Advanced Nurse Prescriber

Advanced Nurse Prescriber - Band 7 The closing date is 15 December 2025 Join a compassionate, forward‑thinking multidisciplinary team within our Adult ADHD Pathway, part of the wider Adult ADHD and Autism Service. We’re seeking an experienced Band 7 Advanced Nurse Practitioner with prescribing duties to deliver high‑quality assessment and treatment for adults with ADHD. Based in Wakefield, our service operates across Wakefield, Kirklees, Barnsley and Calderdale with a blend of clinic‑based and remote working. You’ll join one of the UK’s largest adult ADHD services. Our clinicians provide diagnostic assessments and medication management within a supportive MDT of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists and specialist physician assistants. We’re proud that our team consistently exceeds NHS Staff Survey benchmarks for wellbeing, team relationships and feeling valued at work. Professional development is actively supported, with opportunities for CPD, research and service innovation for those keen to help shape the evidence base in adult neurodevelopmental care. We’re looking for a nurse prescriber who: Has experience in mental health or neurodevelopmental services Values compassionate, person‑centred practice Thrives in a collaborative, team‑first environment Is eager to grow within a learning‑focused service If you’re ready for a new challenge within a progressive and supportive Adult ADHD Pathway, we’d be delighted to welcome you to our team. Main duties of the job You’ll be a visible and valued member of our Adult ADHD Pathway, contributing advanced clinical expertise within an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team. Working alongside consultant psychiatrists and senior nursing colleagues, you’ll deliver high‑quality assessment and treatment while helping to shape the continued development of our service. We’re looking for a practitioner who combines clinical confidence with empathy, able to build trust with adults navigating complex neurodevelopmental journeys. You’ll demonstrate professional curiosity, sound clinical judgement and the flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of the pathway. Strong communication skills, emotional resilience and a collaborative approach are essential; we value colleagues who bring positivity, reliability and kindness to the team. In return, we offer a nurturing environment with structured supervision, mentorship and CPD, and opportunities to engage in research, service innovation and reflective practice. Our team consistently scores above NHS Staff Survey benchmarks for feeling valued and supported, reflecting the culture you’ll be joining. For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Crisp, Operations Manager, on 01924 316494. About us We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high‑quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non‑clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups. We value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means we’re accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust. Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible. Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY The Post Holder will work as part of the trust‑wide ADHD & Autism Service in developing alternative ways of working through the introduction of Non‑Medical Prescribing. The post holder will practice as a non‑medical prescriber (independent/supplementary prescribing) in accordance with the Trust’s non‑medical prescribing policy and protocols. Prescribe as an independent/supplementary prescriber within one's scope of competency and in accordance with Trust and national policies. Following national training and a period of actively prescribing as a supplementary prescriber, to work as an independent non‑medical prescriber within the designated areas of clinical practice. Be responsible and accountable for the assessment of the patient with diagnosed and undiagnosed conditions and for decisions about the clinical management required including prescribing as agreed with Consultant Psychiatrist. This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. KEY RESULT AREAS: Provide advice and support to other clinicians acting as a source of expertise. Prescribe for the patients’ treatment of ADHD and the management of drug‑related complications within their own sphere of competence. Promote the health needs of clients with complex issues and within their sphere of competence, and provide interventions for these needs. Promote clinical excellence by complying with agreed Trust and statutory policies and clinical guidance, while maintaining own clinical competencies in this role. Work in close collaboration with medical personnel regarding prescribing protocols, policies etc. and where necessary work closely with the independent prescriber in developing and delivering clinical management plans for clients. Work within relevant NMC/RPSGB and any other appropriate statutory requirements. Work as an independent non‑medical prescriber within areas as required and designated, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the patient, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required. Be responsible for stopping or prescribing where necessary and the appropriateness of any prescription issue being responsible for prescribing a range of drugs within their competence in accordance with the Trust protocols and British National Formulary (BNF). Carry out appropriate risk assessment regarding prescribing and non‑prescribing interventions and implement appropriate interventions to manage the risks. Write prescriptions in accordance with Trust policy taking full responsibility for the patient as well as for the medicines prescribed as agreed with the medical prescriber. Ensure that appropriate records are made in the patient’s RIO notes which identify the postholder as the independent/supplementary prescriber. Ensure that a GP is notified when a patient is seen as an out‑patient in the event that the prescription is changed in accordance with service policies. Responsibility for ensuring that the non‑medical prescribing is recorded in line with Trust policy and procedures. Communicate fully to those patients who are unable to communicate or give consent, ensuring that the benefits of non‑medical prescribing are documented fully and to provide reassurance to both the patient and the carer that postholder is fulfilling the role of the doctor in this regard, including providing patient information leaflet. Assist with the development of policies and inform development of non‑medical prescribing across the Trust. Take the lead on policy, procedural development and patient information development of non‑medical prescribing across the Learning Disability Service. Undertake auditing and monitoring of prescribing in postholder's own designated areas of practice. Be responsible for ensuring the security and safe handling of FP10 prescription forms and to report any loss or theft as per Trust guidelines. Promote patient choice and understanding when communicating assessment outcomes or prescribing medicines, including provision of high quality information both written and verbal to support this. In the event of adverse drug reaction, to be accountable for ensuring that the GP/Consultant is advised accordingly. Participate in patient satisfaction survey design and obtain feedback on patients views on non‑medical prescribing. Act as a mentor and guide for supplementary non‑medical prescribers and to provide clinical supervision, ensuring that any shortfalls/concerns form part of the CPD. Be accountable for ensuring that training, CPD and clinical supervision sustains independent prescribing status. Request necessary clinical investigations such as blood tests and communicate results to all appropriate clinicians. Provide / refer for appropriate health and social care interventions according to service users recovery goals. Assess health and social care needs as part of an integrated team, and implement / request packages of care where appropriate. For full job description please see attached document. Person Specification Qualifications Registered Nurse – MH/RNLD Recognised qualification in non‑medical prescribing Supplementary Prescriber Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma / Degree level Relevant teaching qualification Personal Attributes Self‑motivated Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) Flexible Training Postgraduate study to Masters Level or equivalent in a field related to nursing or must work towards achieving within an agreed timescale. To be willing to undertake postgraduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise Evidence of continued professional development Special Knowledge/Skills Current philosophy underpinning care and treatment of adult ADHD in community services Awareness of accountability of own and others roles in a nurse‑led service Leadership skills Communication skills, both written and verbal Awareness of national policy in relation to service user groups Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues. Specialist health needs of people with neurodevelopmental conditions Mental health needs Complex health needs Experience Experience of working as non‑medical prescriber Experience in senior role in care of people with ADHD and mental health conditions. Contributed to and worked as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team. Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines Service development Working with families and carers Physical Attributes Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr