Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a non medical prescriber (nurse or pharmacist) who is keen to support to the ADHD Pharmacological branch of the neurodevelopmental team within the children and young person's service (ages 6-18years).
This role could be either a Band 7-8a development role or an 8a role depending on experience.
The Neurodevelopmental Service opened its doors in 2022 and as a service we are keen to use the latest research and guidance to provide a high quality approach to supporting need, diagnostic assessments and medication support.
The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Nurse and general manager as the service continues to develop and evolve.
We welcome applications from Registered Nurses i.e. Adult/Child/Mental health/Learning Disability and Pharmacists.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting the development of the ADHD Pharmacological branch of the service whilst facilitating ADHD diagnostic assessments, ADHD medication initiations, titration, stabilisation, and review clinics. Whilst also providing clinical guidance to young people and care givers around meeting identified needs.
The role also involves utilising leadership skills to support the transformation of the service and staff development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As this is a development post to a Band 8a, a tailored approach to your development will enable your readiness for transition to the Band 8a Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist NMP role.
Please refer to job description for full details and main responsibilities
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Suitable post graduate experience working with children and young people and/or adults with an ND need, including clinical experience of initiating and monitoring medication plans
Desirable
- Experience of initiating ADHD medication plans
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification as an RMN/RGN/RSCN/RNLD
- Driving licence is essential
- Registered non-medical prescriber (V300 registered for nurses, or IP registered for pharmacists)
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
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This advert is for Senior Nurse Medical Prescriber & Clinical Specialist (B7-8a Dev Role) with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Leatherhead, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £67,020 per annum, pro rata, including HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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