Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated registered nurse with extensive experience of working in Mental Health/Learning Disabilities or Neurodevelopmental Services
This role is a prescribing post and is integral to ensuring continuity of care following diagnosis, particularly in relation to medication initiation and ongoing management.
The role will directly supports the strategic objective of progressing towards a more aligned and integrated Neurodevelopmental (ND) model, including closer operational working between the Adult ADHD service and the Integrated Autism Service (IAS). This role plays a pivotal function in undertaking where necessary lead on complex diagnostic assessments and differential assessments, formulation discussions, and applying diagnostic criteria in line with national guidance.
Senior clinicians at Band 8a
This role will actively engage in leading service development activity and quality improvement work.
Main duties of the job
Be a visible and professional clinical leader with responsibility for day to day professional and operational responsibility for the adult ADHD service.
Play a pivotal role in developing and implementing key strategic, clinical and operational changes to services in line with service reviews.
Full duties and responsibilities can be found in the Job description.
This post is fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2027 due to funding.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full details can be found in the job description and person specification. For further information, applicants are welcomed to contact the recruiting manager on the attached details.
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This advert is for Senior Nurse and Practitioner with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £58,379 - £65,723 per annum. The contract type is 9 months (Secondment: 9 months - The post must be a Nurse prescriber, Required to participate in on-call roster. This post is secondment till the 31st March 2026, due to funding). The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.
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