Non-Medical Prescriber in Adult ADHD

NHS; Sidcup; In loco; GBP 56.000 - 63.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) in ADHD for the Adult Community Mental Health Services. The post is a fixed-term contract 12 months with 37.5 hours per week, based at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup.

Salary £55,524–£62,652 per annum, NHS pay scale, yearly. You will work autonomously within the ADHD service to provide clinical assessment, intervention, and medication management, aligned with NICE guidelines and best practices.

Competenze

• RMN registration with NMC.
• Prescriber qualification and authority.
• ADHD training or equivalent experience.

Mansioni

• Conduct thorough assessments of adults with ADHD using recognised tools.
• Develop, implement and regularly review personalised care plans.
• Prescribe, titrate and review ADHD medications within supervised scope.
• Contribute to psychoeducational groups for patients and carers.
• Lead and supervise junior multidisciplinary staff within the team.

Conoscenze

Nurse prescriber

ADHD management

Clinical assessment

Formazione

RMN

Prescriber

ADHD training

Descrizione del lavoro

Main area Adult Community Mental Health Services Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (external candidates - fixed term, internal candidates - secondment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 277-8409694-CMH

Site Queen Mary' Hospital Town Sidcup Salary £55,524 - £62,652 pa inc Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 01/12/2026

Job overview

** Previous Applicants Need Not Apply **

The Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) in ADHD is a qualified and experienced nurse prescriber who will work autonomously within the Adult ADHD Service, providing specialist clinical assessment, intervention, and medication management for individuals diagnosed with ADHD.

The NMP will play a key role in delivering high-quality care in line with NICE guidelines and current best practices in ADHD management. The post holder will also contribute to service development, clinical leadership, and education within the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct thorough assessments of clients' mental health, social, and physical needs using recognised ADHD assessment tools.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review personalised care plans, incorporating both evidence-based and person-centred approaches.
• ProvideclinicalinterventionsfocusedonsupportingadultclientswithADHDin managing symptoms, setting goals, and improving daily functioning.
• Prescribe, titrate and review ADHD medication within scope of practice and supervision concordance.
• Contribute to psychoeducational groups for patients and carers, covering essential topics such as understanding ADHD, available treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
• Support medical staff in delivering information related to medication as part of psychoeducational programmes.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments, especially for clients with complex comorbidities or those presenting safety concerns.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement risk management plans, providing input on clients’ needs and concerns.
• Line manage and supervise junior multidisciplinary staff.

Working for our organisation

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We Listen
• We Care

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further detailed information relating to the role and responsibilities can be found in the attached supporting documentation

Person specification

Qualification

• RMN
• Prescriber
• ADHD training

Experience

• Extensive experience in varied/complex work
• Prescribing experience in ND/MH work
• Experience supervising, teaching, and developing the skills of students, junior staff, and colleagues.

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, including handling complex and sensitive situations.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), with a clear understanding of MDT roles and functions in the context of ADHD care.
• Advanced skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised care and risk management plans tailored to the needs of adults with ADHD.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.

If you have declared you are part of the armed forces community, you may be asked to provide evidence during the recruitment process. If you misrepresent this information, your offer may be withdrawn. For Armed Forces specific support, see our webpage: https://oxleas.nhs.uk/armed-forces-community/

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct.Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high volume of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.