ADHD Assistant Practitioner

To work within a systemic and holistic framework undertaking needs led and evidence-based assessments within the ADHD Nurse Led Service.
To work with children, young people, parents, carers and schools in a variety of ways to help support management of child or young person's diagnosis.
Develop good working relationships with children/families/partner agencies/schools.
Be aware of the needs of relatives and carers, giving them advice and support when necessary.
To liaise with other professionals in order that the child and family/carers receive an integrated multi-agency approach.
To participate in the monitoring, research and evaluation of the ADHD Nurse Led Service.
To actively contribute to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda within the service, in partnership with the Lancashire Care Safeguarding Team., Please note that further communication from LSCFT will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCFT to contact them.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the ADHD service. To take a role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the well-being of children and young people. Working within a systemic and holistic framework you will support the Multi-Disciplinary Team in undertaking needs led, evidence based, assessments and treatment with children and young people, their families and carers referred for ADHD assessments.
We are looking for a suitable individual with experience working in health care settings and a genuine interest and desire of working with this client group. You should have good verbal and written communication skills, enjoy working in a busy multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will be able to co-work effectively with colleagues, supporting assessments and treatments.
A means of transport is essential as they successful candidate would be expected to provide some clinics in Kendal and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:
+ Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
+ Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
+ Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children's nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.
For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.