Non Medical Prescriber - Oxford

Are you passionate about working within the field of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)?

If you are considering applying for a B7 Non Medical Prescribing role, then we have an exciting opportunity within the Neurodevelopmental Conditions Service (NDC), where we have a reputation for being creative, innovative, forward-thinking, dynamic, and research-led.

As a service, we work closely with Oxford University to lead on research opportunities. With the support of NHS England, the NDC service is currently developing a new diagnostic ASD Adolescent assessment tool. The project will continue for another year to complete phase 2, which will include data analysis of the tool and working towards publication.

The wellbeing of our Administrative and Clinical staff is top of our agenda; we have an active Wellbeing Team and regular opportunities for staff support. We have a strong ethos of collaboration, shared reflection, and team working.

The role of the Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) is to provide expert specialist practice and ensure the delivery of effective evidence-based clinical practice. Under supervision, the NMP will lead the care of a complex caseload of young people and provide an independent prescribing service for young people in line with Trust policy and supported through a Governance framework.

Some Of The Key Duties Will Be To

1. Work with a dynamic and inspirational non-medical prescribing team
2. Hold responsibility for a caseload of Children and young people, offering independent prescribing and medication monitoring
3. Support the development of the ADHD treatment offer in the team
4. Attend supervision with the NMP team and medic team
5. Provide expert specialist practice and ensure the delivery of treatment is evidence-based

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

1. Excellent opportunities for career progression
2. Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
3. 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
4. NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers
5. Competitive pension scheme
6. Lease car scheme
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. Employee Assistance Programme
9. Mental Health First Aiders
10. Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
11. Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracy Oliver Browne Job title: Clinical Team Manager Email address: Tracy.Oliverbrowne@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01865 902447

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.