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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the Somerset Adult ADHD Service, you will:
- Operate independently without direct supervision, empowered to make autonomous decisions based on clinical judgement.
- Assess complex needs and deliver safe, responsive, evidence-based care aligned with NICE guidelines and Trust policies.
- Use your specialist understanding to prioritise urgent referrals, plan clinical interventions, and manage your caseload effectively.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborate closely with partner agencies to ensure seamless patient journeys.
- Uphold safeguarding standards and work within legal frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
- Actively engage in clinical governance, incident reporting, and audits to support a high-quality and safe service.
- Contribute to the training and ongoing professional development of colleagues and students.
- Be a visible, compassionate leader within the service, supporting the ADHD Lead in day-to-day operations, recruitment and service improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the Somerset Adult ADHD Service, you will:
- Operate independently without direct supervision, empowered to make autonomous decisions based on clinical judgement.
- Assess complex needs and deliver safe, responsive, evidence-based care aligned with NICE guidelines and Trust policies.
- Use your specialist understanding to prioritise urgent referrals, plan clinical interventions, and manage your caseload effectively.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborate closely with partner agencies to ensure seamless patient journeys.
- Uphold safeguarding standards and work within legal frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
- Actively engage in clinical governance, incident reporting, and audits to support a high-quality and safe service.
- Contribute to the training and ongoing professional development of colleagues and students.
- Be a visible, compassionate leader within the service, supporting the ADHD Lead in day-to-day operations, recruitment and service improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered RMN / RNMH / RNLD or Pharmacist with current GPhC registration.V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, recorded with NMC or GPhC.Evidence of ongoing CPD and relevant post-registration trainingExperience of working with adults with ADHD and associated comorbidities.Knowledge of side effects and monitoring of ADHD medications.Experience in managing a caseload within a community or outpatient setting.
Desirable
- Completion of ADHD training or equivalent.Supervisory or management experience.Experience contributing to service improvement or quality improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered RMN / RNMH / RNLD or Pharmacist with current GPhC registration.V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, recorded with NMC or GPhC.Evidence of ongoing CPD and relevant post-registration trainingExperience of working with adults with ADHD and associated comorbidities.Knowledge of side effects and monitoring of ADHD medications.Experience in managing a caseload within a community or outpatient setting.
Desirable
- Completion of ADHD training or equivalent.Supervisory or management experience.Experience contributing to service improvement or quality improvement initiatives.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
