ADHD Specialist Nurse Practitioner Non-Medical Prescriber

Transformation Unit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist Nurse Practitioner ADHD Non Medical Prescriber (Band 7) for North Manchester CAMHS. The role involves ADHD assessment, non-medical prescribing, and delivering high-quality mental health care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work toward AfC 8a within 12–18 months, joining a warm, supportive team with opportunities for professional development and clinical governance involvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or other Health Care Degree qualification.
• Current registration/accreditation with a professional body.
• Qualifications relevant to teaching/training in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake specialist CAMHS assessments identifying needs of children and young people with ADHD and families.
• Carry out and monitor treatment programmes including prescribing as required with consent.
• Work autonomously from assessment to diagnosis and long-term management.
• Manage ADHD waiting list and provide consultation and training to staff.
• Hold a caseload and provide high‑level assessment and intervention.
• Follow professional guidelines and contribute to supervision within CAMHS.
• Use research skills for audit, policy and service development.

Education

Registered Nurse or other Health Care Degree qualification

Registration/accreditation with a professional body (e.g. NMC, HCPC)

Qualifications relevant to teaching/training in the workplace

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist Nurse Practitioner ADHD Non Medical Prescriber (Band 7) for North Manchester CAMHS. The role involves ADHD assessment, non-medical prescribing, and delivering high-quality mental health care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work toward AfC 8a within 12–18 months, joining a warm, supportive team with opportunities for professional development and clinical governance involvement.