Overview
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a non medical prescriber (nurse or pharmacist) who is keen to support the ADHD Pharmacological branch of the neurodevelopmental team within the children and young person\'s service (ages 6-18 years). This role could be either a Band 7-8a development role or an 8a role depending on experience. The Neurodevelopmental Service opened its doors in 2022 and as a service we are keen to use the latest research and guidance to provide a high quality approach to supporting need, diagnostic assessments and medication support. The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Nurse and general manager as the service continues to develop and evolve. We welcome applications from Registered Nurses (Adult/Child/Mental health/Learning Disability) and Pharmacists.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting the development of the ADHD Pharmacological branch of the service whilst facilitating ADHD diagnostic assessments, ADHD medication initiations, titration, stabilisation, and review clinics. It will also involve providing clinical guidance to young people and caregivers around meeting identified needs. The role also involves utilising leadership skills to support the transformation of the service and staff development.
About Us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers. Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received. Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments. We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted: 20 January 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,008 to £64,880 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 325-7693716-CYPS
Job locations: Azalea House, Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 7LQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Person Specification
Essential
* Registered Mental Health/Adult/ Paediatric/ Learning Disability Nurse/ Pharmacist
* Nurse Medical Prescriber (V300)
* Driving Licence
Desirable
* ADOS or ADHD diagnostic assessment trained
* Attended a leadership course
* Experience of initiating and reviewing Mental Health medication plans
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with children/ young people, mental health or neurodevelopment
* Experience of prescribing medication
Desirable
* Experience of facilitating diagnostic assessments for ADHD/ASD
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Azalea House, Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 7LQ
Employer's website: https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us
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