Team Manager ADHD Practitioner - Adult Services Remote/Home Working

Due to increased demand and company expansion we are recruiting to increase our clinical workforce.

We are a specialist ADHD diagnosis and treatment clinic operating throughout the United Kingdom. We are more than a diagnosis service. We provide bespoke assessment and treatment packages that are aimed at helping patients reach their full potential. As an integral part of our organisation, The ADHD Clinician (non-medical prescriber) will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, formulating and monitoring treatment plans. You will possess a strong understanding of evidence-based practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting, providing essential services to individuals seeking support for ADHD.

Main duties of the job

Working from home/remote carrying out patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans.

About us

We are a specialist ADHD diagnosis and treatment clinic operating throughout the United Kingdom. We provide bespoke assessment and treatment packages that are aimed at helping patients reach their full potential.

In addition to joining a team that is as committed to supporting its staff as those who access the service, you will receive the following:

• Up to 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Regular supervision and feedback opportunities.
• Dedicated administration support.
• CPD opportunities to continually enhance your skill and knowledge.
• All technology needed for the role and to maintain connection to the rest of the team.
• Invite to full team summer and winter organisation-wide social and learning events to maximise connectedness and professional relationship fellowship.
• Free access to our 4-berth luxury static caravan Chrysalis cottage, located in the Peak District, for a holiday.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Team Manager

Location: Home Based

Department: Clinical

Reports To: Service Manager

Job Summary:

This role is multifaceted, requiring a balance of leadership skills, clinical expertise and a commitment to maintaining the delivery of high-quality care. As a pivotal member of the team, you will play a key role in coordinating and leading a group of dedicated clinicians, ensuring the effective functioning of the clinical team, the safe delivery of care, and excellent patient experience.

The postholder will be expected to role model the behaviours and values of our organisation while demonstrating your clinical responsibilities and specialised skills as an ADHD Practitioner. This requires you to be an independent/supplementary Prescriber, supporting patients throughout their treatment pathway which will include the triage, assessment, diagnosis and where appropriate treatment of adults and/or children in the care of ADHD 360.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide strong leadership and management of the clinical team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
2. Support team members in relation to caseload management, clinical capacity and planning of clinical delivery.
3. Manage informal resolutions to concerns/complaints received from patients and families.
4. Conduct regular team meetings at a frequency of at least monthly to share knowledge, cascade information, and address challenges.
5. Be the first point of contact for your team members to report and record clinical incidents.
6. Complete a range of patient safety incident reviews and investigations at the instruction of the Directors and Clinical Assurance Management Team.
7. Experience of overseeing & managing mental health risk &/or safeguarding concerns raised by your team.
8. Work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead with the induction of all new staff within your team.
9. Ensure that all appraisals, annual leave requests and sickness monitoring are up to date for their allocated team.
10. Take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining a sound level of professional knowledge and competence.

In addition to this role, the postholder is required to meet the requirements of the ADHD Practitioner Job description as outlined below:

1. Assess adults, and/or children and young people for ADHD.
2. Practice as a non-medical prescriber (independent/supplementary prescribing).
3. Support the patient throughout their treatment journey.
4. Perform patient risk assessments and review safeguarding needs.
5. Ensure that the prescription is written as per legal requirements.
6. Maintain accurate and timely client records on Chrysalis and associated clinical templates.
7. Recognise and report clinical incidents and near misses.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Qualified nurse, current UK registration and PIN with the NMC, Pharmacy Practitioner with GPhC registration, Medic on GMC Register without practice restrictions (Essential).
2. Qualified Medical or Non-medical Prescriber (NMP) with current registration (Essential).
3. Specialist ADHD Nurse/Pharmacist with experience (Desirable).
4. Experience managing and supervising staff (Essential).

Demonstratable Skills:

1. Demonstrable ability to connect with and provide support for children and/or adults.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. Ability to work alongside others within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
4. Excellent time management and ability to manage own workload.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

ADHD360 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults that you may come into contact with during your work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Adult Nurse or Paediatric Nurse (2 years post qualifying).
• ADHD experience.
• Mental health experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working.