Non-Medical Prescriber (ADHD)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £53,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Norwich, NR6 7NF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Description Job title: Non-Medical Prescriber Full time Salary: £53,000 Reports to: Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Main duties of the job Help for Psychology is one of a small number of approved providers within Norfolk and Suffolk commissioned to assess, diagnose and prescribe for children and young people with ADHD. The postholder will be responsible for initiating ADHD medication, titrating and optimising treatment. This will also require writing prescriptions for controlled drugs and other medications where appropriate under the supervision of senior clinical staff within their scope of practice. GPs in the area covered by our NHS contract have agreed to a shared care arrangement and patients are transferred back to GP care once treatment is established. There is a requirement to carry out annual checks at our clinic until the child/young person reaches the age of 18. General requirements Registered Nurse or Pharmacist with live NMC or GPHc Registration and recorded prescribing qualification. Independent Non-Medical Prescriber with clear demonstrable knowledge and skills and extensive previous experience relating to prescribing. Principal duties 1. Clinical 1. To provide an Independent Prescriber service in accordance with the clinical setting agreed with the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist This will include initiating, titrating,and optimising pharmacological treatment for ADHD in children and young people. 2. To perform physical health monitoring specific to individual psychiatric medications and the NICE guidelines 3. To order any necessary blood tests or ECGs and refer to specialists (i.e., cardiology) if required. 4. To record all interactions and interventions with patients and their families into their case notes. 5. Ensure effective communication with primary care and related healthcare professionals about review outcomes, treatment plans and referrals, normally through typed letters. 6. Liaise with the patients General Practitioner when any matters arise 7. To receive specific supervision from the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist relating to the non-medical prescribing role. 8. Work in line with Help for Psychology Non-Medical Prescribing protocol. 9. To work in accordance with the local shared care agreement for children with ADHD 10. To develop and support the delivery non-pharmacological interventions and treatment for children and young people with ADHD, including supporting the delivery of psycho-education groups for parents. 11. To provide advice to parents and carers about safe and effective use of medicines. 12 To be responsible for the safety and security of the FP10 prescription pads in accordance with Help for Psychology and Norfolk and Suffolk ICB processes and procedures. 13. Although the service caters for children and young people, the postholder would be expected to develop professional links with and liaise with the Adult ADHD service regarding transition referrals for children and young people reaching the age of 18. Leadership and communication 1. Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise your own work on a day-to-day basis. 2. Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, parents and carers at all times. 3. Develop effective and efficient relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care. Education and Training 1. Act as a clinical expert and information resource, leading in training, education and orientation programmes for other members of the team. 2. Assess and ensure the specialist education and training needs required for self, others andthe service are identified, that will allow health care to be delivered to the user. 3. Teach and educate parents and carers about managing their childs condition. 4. Proactively develop, implement and monitor public health and health promotion activities inaccordance with national and local priorities. 5. Contribute and partake in clinical research 6. Attend relevant CPD opportunities to remain up to date with practice developments. General This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and, following discussion with the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the remit of the post. The service is developing rapidly, and the job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements. Any such changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder should be comfortable in the use of technology to support the clinical process (full training is provided) and will be expected to be able to produce clear, well written and error-free reports. Help for Psychology is committed to building a workforce which reflects and meets the needs of the local community. We oppose all forms of discrimination. Help for Psychology is committed to providing equality of opportunity and fair treatment for all employees. We are strong supporters of family-friendly working arrangements. Safeguarding children and adults Help for Psychology is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people (anyone under the age of 18) and adults. It expects all staff, volunteers and associates to share this commitment and act in such a way that safeguards and promotes the health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults. Staff must ensure that they are familiar with the signs and symptoms of abuse and know what to do if any such concerns are raised. Staff are expected to know about and follow Help for Psychology safeguarding children and safeguarding adult policies which can be found on the company intranet and participate in related mandatory/statutory training. Risk management The team should be aware of the principles of risk management. Staff should be fully conversant with the companys risk management, serious incident and serious incident reporting policies Infection prevention and control Staff are expected to comply with the companys Infection Prevention and Control policies.

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