Specialist Nurse – Well

Specialist Nurse – Waiting Well (Senior Practitioner – Needs Stratification).

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP).

Stein Centre, St Catherine Health Park, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.

Advertised at around £39,959–£48,117 per annum (NHS Band
6), pro rata.

Not specified in the supplied listing.

Part-time, 30 hours per week, involving face-to-face and remote clinics.

Fixed-term for 12 months, until 31 March 2028.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced mental health practitioner to join its Adult Neurodevelopmental Services as a Specialist Nurse – Waiting Well. The successful candidate will support adults awaiting assessment and treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The role focuses on reviewing patients’ needs, identifying individuals requiring additional support and ensuring they can access appropriate services while waiting for formal assessment.

The postholder will conduct clinical consultations, provide specialist guidance, coordinate referrals and work with other healthcare professionals to improve patient wellbeing and continuity of care.

• Conduct face-to-face and remote consultations for adults awaiting ADHD and autism assessments.
• Review referrals and assess the individual needs of patients and their carers.
• Identify individuals requiring additional support and prioritise their needs appropriately.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and signposting to relevant community services.
• Coordinate internal and external referrals to ensure continuity of care.
• Assess and support individuals experiencing mental health difficulties or crises.
• Develop and evaluate appropriate care plans based on patients’ needs.
• Collaborate with clinical leads and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Chair meetings, provide professional guidance and support team coordination.
• Deliver training and share specialist knowledge with other healthcare practitioners.
• Organize Wikis
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

• Registered Nurse qualification with relevant postgraduate training or equivalent experience in mental health services.
• Current registration with the appropriate UK professional regulatory body.
• Specialist training relevant to autism or ADHD, such as UKAAN, ADOS or ADA.
• Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services, preferably at NHS Band 6 level.
• Experience supporting adults with ADHD, autism and associated mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of complex patient needs, clinical assessments and care planning.
• Understanding of crisis management and appropriate intervention strategies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, clinical documentation and organisational skills.
• Experience leading meetings, supporting colleagues and delivering professional training.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

• Competitive salary: £39,959–£48,117 annually under NHS Band 6, pro rata.
• Benchmark Pay
• Flexible working:
  Combination of remote and face-to-face clinical consultations.
• Professional development:
  Opportunities to strengthen specialist knowledge in neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Training:
  Access to induction and professional learning programmes.
• Career development:
  Opportunity to gain specialist experience in adult ADHD and autism services.
• Collaborative environment:
  Work alongside experienced mental health practitioners and clinical leads.
• Staff wellbeing:
  Supportive working environment with an emphasis on employee welfare.
• Inclusive workplace:
  Commitment to equality, diversity and professional development.