Devon Partnership NHS Trust

ADHD Practitioner / Non-Medical Prescriber

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Job summary

Working as part of the Devon Adult Autism & ADHD Service the post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing assessment & treatment to those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The role requires working in partnership with service users, carers and other agencies to meet the holistic needs of individuals experiencing difficulties as a result of ADHD.

This is a temporary post for 15 months working 30 hours per week

Devon Autism & ADHD Service require individuals who are committed to providing evidence based interventions individually and in conjunction with other team members, to those with ADHD, and who are motivated to be part of this and any future service development.

This post is offered at Band 7 subject to Job Evaluation Process

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to:

  • Provide evidence based clinical interventions/treatments. Including prescribing to clients assessed as having a diagnosis of ADHD.
  • Work as an independent non-medical prescriber within the ADHD care pathway, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the client, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required, including initiating prescribing of Controlled Drugs, and liaising with GPs.
  • Contribute to a group orientated approach to the delivery of interventions to clients.
  • Provide managerial and clinical supervision to junior members of the prescribing team as required.

  • The post holder will update himself/herself with new developments and will be actively involved in education and research in the speciality.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

C9369-25-0006

Job locations

Devon Autism & A D H D Service

Harrier Way

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HU


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide evidence based clinical interventions/treatments. Including prescribing to clients assessed as having a diagnosis of ADHD.
  • Work as an independent non-medical prescriber within the ADHD care pathway, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the client, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required, including initiating prescribing of Controlled Drugs, and liaising with GPs.
  • Contribute to a group orientated approach to the delivery of interventions to clients.
  • Provide managerial and clinical supervision to junior members of the prescribing team as required.

  • The post holder will update himself/herself with new developments and will be actively involved in education and research in the speciality.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide evidence based clinical interventions/treatments. Including prescribing to clients assessed as having a diagnosis of ADHD.
  • Work as an independent non-medical prescriber within the ADHD care pathway, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the client, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required, including initiating prescribing of Controlled Drugs, and liaising with GPs.
  • Contribute to a group orientated approach to the delivery of interventions to clients.
  • Provide managerial and clinical supervision to junior members of the prescribing team as required.

  • The post holder will update himself/herself with new developments and will be actively involved in education and research in the speciality.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse, or Allied Professional
  • Qualification in independent prescribing
  • IT Skills

Desirable

  • Training, qualification, in working with those with ADHD, or willingness to work towards this.

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post-registration experience in Independent Prescribing
  • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Working autonomously within a community setting
  • Ability to supervise others
  • Ability to work to meet conflicting deadlines
  • Knowledge of evidence based treatments for ADHD
  • Understanding of users and carers issues relating to ADHD
  • Knowledge of providing specific therapeutic interventions to individuals with ADHD

Desirable

  • Experience of working with clients with ADHD
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse, or Allied Professional
  • Qualification in independent prescribing
  • IT Skills

Desirable

  • Training, qualification, in working with those with ADHD, or willingness to work towards this.

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post-registration experience in Independent Prescribing
  • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Working autonomously within a community setting
  • Ability to supervise others
  • Ability to work to meet conflicting deadlines
  • Knowledge of evidence based treatments for ADHD
  • Understanding of users and carers issues relating to ADHD
  • Knowledge of providing specific therapeutic interventions to individuals with ADHD

Desirable

  • Experience of working with clients with ADHD

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devon Autism & A D H D Service

Harrier Way

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HU


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devon Autism & A D H D Service

Harrier Way

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HU


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ADHD service Manager

Dale Hendrick

dhendrick@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

C9369-25-0006

Job locations

Devon Autism & A D H D Service

Harrier Way

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HU


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