Non Medical Prescriber

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; Wood Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Non Medical Prescriber to support young people with Autism and ADHD within the neurodevelopmental pathway. The role involves assessments, independent prescribing, and managing ADHD clinics, with a focus on delivering high-quality care. A Nursing Qualification and experience in CAMHS are essential. This position offers a collaborative work environment and entails responsibilities like mentoring and safeguarding. High Cost Area Supplement applies depending on location.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months experience of prescribing preferred.
• Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
• Experience running ADHD clinics.

Responsibilities

• Providing assessments and supporting diagnosis for young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health problems.
• Acting as an Independent Nurse Prescriber.
• Prioritising and managing own workload with minimal supervision.
• Providing services to a multicultural and diverse population.
• Working autonomously with other health professionals.
• Offering comprehensive assessments in clinic and service user's home.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and procedures.
• Mentoring and advocating for service users.

Skills

Independent Nurse Prescriber

Experience with ADHD

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Mentoring

Physical health monitoring

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

Non Medical Prescriber

The closing date is 19 December 2025

The post holder will be based within the neurodevelopmental pathway, supporting young people with Autism and ADHD. This will include involvement in weekly neurodevelopmental assessment clinics, offering further specialist assessment if required, completing written reports and offering further advice and support/signposting information.

The postholder will work autonomously and with support from the consultant to undertake ADHD prescribing duties and manage ADHD clinics.

The post holder will be responsible for completing risk assessments of the young people who they review and responding to risk appropriately, including safeguarding risks. They will work alongside the CAMHS team, and also other agencies to meet the needs of this client group. They will be responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing care plans.

Main duties of the job

• Providing assessments and supporting diagnosis for young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health problems.
• Acting as an Independent Nurse Prescriber.
• Prioritising and managing own workload with minimal supervision.
• Providing services to a multicultural and diverse population, delivering a very high standard of care to children and young people as one of the senior practitioners.
• Working autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent standards of care.
• Offering comprehensive assessments in the clinic and service user's own home.
• Working effectively within the CAMHS locality team.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and procedures.
• Working effectively with our partners.
• Ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to and that all referrals are seen in a timely manner.
• Mentoring.
• Advocating for the service user.
• Attending CPAs both in clinic and off site.
• Physical health monitoring.

About us

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co‑produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Starting with Us

NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).

High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Job responsibilities

• Providing assessments and supporting diagnosis for young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health problems.
• Acting as an Independent Nurse Prescriber.
• Prioritising and managing own workload with minimal supervision.
• Providing services to a multicultural and diverse population, delivering a very high standard of care to children and young people as one of the senior practitioners.
• Working autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent standards of care.
• Offering comprehensive assessments in the clinic and service user's own home.
• Working effectively within the CAMHS locality team.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and procedures.
• Working effectively with our partners.
• Ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to and that all referrals are seen in a timely manner.
• Mentoring.
• Advocating for the service user.
• Attending CPAs both in clinic and off site.
• Physical health monitoring.

Person Specification

Nursing Qualifications

• Nursing Qualification
• 6–12 months experience of prescribing
• Experience of working in CAMHS

Experience working with Complex families in CAMHS

• Experience running ADHD clinics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust