Specialist Nurse Practitioner ADHD Non Medical Prescriber

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is recruiting a Specialist Nurse Practitioner (ADHD Non Medical Prescriber) to join the CAMHS ADHD team in North Manchester. The post is Band 7, permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week).

You will assess children and young people with ADHD, provide prescribing and clinical management under supervision, and work within a multidisciplinary team. Training to become a Non-Medical Prescriber is expected, with a target AfC 8a within 12–18 months.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or equivalent health care degree with professional body registration.
• Experience assessing children and young people with mental health problems.
• Experience in CAMHS and working with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage risk and safeguarding within a clinical setting.
• Mentoring and supervision experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake specialist CAMHS assessments for children/young people with ADHD.
• Provide prescribing and treatment planning for ADHD with consent.
• Autonomously manage a caseload within CAMHS.
• Supervise and train other staff as required.
• Contribute to audit, policy development and service improvement.

Skills

ADHD assessment

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance

Caseload management

Education

Registered Health Care Degree

NMC registration / professional body registration

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Specialist Nurse Practitioner ADHD Non Medical Prescriber

Band 7

Main area CAMHS ADHD Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-SHCG-8292413-RL4

Site North Manchester CAMHS, The Bridge Town Manchester Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum (Pro Rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

North Manchester CAMHS is seeking to recruit a non-medical prescriber to join our multidisciplinary CAMH's Team and work alongside a wide range of colleagues from occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, social work, CAMHS and community paediatrics.

The post holder will be joining a warm, dynamic and hardworking team who look after each other and have a range of excellent skill, knowledge and experience to share with you.

The successful candidate will be a registered professional and have a proven ability to provide assessment of ADHD and interventions to young people and parents/carers with ADHD and mental health difficulties.

They will be expected to deliver consultation and advice to the multi-disciplinary team as well as other professionals and agencies involved in the care plan.

The post holder will be willing to complete the training to become a Non-Medical Prescriber and the expectation is that the post holder achieves the level of AfC 8a in 12-18 months.

Main duties of the job

Plan and undertake specialist CAMHS assessments which identify the needs of children and young people with ADHD and their families.

Carry out and monitor clinically effective treatment programmes and therapies, including the independent and supplementary prescribing of medications for ADHD as required with consent from young people and families, stopping treatment in accordance with national and local policies and guidelines or individual’s clinical condition and understanding the potential for unwanted side effects including adverse drug reactions, interactions and contraindications.

Practice in a manner that is clinically autonomous from assessment through to diagnosis and long-term management of children and young people with ADHD, including writing prescriptions for controlled drugs and other medications where appropriate.

Support the management of the ADHD waiting list for the service.

Provide consultation and training to other members of staff.

Hold a caseload to maintain registration and provide high level assessment and intervention in line with the post's seniority and expected level of experience and skill.

Working within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic supervision of CAMHS practice within the service.

Utilizing research skills for audit, policy and service development and research.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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.

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or other relevant Health Care Degree qualification
• You must be registered/accredited with a professional body. e.g. NMC, SW England, UKCP, HCPC, BACP
• Qualifications relevant to teaching/training in the workplace.

Experience

• Experience Proven experience of assessment of children and young people.
• Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties.
• Experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding
• Experience of developing and providing evidenced based assessments, formulations, and care plans
• Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals.
• Experience of autonomously managing a caseload within a service.
• Experience of mentoring and supervision of others.
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures.
• Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
• Experience of providing interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families.
• Community Mental Health Experience.
• Experience in working with individuals and groups
• Experience of delivering training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Up to date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation
• To develop, run and maintain own clinical case work clinics within Trust and National Guidelines
• Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
• The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely.
• The ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures / ROMs effectively and in collaboration with the child, young person, and family.
• To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GP’s, maintaining positive working relationships.
• The ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice.
• To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead Practitioner.
• The ability to work independently with the support of clinical supervision and case management supervision.
• Ability to manage and organise own time and diary.
• Sensory Processing Training / Skills

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.