Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Non Medical Prescriber - CYPMHS
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Non Medical Prescriber - CYPMHS
Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber (Children and Young People’s Medication Team) Post Type: 22.5-hour fixed-term (1-year) contract
About the Role
An exciting new opportunity has opened up for a Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber to join the Children and Young People’s Medication Team in the Children and Young People Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
This innovative team is pioneering mental health care for young people across Leeds, adapting service delivery to offer early intervention, digital solutions, and multi-agency collaboration to drive better outcomes. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, your role will focus on prescribing medication for children and young people (CYP) struggling with mental health challenges—primarily ADHD, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
Your presence will help ensure that CYP and their families are empowered to make informed decisions, aligning with national and local targets for accessible, child-friendly interventions.
Responsibilities
- Provide independent medical prescribing (fixed-term/outlined supplementary) for CYP with mental health conditions, delivering a blend of face-to-face, virtual, or telephone appointments as required.
- Lead and participate in specialist mental health clinics, including:
- ADHD
- Depression and anxiety
- Sleep disturbances
- Prescribe within your scope of competence while ensuring clinical governance standards are adhered to.
- Collaborate closely with the multi-disciplinary team (psychologists, social workers, and other CYP-focused professionals).
- Operate under clinical supervision from an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and other Non-Medical Prescribers via:
- Clinic-side support.
- Regular group supervision sessions (held daily during clinic time).
- Commit to continuous learning and adapt to evolving service needs, including the integration of digital healthcare tools.
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Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) equivalent (depending on.country-specific register).
- A valid independent prescribing qualification (having completed a designated prescribing programme such as the Non-Medical Prescribing course).
- Experience (preferably) working with CYP or mental health services, though cross-disciplinary transfer may be considered where strong competencies align.
- Demonstrated client-centred care approach.
- Understanding of child/adolescent development and mental health recovery-based principles.
- Commitment to health trust’s core values (e.g., equity, safety, and responsiveness).
Desired:
- Familiarity with the TURNER framework or similar assessment tools for CYP.
- Confidence in virtual care delivery (e.g., online therapy platforms).
Support & Development
Leeds Community Healthcare is proudly rated "Good" by the CQC, with Adult Services achieving "Outstanding" for caring. You’ll benefit from:
- Thorough clinical supervision and mentorship.
- Robust training tailored to include cyber security, safeguarding, and CYP-specific mental health protocols.
- Integration into an established, collaborative team delivering outstanding care across local health centres and community settings.
- Opportunities to engage with digital solutions—pushing boundaries to improve service reach.
Join Our Team
We offer competitive benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave (35 days plus public holidays).
- NHS discount access via employee benefits platforms.
- Relocation support policies for eligible staff.
- Contribution to NHS Pension Scheme.
- Fitness to Practise and practice placements if applicable.
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Working for Us
Leeds Community Healthcare delivers vital community-based healthcare across Leeds. Our work ranges from patient care in clinics and patients' homes to partnerships with local councils and voluntary agencies. We operate within a values-driven culture, prioritising high-quality, compassionate care that responds dynamically to our community's unique needs.
Next Steps
Contact: To discuss the role, get in touch with:
- Kate Burns (Service Manager) at [kateburns1@nhs.net]
- Sandra Camp (Operational Manager) at [sandra.camp@nhs.net]
Applying:
- This post is fixed-term (1 year) with potential opportunities for longer-term roles aligned with benchmark development.
- Applications will be accepted until closing, with early closure upon reaching the maximum number of applicants.
Working Rights: This position is for residents with eligibility to work in the UK, either as:
- A UK or EU Settled Status holder accredited under UK/EU rules.
- A citizen of Ireland.
- A holder of a relevant work visa, if otherwise eligible to sponsor under Leeds Community Healthcare’s policies.
Further guidance on visas or sponsorship is available [here].
For more details on full requirements, please review the attached Job Description & Person Specification.
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