Nurse - ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber (Self-Employed Contractor)

Psychiatry UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative online psychiatry service is seeking a passionate Nurse - ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber to join their dedicated team. This role offers the flexibility of self-employment, allowing you to work remotely while making a significant impact on mental health care delivery. You will manage and treat Adult ADHD patients, utilizing advanced telepsychiatry platforms and AI tools to enhance patient care. With a focus on independent prescribing, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal treatment outcomes. If you're ready to embrace a fulfilling career in mental health, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fully remote work environment

Competitive rates

Access to advanced telepsychiatry platforms

Support from a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with a V300 prescribing qualification.
• Experience in a Specialist ADHD Service or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent prescribing interventions for ADHD patients.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust medications as needed.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Independent & Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing (V300)

Advanced IT Skills

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

First-level registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

First-level registered nurse (Adult Nurse/Children’s Nurse/Learning Disabilities Nurse)

Tools

Telepsychiatry Platforms

AI Tools

Job description

Join to apply for the Nurse - ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber (Self-Employed Contractor) role at Psychiatry UK.

At Psychiatry-UK, we are dedicated to revolutionising mental health care delivery across the UK. We seek passionate professionals on a self-employed, flexible basis to join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives.

Become the UK’s #1 digital psychiatry service supporting the whole family throughout their lifecycle.

The ADHD Specialist Independent Prescribers manage and treat Adult ADHD patients with medication initiation, titration, stabilization, and transfer to shared care. Interaction with patients occurs via our secure digital messaging system, with occasional telephone or video consultations.

As a self-employed prescriber, your role includes prescribing medication, monitoring patient response, adjusting treatments, and conducting end-of-titration reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent and supplementary prescribing interventions, supporting Psychiatry UK Patients with medication initiation, review, and treatment decisions.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness, identify side effects, and make prescribing changes per NICE guidelines (NG87) and Psychiatry UK standards.
• Use validated screening and monitoring tools to ensure excellent patient care and optimize treatment.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records, collaborating with patients and Consultant Psychiatrists.
• Ensure informed choice and shared decision-making with patients.
• Participate in out-of-office support to maintain the Titration Team's functions.
• Conduct risk assessments and review safeguarding needs during ongoing patient care.
• Manage your patient caseload effectively.
• Adhere to Psychiatry UK response time SLAs (within 3 working days).
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• First-level registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or
• First-level registered nurse (Adult Nurse/Children’s Nurse/Learning Disabilities Nurse) with at least one year post-qualification experience in secondary mental health services or further training (desirable).
• Independent & Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification with 1-year post-prescribing experience.
• One-year post-prescribing experience in a Specialist ADHD Service (including private or NHS secondary mental health practice) or equivalent.

Secondary mental health experience involves inpatient care, community mental health teams, psychological wellbeing services, crisis resolution, home treatment teams, assertive outreach, and early intervention teams.

• Advanced IT skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Requirements

• DBS enhanced clearance.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage your caseload, and adapt to evolving service needs.
• If you are a Pharmacist, please apply via the appropriate advertisement.

What We Offer

• Diverse referral sources.
• Streamlined payment system.
• Quality assurance and high patient satisfaction.
• Safeguarding support.
• Secure online workspace with pre-configured equipment.
• Support from a dedicated team.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Competitive rates.
• Access to advanced telepsychiatry platforms and AI tools.

Join us if you're passionate about mental health care and meet our qualifications. Be part of our innovative online psychiatry service.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Psychiatry UK is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and ensuring a fair recruitment process.