Non-Medical Prescriber/Pharmacist Prescriber

Job summary

Neurodevelopmental Non-Medical Prescriber /Pharmacist Prescriber CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Pathway The CAMHS Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway are seeking an experienced Non-medical Prescriber (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber to join our diverse & innovative multi-disciplinary team to provide ND assessments for young people. The post holder will work alongside a multidisciplinary team with responsibility for ND assessment, diagnosis & initiation of treatment, including medication. The NMP/PP will work in a variety of settings, working closely with CAMHS colleagues to support an integrated delivery of quality care. They will manage their own caseload but will also supervise & assist the ongoing development of the other team members. As a band 7 neurodevelopmental specialist nurse/pharmacist prescriber, you would need to be qualified & experienced as a non-medical prescriber/pharmacist prescriber. You will work closely with the team to effectively monitor & review medications used for ADHD. The successful candidate would independently run clinics to facilitate this. The applicant will bring experience of working autonomously within a multiagency arena. Staff development is a priority & opportunity to build upon skills & knowledge that will enhance service provision is actively encouraged. Working hours to be mainly: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm IMPORTANT: Role requires full UK Driving Licence & access to a car during working hours. Contact: Jenny Bernacchio, jenny.bernacchio1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

As a Non-medical Prescriber (NMP)/Pharmacist Prescriber, the post holder will undertake the assessment and diagnosis of CYP within neurodevelopmental services. As a NMP/Pharmacist Prescriber you will hold a medication caseload and assess physical health and monitoring in line with safe prescribing will be undertaken. The post holder will work within the outpatient service, undertaking initial assessments of new referrals alongside MDT colleagues, plus co-working with colleagues within the MDT as required. As a senior clinician provision of clinical supervision and line management of staff will also be undertaken in accordance with NMC and trust policies.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

The Valentine Centre, Gorse Hill Hospital,

Anstey Lane

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE7 7GX

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

The Valentine Centre, Gorse Hill Hospital,

Anstey Lane

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE7 7GX

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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