ADHD Liaison Officer

As the ADHD Liaison Officer, you will

work alongside colleagues at Sheffield Mind and the PCS clinical team as part

of the PCS ADHD service, working across the interface between primary care,

voluntary sector and secondary services, with the aim of improving the mental

health and well-being of our communities.

The role will support individuals to

move form surviving to thriving by helping people to feel in control of their

health and wellbeing by linking people with health and social groups and

pathways to address the impact of living with undiagnosed ADHD symptoms.

Provide

individual support to service users, through face-to-face and telephone

contact, to explore ways of improving their mental health and wellbeing.

service users to identify and make practical changes to their environment,

routines and lifestyle to improve their health and wellbeing, including making

informed choices around physical activity, healthy eating and mental wellbeing,

and accessing relevant community, voluntary sector and social activities and

services.

access to wider community activities and support as part of an individuals

plan.

Work

collaboratively and maintain effective communication with colleagues across

Sheffield Mind, the PCS clinical team and other health, social care, voluntary

and community services.

Safely

and effectively manage own caseload under supervision the wider PCS ADHD

Clinical and operational staff.

To

work within competencies, autonomy and capacity and seek guidance and support

appropriately.

Accurately

record contacts, interventions, outcomes and other relevant information in

accordance with organisational requirements, ensuring performance information

is recorded in a timely manner.

Contribute

to the development and delivery of effective working practices within the

service, supporting the achievement of agreed outcomes and service objectives.

Work

within the competencies, autonomy and capacity of the role, seeking appropriate

guidance and support from the wider PCS ADHD clinical and operational team when

required.

will uphold PCS values and contribute to an inclusive, supportive and

respectful workplace where everyone is valued, treated fairly and has the

opportunity to thrive.

will follow PCS policies and relevant professional standards, including those

relating to information governance, safeguarding, confidentiality, health and

safety and EDI.

will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and support the delivery

of safe, effective and person-centred services.

This is not an

exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. You may be required to

undertake other duties which fall within the grading of the post, as directed

by the line manager.

Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a

not-for-profit healthcare organisation delivering NHS services across

Sheffield, including primary care, community services and mental health. We

work in partnership with NHS organisations, GP practices and local communities

to break down barriers to different types of services and bring high-quality,

accessible care closer to the places people live.

Our values are at the heart of

everything we do, they shape how we work and how we treat one another, our

values are to be innovative, open, person-centred, ambitious and empowering. We

are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where our

people can develop, contribute ideas and make a meaningful difference to the

patients and communities we serve.

Qualifications

Essential: - NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Experience

Skills and Competencies