The Nonmedical prescriber (NMP) in ADHD is a qualified and experienced nurse prescriber who will work autonomously within the Adult ADHD Service, providing specialist clinical assessment, intervention, and medication management for individuals diagnosed with ADHD. The NMP will play a key role in delivering high-quality care in line with NICE guidelines and current best practices in ADHD management. The post holder will also contribute to service development, clinical leadership, and education within the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Conduct thorough assessments of clients' mental health, social, and physical needs using recognised ADHD assessment tools. Develop, implement, and regularly review personalised care plans, incorporating both evidence-based and person-centred approaches. Actively engage adult patients and their families or carers in care planning and shared decision-making processes, providing psychoeducation on ADHD, available treatment options, and coping strategies. Provide clinical interventions focused on supporting adult clients with ADHD in managing symptoms, setting goals, and improving daily functioning. Attend psychoeducational groups for patients and carers, covering essential topics such as understanding ADHD, available treatment options, and lifestyle modifications. Support medical staff in delivering information related to medication as part of psychoeducational programmes, without direct medication management responsibilities. Conduct dynamic risk assessments, especially for clients with complex comorbidities or those presenting safety concerns. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement risk management plans, providing input on clients' needs and concerns. About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: We're Kind We Listen We Care Job responsibilities
Provide specialist advice and psychoeducational support to colleagues both within and outside the Trust, fostering integrated care for clients with ADHD. Mentor junior staff, including nurses and healthcare assistants, providing supervision, guidance, and support on clinical cases. Lead complex case discussions during MDT meetings, supporting team learning and development in ADHD care. Support the induction, training, and ongoing development of new team members within the Adult ADHD Service, ensuring high standards of care. Communicate sensitive and complex risk-related information effectively to the team, families, and carers in challenging or emotional circumstances. Act as an active member of the MDT, collaborating closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for adult clients. Liaise independently with external agencies, as needed, to coordinate care plans and facilitate joint work. Person Specification
Experience
2 years experience Experience working in ADHD services or similar Qualifications
Professional Qualification Management
Experience of leading a team or service development Experience of supervising staff 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.
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Conduct thorough assessments of clients' mental health, social, and physical needs using recognised ADHD assessment tools. Develop, implement, and regularly review personalised care plans, incorporating both evidence-based and person-centred approaches. Actively engage adult patients and their families or carers in care planning and shared decision-making processes, providing psychoeducation on ADHD, available treatment options, and coping strategies. Provide clinical interventions focused on supporting adult clients with ADHD in managing symptoms, setting goals, and improving daily functioning. Attend psychoeducational groups for patients and carers, covering essential topics such as understanding ADHD, available treatment options, and lifestyle modifications. Support medical staff in delivering information related to medication as part of psychoeducational programmes, without direct medication management responsibilities. Conduct dynamic risk assessments, especially for clients with complex comorbidities or those presenting safety concerns. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement risk management plans, providing input on clients' needs and concerns. About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: We're Kind We Listen We Care Job responsibilities
Provide specialist advice and psychoeducational support to colleagues both within and outside the Trust, fostering integrated care for clients with ADHD. Mentor junior staff, including nurses and healthcare assistants, providing supervision, guidance, and support on clinical cases. Lead complex case discussions during MDT meetings, supporting team learning and development in ADHD care. Support the induction, training, and ongoing development of new team members within the Adult ADHD Service, ensuring high standards of care. Communicate sensitive and complex risk-related information effectively to the team, families, and carers in challenging or emotional circumstances. Act as an active member of the MDT, collaborating closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for adult clients. Liaise independently with external agencies, as needed, to coordinate care plans and facilitate joint work. Person Specification
Experience
2 years experience Experience working in ADHD services or similar Qualifications
Professional Qualification Management
Experience of leading a team or service development Experience of supervising staff 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.
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