Adult ADHD Non-medical Prescriber

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Job overview

ADHD Needs You

Are you someone with an interest in ADHD or an existing NMP looking for a bit of a change ?

Come and work with the Suffolk Adult ADHD team as a non-medical prescriber with a focus on assessment and treatment of adults with ADHD. There are options for flexible / hybrid working and the opportunity to help shape ADHD provision for Suffolk moving forwards. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our primary goal is to be able to walk alongside people during their ADHD journey to provide a kind, safe and effective level of support along the way. We are looking for a registered nurse with an existing non-medical prescribing qualification, as reviewing and prescribing of medication is a key element to the role. Prior experience of working within an ADHD service is preferable, however we would consider transferrable skills such as working with people with ADHD in alternate settings, or experience of community working.

Main duties of the job

The main aspects will be completing review appointments with people either newly starting ADHD medication or those needing a review due to change of circumstance. This will also involve initial prescribing for for new medication(s) and dose adjustments during the titration period as well as for those transferring into the service / previously stable on medication. Once established and training completed, where required, we would expect the successful applicant to be completing some ADHD assessments / diagnostic reviews, alongside the reviews and prescribing. supporting the rest of the team. Daily 'duty' work coming into the team also forms a large part of the role.

Although initially based around the West Suffolk catchment, this role may require working county-wide from different NSFT base-sites or other health based locations.

We would be looking for someone with a positive approach to change, willingness to be involved in service development and ability to work as a team to achieve these changes.

Working for our organisation

Hi - my name is Matt and I've worked for the Trust for over 20 years. I have always found this a brilliant organisation to work for and have felt totally supported by my colleagues both in East and West Suffolk and across the wider Trust. I had a change of direction moving from the inpatient ward to ADHD 3 years ago and working for the ADHD team is a refreshing change of pace as well as interesting and rewarding. I have never heard as much positive feedback about how our input is life-changing as I have since joining this team. I feel involved and consulted about changes and whilst the workload is high due to the high numbers of referrals, our waiting lists compare favourably with the rest of the NHS.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide advice and support to other clinicians acting as a source of expertise

Prescribe for the patient's mental health needs and the management of drug-related complications within their own sphere of competence

Accurately assess the needs of the client group to include identifying and exercising judgements relating to drug treatment, psychological counselling, and other agencies identified within the treatment plan

Promote the health needs of clients with complex issues and within their sphere of competence 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

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

Ensure that appropriate records are made in the patient's case notes which identify 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 recording on the Trust's patient administration system

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 relating to non-medical prescribing in designated areas of practice

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 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 patient's views on non-medical prescribing

Act as a mentor and guide for supplementary non-medical prescribers and to provide clinical supervision, ensuring that any short falls/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 appropriate health and social care interventions according to service users' recovery goals

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse
• Nurse prescribing qualification

Experience
Essential criteria

• Post registration Experience

Desirable criteria

• Teaching and Mentorship

Skills
Essential criteria

• Evidence of working with people with long term conditions
• Awareness of accountability of own and other's roles in a nurse-led service

Desirable criteria

• Management of staff and teams

YOUR APPLICATION

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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