Main area Adult Community Mental Health Services Grade Band 7 Contract 9 months (To be advertised as a secondment or fixed term contract) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 277-8055348-CMH
Site Queen Mary' Hospital Town Sidcup Salary £55,524 - £62,652 pro rata p.a. Salary period Yearly Closing 18/06/2026 23:59 Interview date 29/06/2026
Job overview
Previous Applicants Need Not Apply
The Non‑Medical Prescriber (NMP) in ADHD is a qualified and experienced nurse prescriber who will work autonomously within the Adult ADHD Service, providing specialist clinical assessment, intervention, and medication management for individuals diagnosed with ADHD.
The NMP will play a key role in delivering high-quality care in line with NICE guidelines and current best practices in ADHD management. The post holder will also contribute to service development, clinical leadership, and education within the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
* Conduct thorough assessments of clients' mental health, social, and physical needs using recognised ADHD assessment tools.
* Develop, implement, and regularly review personalised care plans, incorporating both evidence-based and person-centred approaches.
* Provide clinical interventions focused on supporting adult clients with ADHD in managing symptoms, setting goals, and improving daily functioning.
* Prescribe, titrate and review ADHD medication within scope of practice and supervision concordance.
* Contribute to psychoeducational groups for patients and carers, covering essential topics such as understanding ADHD, available treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
* Support medical staff in delivering information related to medication as part of psychoeducational programmes.
* Conduct dynamic risk assessments, especially for clients with complex comorbidities or those presenting safety concerns.
* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement risk management plans, providing input on clients’ needs and concerns.
* Line manage and supervise junior multidisciplinary staff.
Person specification
Qualification
* RMN
* Prescriber
* ADHD training
Experience
* Extensive experience in varied/complex work
* Prescribing experience in ND/MH work
* Experience supervising, teaching, and developing the skills of students, junior staff, and colleagues.
Communication
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, including handling complex and sensitive situations.
* Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), with a clear understanding of MDT roles and functions in the context of ADHD care.
* Advanced skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised care and risk management plans tailored to the needs of adults with ADHD.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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