Adult ADHD Non-medical Prescriber

Provide advice and support to other clinicians acting as a source of expertise Prescribe for the patients 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 patients 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 Trusts 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 postholders 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 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 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