Team Lead – ADHD Titration Service

Psychiatry UK; Camelford; Remote; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital psychiatry provider in the UK seeks a Team Lead for its ADHD Titration Service. This remote role involves overseeing a team and managing patient care, ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines. Candidates must be registered nurses or pharmacists with relevant ADHD experience and the ability to work autonomously. Competitive salary of £74,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Well Hub Subscription

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Volunteering Day

Enhanced Sickness and Family Leave pay

Length of Service Bonus

Work from Home allowance

Pension options

Qualifications

• First-level registered Mental Health nurse (RMN) or related nursing qualification.
• 1-year post-prescribing qualification experience in Specialist ADHD Service.
• ADHD experience must include managing patients with prescribing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based prescribing for adult ADHD patients.
• Manage a defined caseload of patients during treatment phases.
• Collaborate with Consultant Psychiatrists for patient-centred care.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Nurse with V300 qualification

Independent & Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Job description

Team Lead – ADHD Titration Service

(Formerly Titration Team – Deputy Lead)

United Kingdom (Remote)

Reporting to: Clinical Operations Manager – ADHD Titration Service

Remuneration: £74,000 FTE- plus £1000 working from home allowance

Contract Type:Permanent/Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Location:Home-based/various UK meeting locations as required

Closing Date for applications: 12 noon - Thursday 14th August 2025*

About Us:

Psychiatry UK is the UK’s leading provider of digital psychiatry services, working both privately and with the NHS to support children, teenagers and adults with expert, patient-centred care.

A career with Psychiatry UK allows you to expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and gain valuable life experience—all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote full-time role. As part of a leading online mental health service, you'll collaborate with innovative, forward-thinking professionals in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to making a real difference.

The Team Lead – ADHD Titration Service plays a crucial role within Psychiatry UK, reporting directly to the Clinical Operations Manager. This position is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the Titration team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality clinical services. The Titration Team Lead supports service development, operational excellence, and clinical governance aligned with Psychiatry UK’s strategic objectives.

The post holder will allocate their time across team leadership, pathway ownership, clinical supervision, and operational management to deliver continuous improvement and maintain high standards of patient care.

This role is predominantly remote (applicants must reside in the UK) but requires attendance at various meeting locations within the UK as needed and adheres to Psychiatry UK's flexitime principles.

As our Team Lead – ADHD Titration Service you will:

• Provide safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing for adult ADHD patients in line with NICE guidelines, Psychiatry UK clinical policies, and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Prescribing Framework.

• Manage a defined caseload of patients during the titration and ongoing treatment phases, ensuring timely review of treatment effectiveness, side effects, and adherence.

• Communicate with patients through Psychiatry UK’s secure portal, offering clear, supportive, and clinically appropriate responses to medication-related queries.

• Complete End of Titration Reviews (EOTRs) and conduct annual medication reviews in a timely and thorough manner, ensuring continuity and quality of care.

• Exercise independent or supplementary prescribing rights within scope of practice, recognising limitations and seeking clinical advice when necessary.

• Collaborate closely with Consultant Psychiatrists and the wider ADHD service team to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.

• Undertake regular risk assessments and review safeguarding concerns, escalating appropriately in line with organisational policy.

• Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential clinical records using Psychiatry UK’s digital systems in accordance with professional and legal standards.

• Participate in audits, quality improvement activities, and the review of prescribing practices to support clinical governance and service development.

• Engage in regular clinical supervision and team learning to maintain high standards of clinical decision-making.

• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of Psychiatry UK’s prescribing pathways, titration protocols, and service delivery processes.

• Remain up to date with relevant legislation, prescribing guidance, and Psychiatry UK policies, with a commitment to continuous professional development.

To succeed as our Team Lead – ADHD Titration Service, you will be:

Compassionate, resilient, and committed to supporting and empowering patients throughout their treatment journey. Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to work autonomously, remain calm under pressure, and apply initiative with meticulous attention to detail. Strong organisational and time management skills are essential, including the ability to prioritise, multi-task, and plan work efficiently. A proactive, problem-solving approach is expected, particularly when addressing challenges in a clinical setting. The post holder must also demonstrate a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all professional interactions. Maintaining the necessary professional registrations for continued practice as a registered health professional is essential, as is a willingness to engage in regular professional and clinical supervision as provided by Psychiatry UK.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Registered Nurse:

• First-level registered Mental Health nurse (RMN) or

• First-level registered nurse (Adult Nurse/Children’s Nurse/Learning Disabilities Nurse) (with one year post qualification Secondary Mental Health service experience or further training - desirable).

• Must have Independent & Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification with 1-year post-prescribing qualification experience.

• 1-year post prescribing qualification experience in Specialist ADHD Service. (Specialist ADHD experience can include working within private and/or NHS Secondary mental health practice) or equivalent.

• ADHD experience must include managing ADHD patients with prescribing responsibilities, including medication initiation, titration, review, and long-term management.

- Or -

Pharmacist:

• Registered Pharmacist with Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

• One year post qualification secondary mental health service experience or further training or One year post prescribing qualification experience in Specialist ADHD service. (Specialist ADHD experience can include working within private and/or NHS practice) or equivalent.

• ADHD experience must include managing ADHD patients with prescribing responsibilities, including medication initiation, titration, review, and long-term management.

(Secondary mental health services are defined by there is a need for a GP referral to the service. Secondary mental health experience includes inpatient care, community mental health teams, psychological wellbeing services, crisis resolution and home treatment teams, assertive outreach teams and early intervention teams)

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Further relevant training or qualifications in mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions.

• Previous experience specifically within ADHD specialist services.

• Experience in remote clinical service provision or digital healthcare environments.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced IT and digital literacy skills, sufficient for remote working and use of digital health platforms.

• Ability to work autonomously and manage an independent caseload effectively.

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage patients and colleagues remotely and in writing.

• Good knowledge of legislation, professional standards, and developments relevant to ADHD service provision and prescribing practice.

• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary or multi-agency teams.

• Empathetic, patient-centered approach with a non-judgmental attitude.

• Familiarity with ADHD rating scales, validated screening and monitoring tools.

• Awareness of safeguarding procedures, particularly in remote or digital settings.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with titration and long-term management of stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medications.

• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement processes related to prescribing.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-enabled clinical environment.

• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk assessment in mental health and remote care settings.

• Ability to adapt and contribute to service development in a growing, evolving organisation.

Psychiatry UK: Supporting You

We want you to enjoy your work while feeling healthy, happy, and appreciated. That’s why we’ve created a benefits package designed with you in mind. You’ll have access to a range of wellbeing perks, including a Health Cash Plan, Well Hub Subscription, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Annual Volunteering Day, Enhanced Sickness and Family Leave pay, Length of Service Bonus, Work from Home allowance and Pension options.

At Psychiatry UK, we care about what matters to you.

Recruitment Process

At Psychiatry UK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Our process includes:

• Application

• Profile review

• Screening conversation

• Competency based interview(s)

If at any point you require any reasonable adjustments —such as additional time, assistive technology, or an alternative format for materials—please let us know. We are happy to accommodate your needs to ensure you have a fair and comfortable experience. Please feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail] to discuss any adjustments that would support you.

If this opportunity excites you, why not apply today? *We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of interest. To ensure you don’t miss out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.