Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Nurse Medical Prescriber & Clinical Specialist (B7-8a Dev Role)

The closing date is 03 February 2026

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a non medical prescriber (nurse or pharmacist) who is keen to support to the ADHD Pharmacological branch of the neurodevelopmental team within the children and young person's service (ages 6-18years).

This role could be either a Band 7-8a development role or an 8a role depending on experience.

The Neurodevelopmental Service opened its doors in 2022 and as a service we are keen to use the latest research and guidance to provide a high quality approach to supporting need, diagnostic assessments and medication support.

The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Nurse and general manager as the service continues to develop and evolve.

We welcome applications from Registered Nurses i.e. Adult/Child/Mental health/Learning Disability and Pharmacists.

Main duties of the job

The role involves supporting the development of the ADHD Pharmacological branch of the service whilst facilitating ADHD diagnostic assessments, ADHD medication initiations, titration, stabilisation, and review clinics. Whilst also providing clinical guidance to young people and care givers around meeting identified needs.

The role also involves utilising leadership skills to support the transformation of the service and staff development.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £64,880 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7693716-CYPS

Job locations

Azalea House, Farnham Road Hospital,

Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health/Adult/ Paediatric/ Learning Disability Nurse/ Pharmacist
  • Nurse Medical Prescriber (V300)
  • Driving Licence

Desirable

  • ADOS or ADHD diagnostic assessment trained
  • Attended a leadership course
  • Experience of initiating and reviewing Mental Health medication plans

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with children/ young people, mental health or neurodevelopment
  • Experience of prescribing medication

Desirable

  • Experience of facilitating diagnostic assessments for ADHD/ASD
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health/Adult/ Paediatric/ Learning Disability Nurse/ Pharmacist
  • Nurse Medical Prescriber (V300)
  • Driving Licence

Desirable

  • ADOS or ADHD diagnostic assessment trained
  • Attended a leadership course
  • Experience of initiating and reviewing Mental Health medication plans

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with children/ young people, mental health or neurodevelopment
  • Experience of prescribing medication

Desirable

  • Experience of facilitating diagnostic assessments for ADHD/ASD

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Azalea House, Farnham Road Hospital,

Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LQ


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Azalea House, Farnham Road Hospital,

Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LQ


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nurse Consultant

Nigel Sampson

nigel.sampson@sabp.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £64,880 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7693716-CYPS

Job locations

Azalea House, Farnham Road Hospital,

Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LQ


Supporting documents

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