About the Role
Psicon is seeking ADHD Nurse Prescribers to support core clinic hours of 09:00-17:30, Monday to Friday inside a hybrid pattern (3 days in clinic / 2 days WFH). Part-time roles considered, but face-to-face clinic time in the Basingstoke Clinic is a requirement. The role involves diagnosing and treating ADHD, managing medication, and ensuring clients receive appropriate care according to guidelines. You will work with other healthcare professionals, maintain clear records, and communicate with the clinical team and external services. Ongoing learning and staying updated on ADHD research are important parts of the job.
Responsibilities
* Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations of individuals suspected of having ADHD, diagnosing where appropriate, communicating findings effectively to clients and their families, and producing detailed reports identifying the rationale for your outcome.
* Complete comprehensive reviews of those already diagnosed with ADHD, offering holistic and patient-centred care, incorporating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
* Initiate clients on a range of ADHD medications (both stimulant and non-stimulant), titrating doses and discontinuing where appropriate.
* Manage a caseload of clients through the medication pathway, ensuring they are reviewed at regular intervals in line with Psicon’s protocols and NICE guidelines.
* Generate prescriptions using appropriate prescribing formularies and monitor and review thereafter regarding effectiveness, continued appropriateness and safety of the prescribing intervention.
Person Specification
* Professional experience in the field, including dealing with crisis situations.
* Qualified Mental Health Nurse from an accredited institution, holding an independent non-medical prescribing qualification (V300).
* Registered with the NMC, and maintenance of validation.
* Specialization or experience in the assessment and treatment of ADHD.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, including within a multidisciplinary team.
* Maintaining compliance as per company regulations i.e., evidence of current registration with NMC and appropriate professional body.
Working at Psicon
We value our employees as an integral part of our service delivery and invest in the best people. We aim to provide a vibrant, engaging working environment aligned with our core values of trust, integrity, commitment and kindness, and we work collaboratively to achieve our goals of:
* The best possible customer service.
* The most efficient and effective clinical work.
* A thriving and engaged workforce.
* A truly inclusive organisation.
Benefits
* Enhanced annual leave of 32 days a year (inclusive of bank holidays).
* Flexible annual leave scheme to buy or sell back additional days.
* Well-being days.
* Pension scheme (with optional enhancements via salary sacrifice).
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Birthday lie-in.
* Free breakfast, including "pastry Mondays".
* Funded social events.
* Staff well-being bursary scheme.
Additional Information / Contacting Us
* For further information please email recruitment@psicon.co.uk or call the Psicon Recruitment Team on 03308 383 106 for more information.
* If you require reasonable adjustments or assistance in the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will support you.
* Psicon operates a Safer Recruitment policy and will require candidates to undergo full referencing (covering a 3-year period), an enhanced DBS check, and evidence of up-to-date mandatory training, as well as the right to live and work in the UK.
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