Non-Medical Prescriber in Adult ADHD

** 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.

• 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 psycho educational 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 psycho educational 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.

• RMN
• Prescriber
• ADHD training

• 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.

• 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.

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.