Nurse Independent Prescriber - ADHD/Mental Health Specialist - Boots Online Doctor

Boots; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in London is seeking an Independent Prescribing Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. You will conduct remote consultations for patients with ADHD and support the mental health service. Required qualifications include current NMC registration and an Independent Prescribing Qualification, with at least one year of relevant experience. The role offers flexible, remote, or hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling support

Qualifications

• 1+ years of prescribing experience in ADHD care.
• Must have current NMC registration and V300 qualification.
• Experience in risk assessments and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote consultations and prescribing for ADHD.
• Participate in weekly MDT meetings and clinical audits.
• Contribute to continuous service development.

Skills

Current NMC registration

Independent Prescribing Qualification (V300)

Prescribing experience within ADHD care

Experience in adult mental health services

Confident using digital tools and clinical systems

Job description

Job Description

Contract: Permanent & Full Time

Hours: 8:30 am-5:30 pm or 9:00 am-6:00 pm (with a 1-hour lunch)

Weekend work: Some weekend shifts required, based on service needs.

Location: Remote or Hybrid. Some office time will be needed in our Support Office - Angel, Islington

Recruitment Partner: Shannon Linton ([e-mail])

Are you dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with ADHD? Are you looking to be part of an innovative, digitally focused healthcare service where your expertise is respected and supported? Join our dynamic and expanding multidisciplinary team as an Independent Prescribing Nurse, specialising in ADHD and mental health care.

About the role

You\'ll conduct remote consultations (video and phone) with patients undergoing ADHD medication titration and post-stabilisation, prescribing in line with NICE guidelines using systems like SystmOne and EPS. You\'ll also offer non-pharmacological strategies to support individual treatment goals and have the opportunity to support our Depression and Anxiety Service.

There may be occasional travel to our London (Islington) office for team meetings or training. Depending on your location, you may also support in-person ADHD prescribing clinics in central London.

Key responsibilities

• Participating in weekly MDT meetings, clinical audits, supervision sessions, and ongoing training.
• Contributing to continuous service development and innovation.
• Being part of the duty prescriber rota - triaging referrals, handling urgent patient/GP queries, and managing prescription requests.
• Attending a short daily clinical team "huddle" for service updates.

What you\'ll need to have

• Current NMC registration.
• Independent Prescribing Qualification (V300).
• At least 1 year of prescribing experience within ADHD care.
• Previous experience working in adult mental health services.
• Familiarity with national clinical guidelines and understanding of professional limitations.
• Proven ability to consult independently, make sound clinical decisions, and escalate appropriately.
• Experience in risk assessments and safeguarding escalation.
• Positive, proactive mindset with a commitment to service improvement.
• Confident using digital tools and clinical systems.

It would be great if you also have

• Formal training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adult ADHD.
• Experience working in a newly established service.
• Skills and experience in completing ADHD diagnostic assessments.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What\'s next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.