Job summaryWe are seeking a Mental Health Nurse to join our CAMHS Neurodiversity Pathway, supporting children and young people with autism, ADHD and co-occurring mental health difficulties, and their families, within a community setting.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, diagnosis support and ongoing intervention, working closely with schools, families and other children's services to deliver joined-up, child-centred care. We welcome applications from nurses at all stages of their career with a genuine interest in this area.
Main duties of the job- Undertake nursing assessments as part of the multidisciplinary autism/ADHD diagnostic pathway.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions and care plans for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health needs.
- Support families and carers with psychoeducation, strategies and signposting to wider support.
- Support and monitor medication where prescribed, working within shared care arrangements and closely with prescribers.
- Liaise with schools, social care, paediatrics and voluntary sector organisations to coordinate holistic support.
- Contribute to safeguarding processes in line with Trust and statutory guidance.
- Support young people through key transitions, including into adult services.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to pathway development and audit.
About usAMP Group practice are a smart working team , undergoing a positive and innovative recruitment drive to get the best people providing the best service to our patients .
We are looking to the future to provide digital and traditional solutions to our patient's needs and are redesigning our service provision
There is plenty of opportunity to progress with our organisation
Job responsibilities- Undertake nursing assessments as part of the multidisciplinary autism/ADHD diagnostic pathway.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions and care plans for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health needs.
- Support families and carers with psychoeducation, strategies and signposting to wider support.
- Support and monitor medication where prescribed, working within shared care arrangements and closely with prescribers.
- Liaise with schools, social care, paediatrics and voluntary sector organisations to coordinate holistic support.
- Contribute to safeguarding processes in line with Trust and statutory guidance.
- Support young people through key transitions, including into adult services.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to pathway development and audit.
QualificationsEssential- RMN or RNC registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), registration must be maintained throughout employment.
- Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list (required for post).
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to child neurodevelopmental care
ExperienceEssential- Registered Mental Health or Children's Nurse (RMN/RNC) with current NMC registration.
- Experience of or a genuine interest in working with children and young people, ideally within CAMHS or a neurodevelopmental setting.
- Understanding of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, autism and ADHD presentations in children and young people.
- Experience of safeguarding practice and working within statutory children's frameworks.
- Strong communication and family-engagement skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across health, education and social care.
Desirable- An Independent/Supplementary Prescribing qualification would be highly beneficial candidates working towards this, or willing to undertake the training, are also very welcome to apply.
- Specific training in autism/ADHD diagnostic assessment tools (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, QbTest).
- Experience of working within a multi-agency CAMHS neurodevelopmental pathway.
- Experience delivering parent/carer psychoeducation groups.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
