Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Nurse Practitioner - ADHD Non Medical Prescriber
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Salford Core CAMHS is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner to join the team as a Specialist Mental Health Practitioner/Non-Medical Prescriber, with a key role in the delivery of the ADHD assessment and intervention pathway.
The successful candidate will be a registered healthcare professional and qualified Non-Medical Prescriber, with experience of working with children and young people with ADHD and associated mental health difficulties. They will have experience of ADHD assessment and intervention, including prescribing, medication initiation, titration and ongoing monitoring.
The post holder will work autonomously within their scope of practice whilst working closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team. They will provide specialist advice and consultation to colleagues as well as other professionals and agencies involved in the care of children and young people.
The post holder will contribute to the ongoing delivery and development of the ADHD pathway within Salford Core CAMHS, supporting high-quality, evidence-based assessment and treatment in line with NICE guidance and local clinical pathways.
Main Duties
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the ADHD pathway within Salford Core CAMHS, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and wider multi-disciplinary team.
- Undertake specialist ADHD assessments, including formulation and diagnostic decision-making, identifying the needs of children and young people and their families and carers.
- Independently prescribe, initiate, titrate and monitor ADHD medication, including controlled drugs where appropriate, in line with NICE guidance, local and national prescribing guidance and professional scope of practice.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness, physical health, side effects, adverse reactions, interactions and contraindications, making appropriate clinical decisions regarding treatment.
- Provide ongoing review and long-term management of children and young people with ADHD.
- Contribute to the effective management of the ADHD waiting list and support timely access to assessment and treatment.
- Hold and manage an appropriate clinical caseload.
- Provide specialist ADHD and prescribing advice, consultation, training and supervision to colleagues and other professionals.
- Work autonomously within professional standards and clinical governance arrangements, maintaining accountability for clinical and prescribing decisions.
- Contribute to audit, quality improvement and ongoing development of the ADHD pathway.
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Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Caroline Davies
- Job title: Clinical Lead for ND Team
- Email address: Caroline.davies@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 518 5400
Jodie Nixon
Clinical Lead for ADHD & Nurse Prescriber
Salford CAMHS
0161 518 5400
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