Help for Psychology is a small provider of autism and ADHD assessments within Norfolk and Suffolk. We also carry out assessments on a private basis and are developing a private prescribing service for families who wish to access this.
Position: Non‑Medical Prescriber – Full time
Reports to: Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Main duties
- Initiate ADHD medication, titrate and optimise treatment for children and young people up to 18 years.
- Write prescriptions for controlled drugs and other medications within scope under senior clinical staff supervision.
- Coordinate shared‑care arrangements with local GPs; transfer patients back to GP care once treatment established.
- Carry out annual clinical checks until age 18.
- Deliver medication initiation and titration clinics at The Grange clinic in Old Catton.
- Optionally conduct ADOS assessments for autism and structured observation sessions for ADHD.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of psycho‑education materials and courses for parents and carers.
- Provide clinical supervision to junior staff and act as a professional role model.
Clinical responsibilities (expanded)
- Provide independent prescribing service in accordance with clinical setting and local shared care agreement.
- Perform physical health monitoring, order necessary blood tests or ECGs, and refer to specialists as required.
- Record all patient interactions and interventions in case notes.
- Communicate treatment plans, reviews and referrals to primary care and related professionals via typed letters.
- Liaise with patients’ GP on any matters arising and receive supervision from the consultant.
- Work in line with Help for Psychology Non‑Medical Prescribing protocol.
- Develop and support delivery of non‑pharmacological interventions and psycho‑education groups for parents.
- Advise parents and carers on safe and effective use of medicines.
- Ensure safety and security of FP10 prescription pads in accordance with organisational processes.
- Develop professional links with Adult ADHD service for transition referrals at 18 years.
Leadership and communication
- Coordinate, organise and prioritise own workload.
- Act as a professional and clinical role model.
- Build effective relationships with multidisciplinary team members.
Education and training
- Lead training, education and orientation programmes for team.
- Identify and address specialist education needs for self and others.
- Teach parents and carers about managing child’s condition.
- Develop and monitor public health and health promotion activities.
- Contribute to and participate in clinical research.
- Attend CPD opportunities to stay updated with practice developments.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse or Pharmacist with live NMC or GPHC registration and a recorded prescribing qualification.
- Independent Non‑Medical Prescriber with demonstrable knowledge, skills and extensive experience in prescribing.
- Working knowledge of ADHD medications.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave allowance enhanced with additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year.
- Extra paid day off for birthday.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Opportunity to enjoy fresh air during lunch breaks at a clinic located opposite Catton Park.
Equal opportunities and diversity
Help for Psychology is committed to equality of opportunity and fair treatment for all employees and opposes all forms of discrimination. We are strong supporters of family‑friendly working arrangements.
Safeguarding and health and safety
All staff must comply with safeguarding policies, infection prevention and control procedures, and risk management guidelines. Relevant mandatory training will be provided.
Person specification
See Qualifications section for detailed requirements.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exception Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Application notes
This position is currently open. If you are interested, please apply as instructed.
