Nurse Specialist Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)inMacclesfieldinMacclesfieldPUBLISHED MON 24 MAR 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic nurses to take on a specialist role within our Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Team. You will join an established multi disciplinary team of specialist nurses, from a range of professional backgrounds, Consultant Psychiatrists, Assistant Practitioners and Clinical Support Workers, to deliver ADHD assessments and monitor medication, where indicated, to children and young people.

This post is a temporary Band 6 part time position. We will ensure that you have access to internal opportunities for development with access to supervision and appraisal.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong communication and organisational skills, who is able to work autonomously and effectively prioritise their workload.

This is an opportunity for an innovative, dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurse who is looking to expand their knowledge and experience working with children and young people with a diagnosis of ADHD, through the assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management.

You will be working with the child/ young person, their family and other agencies to identify whether the ADHD diagnostic criteria has been met and to ensure that each individual is understood and support is tailored, which may include the prescribing and monitoring of ADHD medication.

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At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling .

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The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!