Nurse Practitioner (Non Medical Prescriber)

LSCft; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) in Skelmersdale is seeking a Band 7 Nurse Practitioner (Non-Medical Prescriber) to join the West Lancashire CAMHS team. The role focuses on specialist assessments, therapeutic interventions and independent prescribing for children and young people with complex mental health needs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting ADHD pathways, safeguarding and service development, with opportunities for professional leadership

Qualifications

• First level nursing qualification, RMN or equivalent.
• Independent & Supplementary Nurse Prescribing V300.
• IT skills sufficient to perform the duties of the post.
• Knowledge of assessment of children and young people with ADHD and complex needs.
• Experience in CYP services with ADHD/ASD and complex presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with complex mental health needs.
• Undertake comprehensive and risk assessments and care planning.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions in line with NICE guidance.
• Provide independent non-medical prescribing within CYP services.
• Provide leadership and clinical support to the wider team.
• Collaborate with families, schools, social care, GPs and partner agencies.
• Contribute to safeguarding, governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Education

First level nursing qualification, RMN or equivalent

Independent & Supplementary Nurse Prescribing V300

Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (Non Medical Prescriber)

Band 7

Main area Specialist Nurse Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 351-BAY1008-MS-A

Site Westgate House, Hillside Health Centre Town Skelmersdale Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (subject to confirmation) Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
• Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (Non-Medical Prescriber) to join our dedicated West Lancashire CYPMH Team within Specialist Services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated mental health professional to play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children and young people experiencing complex mental health difficulties, including ADHD and emotional distress.

Working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, you will provide specialist assessments, therapeutic interventions, clinical leadership and independent prescribing support while helping shape and develop services for children, young people and families across West Lancashire.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 Nurse Practitioner, you will:

Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with complex mental health needs

Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk assessments and care planning

Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions in line with NICE guidance

Act as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber within CYP services

Provide leadership, consultation and clinical support to the wider team

Work collaboratively with families, schools, social care, GPs and partner agencies

Contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance, service development and quality improvement initiatives

Support ADHD pathways and integrated working across CYPMH and wider services

Working for our organisation

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Education

• First level nursing qualification, RMN or equivalent
• Independent & Supplementary Nurse Prescribing V300
• Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post

Knowledge

• Demonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers
• Demonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of the client group
• Demonstrable ability to communicate to clients, their families and professionals sensitive and often difficult to receive information, using various methods including verbal, non- verbal, written and presentation skills

Experience

• Specialist working knowledge and experience of supporting and monitoring children and young people in CYP services including those diagnosed with ADHD
• Demonstrable knowledge/understanding and experience in assessment of young people with complex mental health and/or complex needs such as ADHD/ASD
• Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously

For all posts which require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check please be aware of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice, a copy of which is available by logging on to the DBS website. If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made to the successful candidate(s).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Name Kirsten Abraham Job title CAMHS Team Leader Telephone number 01695 684262 Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact the CAMHS Team Leader , Kirsten Abraham ( 01695 684262 ) or Service Manager , Stacey Bowdell (07866883946) .