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ADHD Mental Health Nurse

Quay Primary Healthcare CIC

Warrington, WA5 1AUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 October 2026

6 days left

Job description

The postholder will lead on robust preassessment screening and risk management across Quays neurodevelopmental services, ensuring timely, safe, and ap...

  • Participate in regular clinical supervision in line with NMC and organisational requirements.
  • Act as a point of contact within the team, appropriately escalating clinical concerns to senior staff.
  • Work towards achieving service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within own role and those of the service.
  • Contribute to service development by providing feedback and completing delegated actions in a timely manner.
  • Support the induction of new staff within the ADHD service.
  • Maintain a solution-focused approach when managing challenges and contribute ideas for service improvement.
  • Engage in appraisal processes and contribute to personal development plans.

  • Deliver safe, effective, person-centred care to adults accessing the ADHD service.
  • Participate in MDT discussions, contributing relevant clinical information and linking in with external agencies/services as required.
  • Undertake clinical observations and support patients from referral through to shared care including the gathering and review of pre-assessment information (e.g rating scales, structured tools, developmental histories) and physical health parameters under appropriate supervision.
  • Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records.
  • Identify when additional investigations or referrals may be required and escalate appropriately, following service policy.
  • Promote a holistic approach to care, considering physical health, mental health and social needs.

1.

a.

Participate

in regular clinical supervision in line with NMC and organisational

Act

as a point of contact within the team, appropriately escalating clinical

concerns to senior staff.

Work

towards achieving service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within own role and

those of the service.

Contribute

to service development by providing feedback and completing delegated actions

in a timely manner.

Support

the induction of new staff within the ADHD service.

Maintain

a solution-focused approach when managing challenges and contribute ideas for

service improvement.

Engage

in appraisal processes and contribute to personal development plans.

b.

Demonstrate accountability, reliability, and

professional conduct in all aspects of practice.

Prioritise workload effectively and seek support

when required.

Act as a positive role model within the team in

line with NHS and organisational values and behaviours.

c.

Maintain high standards of clinical governance

and quality within the ADHD service.

Participate in clinical audits and quality

improvement activities as directed.

Complete incident reporting accurately and

contribute to shared learning.

Support a culture of continuous improvement and

reflective practice.

Work in accordance with organisational policies,

NICE guidelines, and statutory regulations.

Recognise and report safeguarding concerns,

escalating appropriately in line with policy.

Report incidents in a timely manner.

d.

Deliver safe, effective, person-centred care to

adults accessing the ADHD service.

Participate in MDT discussions, contributing

relevant clinical information and linking in with external agencies/services as

required.

Undertake clinical observations and support patients

from referral through to shared care including the gathering and review of

pre-assessment information (e.g., rating scales, structured tools,

developmental histories) and physical health parameters under appropriate

supervision.

Maintain accurate, timely, and professional

clinical records.

Identify when additional investigations or

referrals may be required and escalate appropriately, following service policy.

Promote a holistic approach to care, considering

physical health, mental health, and social needs.

Work collaboratively with colleagues and

external agencies to support coordinated care.

Undertake relevant administrative duties to

support the patients journey including the validation of previous diagnoses

and review of annual review information.

Participate in complex case discussions and

escalate concerns to senior clinicians when required.

Follow service protocols and report any concerns

or inconsistencies.

Demonstrate accountability and safe

decision-making within scope of practice.

Involve patients in shared decision-making and

care planning.

Signpost patients to appropriate services when

needs fall outside the service remit.

Support delivery of psychoeducation and group

interventions under supervision.

e.

Engagement

Maintain awareness of current evidence-based

practice relating to ADHD and mental health.

Apply learning from training and research to

clinical practice.

f.

Use clinical systems, email, Microsoft Office,

and video consultation platforms effectively.

Accurately input and manage patient data in line

with information governance standards.

Support the use of digital tools for pre-assessment

information gathering and outcome monitoring.

Engage with online resources to support patient

care and information sharing.

g.

Professional Development

Maintain NMC registration and meet revalidation

(CPD) and reflective practice.

