ADHD Prescribing Nurse/Clinical Service Lead

Maudsley Learning; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking an ambitious ADHD Prescribing Nurse/Clinical Service Lead to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the ADHD medication review team, manage complex cases, and provide psychoeducation to service users. The position requires a skilled professional with a strong background in child and adolescent mental health, who can work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to diversity and high-quality care, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the community and advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with CAMHS experience and non-medical prescriber qualification.
• MSc or equivalent with a portfolio in child and adolescent mental health.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ADHD medication review team and manage a caseload.
• Conduct ADHD assessments and provide psychoeducation sessions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to service development.

Skills

Leadership and management

Clinical assessment

Psychoeducation

Consultation and supervision

Quality Improvement methodology

Verbal and written communication

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Knowledge of childhood disorders

Education

First level nursing qualification (RMN, RSCN, or HV)

MSc level qualification or equivalent

Job description

ADHD Prescribing Nurse/Clinical Service Lead

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Main area: Learning Disability Mental Health

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8a

Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 334-NUR-6830483-LF

Site: Kaleidoscope, Town Catford

Salary: £61,927 - £68,676 per annum inclusive of HCAS

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.

We are committed to providing high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for the care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission rates our services as ‘good’.

This is an exciting time of development and expansion of the ADHD provision within Lewisham CAMHS. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Nurse Prescriber (or qualified prescribing equivalent) to work clinically and manage a small team.

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

1. Provide leadership and management support to the ADHD medication review team.
2. Manage a caseload, providing analysis of complex information for planning and management.
3. Undertake assessments, including ADHD assessments.
4. Provide psychoeducation information sessions/groups.
5. Offer advice and consultation on client care to other members of the service.
6. Liaise with medical colleagues and partner agencies.
7. Work autonomously within professional practice guidelines.
8. Contribute to policy and service development, undertake research, service evaluation and audit.
9. Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Person specification

Qualifications & Registration

• First level nursing qualification (RMN, RSCN, or HV) with related CAMHS experience.
• Non-medical prescriber with appropriate NMC registration.
• All applications will require professional registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council.
• MSc level qualification or equivalent with evidence of a comprehensive portfolio of post-registration professional development in child and adolescent mental health.

Experience

• Experience working as an independent non-medical prescriber with a CAMHS service.
• Experience of clinical leadership and providing clinical support.
• Experience of CAMHS assessment and ADHD assessments.
• Experience of consultation and clinical supervision of other staff.
• Experience of using QI methodology.

Knowledge & Skills

• Highly specialist knowledge of childhood disorders.
• Knowledge of legislation and national policy related to mental health issues.
• Awareness of racial and diversity issues impacting service access.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

The Trust is committed to providing services that embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics.

Please note:

• All applications for this post will need to be made online.
• Read and understand the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role.
• Closing date is a guide only; the vacancy may close earlier.
• Once you have submitted your application, you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system.
• Should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, your application has not been successful.
• Priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees.
• We are a smoke-free Trust.