ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber

United Kingdom (Remote)
Reporting to: Team Lead – ADHD Titration Service
plus £1,000 per annum - working from home allowance
plus £5,000 - joining bonus
Contract Type: Employed | Permanent | Full/ Part-Time – minimum 24hours per week
Location: Home-based/various UK meeting locations as required
Psychiatry UK is the UK’s leading provider of digital psychiatry services, working both privately and with the NHS to support children, teenagers and adults with expert, patient-centred care.
A career as an ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber with Psychiatry UK offers:
Join a team recognised for high standards and innovation, delivering care that truly makes a difference.
Focus on quality care without burnout, ensuring you can see the impact of your work.
Flexibility and work-life balance: Tailor your role to suit your lifestyle with remote, full-time or part-time options.
Career development opportunities: Access structured training, mentorship, and clear pathways for progression.
A sense of belonging and community: The ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within Psychiatry UK’s ADHD service. Reporting into the Titration Team Lead and working closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, this position is responsible for the treatment and ongoing management of adults with ADHD, including the independent or supplementary prescribing of ADHD medications in line with national guidelines and Psychiatry UK’s clinical policies.
The ADHS Specialist Independent Prescribers exercise autonomous clinical judgment to initiate, titrate and monitor treatment efficacy, manage risk, and ensure safe and effective titration, while maintaining professional and ethical standards of care. Through collaborative, multidisciplinary working, they contribute to continuous service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives, supporting Psychiatry UK’s commitment to innovation and excellence in mental health care.
This is a home-based role (applicants must reside in the UK), though occasional travel may be required for face-to-face meetings at various locations within the UK.
As An ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber, You Will
Provide safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing for adult ADHD patients in line with NICE guidelines, Psychiatry UK clinical policies, and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Prescribing Framework.
Complete End of Titration Reviews (EOTRs) and conduct annual medication reviews in a timely and thorough manner, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
Undertake regular risk assessments and review safeguarding concerns, escalating appropriately in line with organisational policy.
Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential clinical records using Psychiatry UK’s digital systems in accordance with professional and legal standards.
Participate in audits, quality improvement activities, and the review of prescribing practices to support clinical governance and service development.
Engage in regular clinical supervision and team learning to maintain high standards of clinical decision-making.
Remain up to date with relevant legislation, prescribing guidance, and Psychiatry UK policies, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
To succeed as an ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber, you will have:
Sound clinical experience in the initiation, titration, and management of ADHD in adults. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the capacity to engage effectively both remotely and in writing, while collaborating seamlessly within multidisciplinary or multi-agency teams.
You will be familiar with ADHD rating scales, validated screening, and monitoring tools, and have a solid awareness of safeguarding procedures, particularly in the context of remote or digital healthcare delivery.
A sound understanding of legislation, professional standards, and current developments in ADHD service provision and prescribing practice is required. You will be able to work autonomously, managing an independent caseload efficiently and responsibly, supported by advanced IT and digital literacy skills necessary for confident use of digital health platforms.
First-level registered nurse (Adult Nurse/Children’s Nurse/Learning Disabilities Nurse) (with one year post qualification Secondary Mental Health service experience or further Mental Health qualification).
Must have Independent & Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification with 1-year post-prescribing qualification experience.
1-year post prescribing qualification experience in Specialist ADHD Service. (Specialist ADHD experience can include working within private and/or NHS Secondary mental health practice) or equivalent.
ADHD experience must include managing ADHD patients with prescribing responsibilities, including medication initiation, titration, review, and long-term management.
Registered Pharmacist with Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
One year post qualification secondary mental health service experience or further training or One year post prescribing qualification experience in Specialist ADHD service. (Specialist ADHD experience can include working within private and/or NHS practice) or equivalent.
ADHD experience must include managing ADHD patients with prescribing responsibilities, including medication initiation, titration, review, and long-term management.
Further relevant training or qualifications in mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions.
Previous experience specifically within ADHD specialist services.
Experience in remote clinical service provision or digital healthcare environments.
Experience with titration and long-term management of stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medications.
Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement processes related to prescribing.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk assessment in mental health and remote care settings.
That’s why we’ve created a benefits package designed with you in mind. You’ll have access to a range of wellbeing perks, including:
Health Cash Plan and Wellbeing Hub subscription
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced Sickness and Family Leave pay
Length of Service Bonus
Work from Home allowance
Pension options
To ensure you don’t miss out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Psychiatry UK is the UK's leading provider of digital psychiatry services, providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a range of mental health conditions. All of the online services have accessibility and convenience at their heart, ensuring everyone can easily and quickly access the care they need.