Work within professional scope while developing

competence and confidence.

Maintain high standards of documentation in line

with NMC and organisational policies.

Demonstrate flexibility to meet service needs,

with support from senior staff.

Undertake administrative duties required for

patient care delivery.

Adhere to all relevant legislation, including

NMC Code, NICE guidance, and safeguarding policies.

Undertake additional duties as appropriate and

where required by the service leads.

h.

Develop effective working relationships within

the service, including the MDT and wider organisation.

Communicate clearly, professionally, and

respectfully with colleagues and patients.

Participate in team meetings and contribute to a

supportive team environment.

Engage in peer support and wellbeing

initiatives.

2.

Travel Requirements

Regular travel to Quay sites, community venues,

partner organisations, and satellite clinics as required.

Quay Healthcare are a primary care provider based in

Warrington, delivering specialist ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and treatment

services across 10 Integrated Care Board (ICB) areas. Our service is designed

to provide timely, high-quality ADHD care for children, young people, and

adults, supporting patients throughout their diagnostic and treatment journey

with the aim of establishing shared care arrangements with their registered GP

where appropriate.

Our multidisciplinary team delivers care in line with

national guidance and best practice standards, ensuring a comprehensive and

patient-centred approach. The team includes Consultant Psychiatrists, GPs with

Extended Roles (GPwERs), Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Pharmacists, Mental

Health Nurses, and Non-Medical Prescribers. Working collaboratively, they

provide specialist assessment, evidence-based diagnosis, medication management,

and ongoing treatment and monitoring to support positive patient outcomes.

Through both our specialist ADHD service and wider primary

care workforce initiatives, we are committed to delivering accessible,

high-quality, integrated healthcare services that improve patient outcomes and

support the sustainability of primary care.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of pre-registration training in mental health nursing
  • Willingness to undertake relevant training for specialist service (e.g., ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions)
  • Awareness of NMC Code, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based practice

Desirable: - Training/experience in ADHD or other neurodevelopmental disorders

Values & Behaviours

Essential

  • Demonstrates NHS values (compassion, respect, inclusion) and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
  • Committed to learning, reflection, CPD, and continuous improvement
  • Provides person-centred, compassionate care
  • Works independently within scope, seeking support appropriately
  • Professional, reliable, accountable, and adaptable to service needs
  • Engages in supervision, appraisal, and CPD processes
  • Complies with NMC standards and organisational policies
  • Interest in neurodevelopmental conditions

Desirable: - Proactive approach to service improvement and team contribution

Other requirements

Essential

  • Access to a vehicle for work related travel (depending on geography) and the ability to work flexibly across multiple sites.
  • Proficient in electronic patient records, Microsoft Office, and maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration

Desirable: - Training/experience in ADHD or other neurodevelopmental disorders

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Experience (including placements) supporting people with mental health needs
  • Understanding of mental health conditions, recovery-focused care, risk assessment/management, and safeguarding
  • Experience working in MDTs and contributing to care planning
  • Ability to complete holistic assessments and monitor mental state/risk
  • Developing and implementing person-centred care plans and therapeutic interventions (within scope)
  • Competence in clinical documentation, record keeping, and meeting deadlines
  • Participation in audits and quality improvement
  • Ability to escalate concerns appropriately and support structured assessments
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage independent and shared workloads
  • Effective communication with patients, carers, and professionals, including challenging conversations

Desirable

  • Experience in secondary care or specialist services
  • Supporting people with ADHD/neurodevelopmental conditions and complex mental health needs
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety requirements
  • Managing a supported caseload and working to KPIs/targets
  • Engaging diverse or hard-to-reach groups using motivational techniques
  • Involvement in audits, quality improvement, and specialist assessments (e.g. ADHD)
  • Delivering psychoeducation and brief structured interventions
  • Understanding outcome measures and psychometric tools
  • Using digital tools (assessment systems, video consultations, data/reporting platforms)

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

24 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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Quay Primary Healthcare CIC

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