Nurse Medical Prescriber Adult ADHD Team (NMP)

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Nuneaton is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to enhance the ADHD service. This role involves conducting specialist assessments, initiating medication, and leading care transitions for young adults. Ideal candidates will possess a Nurse Independent Prescriber qualification and relevant experience, bringing compassion and collaboration to a dedicated team. Benefits include generous leave, flexible working, and well-being support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Learning and development programs

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts at retailers

Wellbeing support

Staff networks

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with specialization in mental health nursing.
• Experience with ADHD services and medication management.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical reviews of ADHD medication.
• Manage the ADHD Transitions Service for young people.
• Deliver specialist assessments and medication plans.
• Facilitate liaison among stakeholders and services.
• Monitor service performance metrics and outcomes.
• Provide support to colleagues and students.

Skills

Clinical assessment and intervention

Medication management

Collaboration with mental health teams

Supervision and mentorship

Education

Nurse Independent Prescriber qualification

Relevant nursing degree

Job description

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will play a key role within the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service - ADHD Service, working as part of a small, skilled team including an NMP, Nurse Associate, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Admin staff. As a Nurse Independent Prescriber, the post holder will conduct specialist ADHD assessments, initiate and adjust medication following clinical guidelines, and provide safe, evidence-based prescribing. This role also involves advanced clinical interventions, ongoing case management, and close collaboration with the consultant psychiatrist to ensure high-quality, person-centred care. The team delivers core functions such as the ADHD Transitions Service and the Annual Review Service for ADHD. The post holder will serve as the principal link for young people transitioning from Children's Specialist Mental Health Services to adult care, and for adults requiring annual medication reviews under Shared Care Agreements with their GPs. This role combines clinical expertise, service coordination, and professional liaison. Key responsibilities include:

1. Conducting comprehensive clinical reviews of ADHD medication and care plans in partnership with GPs, in line with Shared Care Agreements.
2. Co-leading and managing the ADHD Transitions Service to facilitate smooth transfer of care for young people with complex mental health needs from children’s to adult services.
3. Delivering specialist assessments, developing evidence-based medication plans, and implementing tailored therapeutic interventions.
4. Facilitating liaison among children’s services, adult mental health teams, GPs, and other partners.
5. Monitoring and reporting on service performance metrics, including waiting lists and outcomes.
6. Providing supervision, mentorship, and support to colleagues and students.
7. Contributing to ADHD training and awareness initiatives for staff and stakeholders.

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we offer a wide range of health services and are committed to serving our communities. We prioritize 'people at our heart', caring for staff as well as patients, and offer extensive benefits and development opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
• Flexible working options
• Learning and development programs, including apprenticeships, distance learning, and mentoring
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, cycling, home electronics, and gym memberships
• Discounts at various retailers and entertainment venues
• Wellbeing support, including counselling and external helplines
• Staff networks and support groups

We seek individuals passionate about improving community wellbeing, aligned with our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and respect.