of the new GM ND Transformation Agenda
- To support the Neurodevelopmental Nurse-led service from assessment to diagnosis and subsequent monitoring arrangements in line with NICE Recommendations.
- To provide consultation to a skill mixed team regarding ADHD and ASD and to facilitate a culture of learning and reflective practice.
- To work in collaboration with the Clinical Team Manager, NMP’s and Senior Practitioners to support the clinical governance / public health and NHS modernisation agenda.
- To actively contribute to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda within the service, in partnership with the GMMH safeguarding team.
Please see job description and person specification for further details.
