Lead ADHD Nurse Practitioner & Independent Prescriber

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Nurse Practitioner (Non Medical Prescriber) to lead an ADHD assessment and monitoring service across the Lancashire footprint. The post is full-time (37.5 hours) with clinics mainly in Central & West, and travel around the county is required.

We place a strong emphasis on professional development, supervision, teamwork, and flexible working patterns to support staff wellbeing and high-quality clinical care.

Responsibilities

• As lead nurse in ADHD, develop and deliver Lancashire-wide assessment and monitoring services and evaluate clinical practice.
• Work autonomously as Independent Nurse Prescriber across Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
• Conduct needs-led, evidence-based ADHD assessments and brief interventions for young people, families, and carers, including cases of deliberate self-harm.
• Liaise with CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services and community partners to develop integrated care packages.

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Nurse Practitioner (Non Medical Prescriber) to lead an ADHD assessment and monitoring service across the Lancashire footprint. The post is full-time (37.5 hours) with clinics mainly in Central & West, and travel around the county is required.

We place a strong emphasis on professional development, supervision, teamwork, and flexible working patterns to support staff wellbeing and high-quality clinical care.