Senior Practitioner with non-medical prescribing responsibilities

Integrated Care System; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Brighton is looking for a part-time Senior Practitioner skilled in non-medical prescribing. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of ADHD or a willingness to learn about it. This role offers robust supervision, flexible work solutions, and the chance to work within a passionate team dedicated to improving care and outcomes for service users.

Benefits

Flexible work solutions, including remote work

Supportive team environment

Regular supervision and team meetings

Qualifications

• NMC or HCPC Registration is required.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days.
• Experience as a non-medical prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload with autonomy.
• Engage in reflective practice with colleagues.
• Participate in team meetings for wellbeing and case discussion.

Skills

Understanding of ADHD

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Occupational Therapy or Professional Qualification

Post Registration Study to degree level in independent and supplementary prescribing

Mentorship Course / ENB998 or equivalent

Job description

Senior Practitioner with non-medical prescribing responsibilities

Would you like to work in a small and supportive team where everyone is valued?

Would you love to enjoy genuinely satisfying and meaningful therapeutic relationships with service users?

Are you interested in ADHD and autism? Or have you ever thought "I wish I knew more about ADHD and autism"?

We want the right person to join our service - if any of the above applies, read on

Main duties of the job

What we are looking for

a part-time Clinical Practitioner who is also trained as a non-medical prescriber

a colleague who has an understanding of ADHD or who has a genuine interest in learning more about ADHD (and associated conditions)

someone who has enthusiasm to learn (however experienced) and to be part of a team

someone who likes to manage their diary and enjoy autonomy as a practitioner - whilst having the reassurance of knowing what is expected from their role and activity (always knowing there are colleagues available for reflection)

About us

What we can offer

an opportunity to really learn about a much-misunderstood condition (ADHD) - to develop any existing understanding you have and to feel confident and competent in your specialism. You can also learn about autism and tics and Tourette's

a well-defined role as a non-medical prescriber - using these skills and knowledge every day with fantastic clinical outcomes

Robust and meaningful supervision - managerial and clinical. You will receive regular medical supervision alongside your NMP peers as well as one-to-one clinical supervision. Our Team Leader will help you stay on track with your caseload. We have weekly practitioner meetings for wellbeing and team building and a weekly MDT meeting for case discussion and reflection. We keep meetings focused, positive and productive

A highly skilled and committed team who are passionate about our work. We have very close links to ongoing innovative research and we use this to improve our care. We have a team of "experts by experience" who challenge and encourage us to get better. We have a strong culture of co-production. We love sharing our knowledge and insights with our colleagues in other services.

Flexible work solutions - including remote working

Job responsibilities

We would love to chat with you (we always want to talk about our service). Don't worry if you are not sure - we won't hold you to anything.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapy or Professional Qualification
• NMC or HCPC Registration
• Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
• Evidence of CPD
• Post Registration Study to degree level in independent and supplementary prescribing
• Mentorship Course / ENB998 or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.