Adult ADHD Non-Medical Prescriber

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the CNWL Adult ADHD Team as an experienced and highly motivated Band 8a Practitioner (NMP or AMP) within our expanding Neurodevelopmental Service.

The post holder will play a pivotal role in the assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and ongoing management of adults with ADHD, delivering high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care. You will contribute significantly to the development and implementation of a comprehensive ADHD pathway, ensuring effective and timely support for service users.

This specialist role requires advanced clinical skills, sound professional judgement, and a strong commitment to innovation and excellence in ADHD service delivery. In addition to providing direct clinical care, the successful candidate will demonstrate leadership within the multidisciplinary team, contribute to service improvement initiatives, support the development of clinical pathways, and help shape the future direction of the service.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Responsibilities and Leadership The Band 8a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) will independently prescribe, initiate, titrate, and monitor ADHD medication in line with NICE guidance, local policies, and evidence-based practice. The post holder will review treatment effectiveness, manage side effects, undertake regular follow-up, and provide psychoeducation to support service users in understanding and managing their condition. They will maintain accurate clinical records, undertake risk assessments, contribute to safeguarding processes, and ensure care is delivered in accordance with clinical governance standards, professional regulations, and CNWL policies. The post holder will provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team, offering specialist expertise in ADHD medication management and treatment. They will supervise and support junior staff, contribute to staff development, and promote high standards of clinical practice. They will also lead and participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, service evaluations, and research activities to improve patient outcomes and service delivery. Working collaboratively with senior leaders and partner organisations, the NMP will support the development and implementation of ADHD care pathways, contribute to the strategic growth of the service, and represent the team at internal and external meetings when required. .
• Clinical Responsibilities and Leadership

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Band 8a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) will provide expert pharmacological management and ongoing clinical care for adults with a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD. The post holder will lead on prescribing, medication titration, treatment monitoring, and physical health oversight, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with national guidance and best practice. In addition, they will provide clinical leadership, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, supervise and support colleagues, and work collaboratively with primary care and other stakeholders to ensure a safe, effective, and patient-centred service.

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Applicant requirements

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.