Non-Medical Prescriber - Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Somerset is seeking a Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber for the Adult ADHD Service. This role involves conducting assessments and prescribing medications as part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving adult ADHD services. Applicants should be a registered RMN, RNMH, RNLD, or Pharmacist with the V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Exclusive discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Registered RMN, RNMH, RNLD, or Pharmacist with relevant qualifications.
• Experience of working with adults with ADHD.
• Knowledge of side effects of ADHD medications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ADHD assessments and pharmacological interventions.
• Lead and participate in service development.
• Act on clinical judgement and make autonomous decisions.

Skills

Conduct ADHD assessments

Prescribe controlled drugs

Lead quality improvement projects

Act as clinical expert

Excellent communication

Education

V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Current GPhC registration

Ongoing CPD

Job description

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RNMH), Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD), or a Registered Pharmacist with the V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

This is an exciting time to join a creative and innovative team. We're looking for professionals who thrive on transforming and shaping services as we continue to grow and improve.

The Somerset Adult ADHD Service is seeking a Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber to join our compassionate, forward-thinking, and values-driven team. We are a county-wide service dedicated to delivering high-quality ADHD assessments and treatment for adults in Somerset who have not yet received a diagnosis.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct ADHD assessments and provide pharmacological treatments
• Prescribe 'off-label' and controlled drugs as an independent prescriber
• Lead quality improvement projects as our service evolves

We pride ourselves on supporting staff wellbeing and fostering a safe, positive team culture. Our team lives by the values of kindness, respect, and teamwork, and we embrace digital solutions to enhance patient care and outcomes.

What we offer:

• Flexible working options: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Compressed hours available
• Core hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
• CPD funding and access to training within the scope of the service
• A supportive, values-driven environment focused on wellbeing

Main duties of the job

• Deliver ADHD assessments and provide pharmacological interventions, including prescribing controlled and off-label medications.
• Triage referrals and perform comprehensive case note reviews.
• Act as a clinical expert and independent prescriber within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Hold a clinical caseload and maintain high standards of care and accurate clinical documentation.
• Use your advanced knowledge to contribute to treatment plans, risk assessments, and patient reviews.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with service users, families, carers, GPs, and colleagues.
• Lead and participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits.
• Provide clinical supervision, support and training to other professionals.
• Promote mental health education and help develop non-pharmacological treatment pathways.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

As a key member of the Somerset Adult ADHD Service, you will:

• Operate independently without direct supervision, empowered to make autonomous decisions based on clinical judgement.
• Assess complex needs and deliver safe, responsive, evidence-based care aligned with NICE guidelines and Trust policies.
• Use your specialist understanding to prioritise urgent referrals, plan clinical interventions, and manage your caseload effectively.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborate closely with partner agencies to ensure seamless patient journeys.
• Uphold safeguarding standards and work within legal frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Actively engage in clinical governance, incident reporting, and audits to support a high-quality and safe service.
• Contribute to the training and ongoing professional development of colleagues and students.
• Be a visible, compassionate leader within the service, supporting the ADHD Lead in day-to-day operations, recruitment and service improvement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered RMN / RNMH / RNLD or Pharmacist with current GPhC registration. V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, recorded with NMC or GPhC. Evidence of ongoing CPD and relevant post-registration training. Experience of working with adults with ADHD and associated comorbidities. Knowledge of side effects and monitoring of ADHD medications. Experience in managing a caseload within a community or outpatient setting.
• Completion of ADHD training or equivalent. Supervisory or management experience. Experience contributing to service improvement or quality improvement initiatives.

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.

Clinical Lead, Somerset Adult ADHD Service