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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Practitioner with non-medical prescribing responsibilities

The closing date is 10 August 2025

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Job summary

Are you a Non-Medical Prescriber?

Would you like to work in a small and supportive team where everyone is valued?

Would you love to enjoy genuinely satisfying and meaningful therapeutic relationships with service users?

Are you interested in ADHD and autism? Or have you ever thought "I wish I knew more about ADHD and autism"?

We want the right person to join our service - if any of the above applies, read on

Main duties of the job

What we are looking for

a part-time Clinical Practitioner who is also trained as a non-medical prescriber

a colleague who has an understanding of ADHD or who has a genuine interest in learning more about ADHD (and associated conditions)

someone who has enthusiasm to learn (however experienced) and to be part of a team

someone who likes to manage their diary and enjoy autonomy as a practitioner - whilst having the reassurance of knowing what is expected from their role and activity (always knowing there are colleagues available for reflection)

About us

What we can offer

an opportunity to really learn about a much-misunderstood condition (ADHD) - to develop any existing understanding you have and to feel confident and competent in your specialism. You can also learn about autism and tics and Tourette's

a well-defined role as a non-medical prescriber - using these skills and knowledge every day with fantastic clinical outcomes

Robust and meaningful supervision - managerial and clinical. You will receive regular medical supervision alongside your NMP peers as well as one-to-one clinical supervision. Our Team Leader will help you stay on track with your caseload. We have weekly practitioner meetings for wellbeing and team building and a weekly MDT meeting for case discussion and reflection. We keep meetings focused, positive and productive

A highly skilled and committed team who are passionate about our work. We have very close links to ongoing innovative research and we use this to improve our care. We have a team of "experts by experience" who challenge and encourage us to get better. We have a strong culture of co-production. We love sharing our knowledge and insights with our colleagues in other services.

Flexible work solutions - including remote working

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-LD-20297

Job locations

East Brighton CMHC

Brighton

BN2 3EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

We would love to chat with you (we always want to talk about our service). Don't worry if you are not sure - we won't hold you to anything.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We would love to chat with you (we always want to talk about our service). Don't worry if you are not sure - we won't hold you to anything.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapy or Professional Qualification
NMC or HCPC Registration
Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
Evidence of CPD
Post Registration Study to degree level in independent and supplementary prescribing

Desirable

Mentorship Course / ENB998 or equivalent
Full masters qualification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapy or Professional Qualification
NMC or HCPC Registration
Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
Evidence of CPD
Post Registration Study to degree level in independent and supplementary prescribing

Desirable

Mentorship Course / ENB998 or equivalent
Full masters qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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