Non Medical Prescriber

Job summary

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RNMH), Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) or Registered Pharmacist with the V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification?

Are you passionate about working with neurodiverse individuals and driven to make a difference--one person at a time?

If so, we want to hear from you!

The Somerset Adult ADHD Service is seeking a Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber to join our innovative, compassionate, and values-driven team. We are a county-wide service dedicated to providing high-quality ADHD assessments and treatment to adults in Somerset who have not yet received a diagnosis. Your primary role will be to deliver ADHD assessments and pharmacological treatments. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to lead quality improvement projects as our service continues to develop. As an independent prescriber, your responsibilities will include writing prescriptions for 'off label' and controlled drugs.

We pride ourselves on our strong values of supporting staff wellbeing and fostering a safe and positive team culture. As a team, we embody our organisational values of kindness, respect, and teamwork to achieve the best outcomes for our service users. The team is innovative and forward thinking, using digital solutions to improve patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver ADHD assessments and provide pharmacological interventions, including prescribing controlled and off-label medications.
• Triage referrals and perform comprehensive case note reviews.
• Act as a clinical expert and independent prescriber within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Hold a clinical caseload and maintain high standards of care and accurate clinical documentation.
• Use your advanced knowledge to contribute to treatment plans, risk assessments, and patient reviews.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with service users, families, carers, GPs, and colleagues.
• Lead and participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits.
• Provide clinical supervision, support and training to other professionals.
• Promote mental health education and help develop non-pharmacological treatment pathways.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.