Specialist Mental Health Practitioner/Non-medical prescriber – ADHD

NHS; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Wythenshawe seeks a Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to assess and manage ADHD in children and young people. This full-time role requires strong communication skills and experience in mental health care, with opportunities for professional development. Salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum. Join a supportive team focused on clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post qualification experience working with children and young people.
• Proven experience with mental health difficulties, managing a complex caseload.
• Ability to perform complex diagnostic assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for complex mental health needs and risk levels.
• Manage own caseload providing high quality care.
• Consult with schools and partner agencies for support.

Skills

Effective ADHD assessments

Risk management

Communication skills

Therapeutic interventions

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse in Mental Health

Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing

Certificate in supervision skills

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Mental Health Practitioner/Non-medical prescriber – ADHD

The closing date is 03 December 2025

We are seeking a nurse of any discipline to join our Partnership team with a focus on assessment, diagnosis and management of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

You will provide a range of high quality assessments and interventions appropriate to the child or young person's needs which will include neuro-developmental assessment, computer based assessment, mental state assessment, risk assessment and management, family and social assessment, consultation, formulation and evidence based interventions.

The post holder will have a range of skills and knowledge base to deliver clinical aspects of the role in a multi-disciplinary team setting and will be competent to do this work as an autonomous practitioner within professional practice guidelines. The post holder will be a Non-Medical Prescriber or willing to complete the training to become a Non-Medical Prescriber.

Main duties of the job

You will offer assessment for complex mental health needs and levels of risk, including safeguarding and self-harm.

You will offer prescribing clinics, involving initiation and titration dependent upon qualifications and experience and alongside colleagues in the multi disciplinary in the team. You will be responsible for delivering evidence based and medication interventions in line with national guidance and care pathways.

You will manage your own caseload, providing a range of high quality care appropriate to the child or young person's needs which will include mental state assessment, risk assessment and management, family and social assessment, consultation and interventions.

You must be confident and experienced in communication, due to the high level of liaison needed between CAMHS and other services and be willing to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the young people.

You will offer consultation for schools and partner agencies.

You will provide advice via an allocated duty slot within the service.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Registration and Qualifications

• You must have a recognised qualification in: ? Registered Nursing: Registered Nurse in Mental Health (RMN/ RNMH), Registered Nurse for Sick Children (RSCN) or equivalent and ? Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing (or willingness to complete)
• You must be registered/accredited with a professional body: NMC / GMC
• Certificate in supervision skills or equivalent
• Additional post graduate training in psychological therapies and interventions

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Ability to carry out and monitor effective ADHD assessments, treatments and therapies including understanding of potential unwanted side effects from medication
• Ability to perform complex diagnostic assessments as an autonomous practitioner across a range of mental health conditions
• Ability to identify and manage risk in individuals presenting with mental health needs
• Highly developed knowledge of evidence-based practice across a range of therapeutic interventions with this client group
• Able to foster partnerships and working relationships with other professional networks
• To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead practitioner
• Able to demonstrate and understanding, acceptance of and commitment to the principles underlying equal opportunities, treating every person with respect
• Delivery of group work and workshops
• Experience of audit and research

Experience

• Minimum 1 year post qualification experience of working with children and young people.
• Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties, including autonomous management of a complex caseload which frequently deals with distressing and emotional circumstances.
• Proven experience of working effectively with children and young people with a full range of mental health difficulties providing both assessment and therapeutic interventions, across settings, including community, outpatient and clinics.
• Extensive experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding.
• Experience of working autonomously as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of liaison and consulting with a range of healthcare and other relevant agencies and professionals
• Experience of designing, planning and undertaking clinical research/service evaluation
• Post qualification experience of Non-Medical Prescribing
• Experience of policy and/or service development
• Community mental health experience across a variety of settings.
• Experience of using computer based assessment applications such as QbTest.
• Experience of leading service audit and/or research programmes
• Formal training in clinical supervision

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Manchester CAMHS

Stratus house, The Carol Kendrick Centre

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-MCH-7602475-RL4

Job locations

South Manchester CAMHS

Stratus house, The Carol Kendrick Centre