Description
We are seeking a qualified and experienced nurse prescriber to work autonomously within the Adult ADHD Service at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical assessment, intervention, and medication management for individuals diagnosed with ADHD.
Job Summary: The Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) in ADHD is a qualified and experienced nurse prescriber who will work autonomously within the Adult ADHD Service, providing specialist clinical assessment, intervention, and medication management for individuals diagnosed with ADHD. The NMP will play a key role in delivering high-quality care in line with NICE guidelines and current best practices in ADHD management. The post holder will also contribute to service development, clinical leadership, and education within the multidisciplinary team.
Main Duties:
- Conduct thorough assessments of clients' mental health, social, and physical needs using recognised ADHD assessment tools.
- Develop, implement, and regularly review personalised care plans, incorporating both evidence-based and person-centred approaches.
- Provide clinical interventions focused on supporting adult clients with ADHD in managing symptoms, setting goals, and improving daily functioning.
- Prescribe, titrate, and review ADHD medication within scope of practice and supervision concordance.
- Contribute to psychoeducational groups for patients and carers, covering essential topics such as understanding ADHD, available treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
- Support medical staff in delivering information related to medication as part of psychoeducational programmes.
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments, especially for clients with complex comorbidities or those presenting safety concerns.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement risk management plans, providing input on clients' needs and concerns.
- Line manage and supervise junior multidisciplinary staff.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £55,524 to £62,652 per annum
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Band 7 position
- Fixed term contract for 12 months
- Full-time position
Person Specification:
- Essential qualifications: RMN, Prescriber
- Desirable qualifications: ADHD training
- Essential experience: Extensive experience in varied/complex work, prescribing experience in ND/MH work
- Desirable experience: Experience supervising, teaching, and developing the skills of students, junior staff, and colleagues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals
- Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), with a clear understanding of MDT roles and functions in the context of ADHD care