Job summaryCome and join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment!An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to work within the Adult ADHD Service alongside our Nurse Consultant and ADHD Nurse Specialists.The ADHD Service is a very busy service who works with people who are suspected of/or are confirmed as having ADHD. You must be an Independent Prescriber and have a knowledge and understanding of ADHD in adults.The successful candidate will need to demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for people suspected of having ADHD from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us and we offer a robust induction period, as well as regular supervision and support. You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care demonstrated through the RCN Advanced Competency framework working autonomously assessing individual patient needs, initiating investigations, determine a differential diagnosis and initiating appropriate holistic, research based treatment with the development of a personalised clinical management plan, including independent prescribing.To work closely with Medical and Nursing staff in both primary and secondary care, to ensure patients receive appropriate investigation, intervention and treatment with minimal avoidable delays, whilst improving the quality of care.The successful candidate will work autonomously assessing individual patient needs, initiating investigations, determine a differential diagnosis and initiating appropriate holistic, research based treatment with the development of a personalised clinical management plan, including independent prescribing,putting the patient at the centre of all decisions, reinforcing the concept of a more streamlined patient journey, improving the quality of care.About usLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role and responsibilitiesPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered Nurse part 3 or 13 (RMN)MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice along with a verified portfolio of evidence.Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification (V300)ExperienceEssentialTeaching and mentoring experienceSignificant post registration experience as a senior nurse in relevant area of practiceDemonstrates motivation and commitment to providing high quality patient centre nursing careKnowledge and SkillsEssentialDemonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environmentIn-depth knowledge of ADHDAble to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resourcesAble to articulate personal development needsAbility to prioritise and deal with complex issuesAbility to manage a complex caseload and delegate to appropriate skill mix members of team or refer to other professionals if requiredEffective high level communication, facilitation and counselling skillsSelf motivated and the ability to motivate othersDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLeicestershire Partnership NHS TrustAddressLeicestershire Partnership Nhs TrustGroby RoadLeicesterLE3 9EJEmployer's websitehttps://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)