Highly Specialist ADHD Nurse Practitioner

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust in London is seeking an experienced ADHD Nurse Prescriber to lead the ADHD pathway. The role involves delivering ADHD care, managing complex cases, and conducting assessments. Candidates must have a nursing qualification and experience in CAMHS. The position offers a unique opportunity to work independently as part of a community service.

Qualifications

• Must have first level nursing qualification and CAMHS experience.
• Requires non-medical prescriber status with NMC registration.
• Experience with children and young people in mental health is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead on ADHD pathway in CAMHS service.
• Manage own caseload of clients with ADHD.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and care plans.

Skills

Leadership on ADHD pathway

Independent treatment initiation

Mental health assessment

Clinical and managerial roles

Education

First level nursing qualification (RMN, RSCN, HV)

MSc level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Southwark CAMHS are looking to recruit to our community CAMHS service: an experienced and motivated highly specialist ADHD Nurse Prescriber to lead on the ADHD pathway in our community.

The successful candidate will be independent and able to work in both a clinical and managerial role, confident in the delivery of ADHD care including ADHD medication management and physical health assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on and contribute clinically to all aspects of the ADHD pathway including screening, assessment, psycho-education, medication management, behavioural management, care planning, risk assessment and management, and transition to adult services.
• Managing your own caseload of C&YP with ADHD, including more complex cases involving comorbid mental health and neuropsychiatric difficulties.
• Independent treatment initiation and review within your scope of practice.
• Liaising with medical colleagues, partner agencies, and adult mental health professionals across a range of settings.
• Completing risk assessments and care plans.

Requirements

• First level nursing qualification (registration RMN or RSCN or HV) with related CAMHS experience and MSc level qualification or equivalent.
• Non-medical prescriber with appropriate NMC registration.
• Experience of specialist mental health assessment and treatment with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision.