Job summary
Surrey and Borders Partnership (SABP) is looking fora a clinical nurse specialist/ non-medical prescriber in NDS service taking primary responsibility for the prescribing and review of treatments for adults with ADHD and support of the wider Neurodevelopmental service.
General shift timings: Monday to Friday from 9AM to 5PM
Working hours: 37.5 hours Per week
Main duties of the job
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Undertake screening of ADHD referrals for suitability, inclusion, and waiting list placement.
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Carry out risk assessments, identifying risks and comorbid conditions that may require referral to other services.
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Assess patients referred for ADHD diagnosis and liaise with the Consultant Psychiatrist to confirm diagnosis
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Prescribe and manage ADHD medication in line with independent/supplementary prescribing frameworks.
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Communicate assessment findings and treatment plans to GPs and other relevant services, adhering to shared care protocol
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Collaborate with Consultants/medical colleagues to ensure pharmacological therapies are optimised and delivered safely.
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maintain accurate records of appointments, caseload, and time/resource use.
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Keep up-to-date documentation of nursing records in line with Trust policies and legislation.
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Work in accordance with Trust Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Policy and participate in NMP support groups.
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For new or newly qualified NMPs: practice initially as a supplementary prescriber before progressing to independent prescriber status per local SOPs.
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Undertake annual appraisal, objective setting, CPD, and mandatory training.
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Implement and support recommendations arising from audits and evaluations.
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Engage in safeguarding responsibilities for adults, children, domestic abuse, and public protection.
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Comply with Data Protection Act requirements and maintain confidentiality unless legally obliged to disclose information.
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.
Would you like to work in an organisation that sits in the top 10 best NHS Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Services Trusts to work for? This ranking is based on staff feedback in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of clinical work, adhering to the NMC Code, Trust policies, and statutory frameworks (e.g., Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
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To ensure safe, effective, and person-centred care delivery in line with NICE guidance, shared care protocols, and evidence-based practice.
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To safeguard patient dignity, rights, and cultural needs within all aspects of practice.
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To maintain professional competence by engaging in CPD, supervision, and reflective practice.
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To act as a prescriber responsibly, ensuring prescribing is within competence and governance frameworks.
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To uphold standards of record-keeping, clinical audit, and service evaluation, ensuring quality improvement.
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To contribute to the strategic development of ADHD services and actively participate in governance activities.
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To foster collaborative working relationships with service users, families, GPs, and other healthcare professionals.
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To promote equality, inclusivity, and accessibility across services, staff development, and leadership.
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To take responsibility for health and safety by reporting risks, maintaining safe practice, and adhering to regulations.
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To contribute to the Trusts commitment to valuing diversity and preventing discrimination in employment and service delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of clinical work, adhering to the NMC Code, Trust policies, and statutory frameworks (e.g., Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
-
To ensure safe, effective, and person-centred care delivery in line with NICE guidance, shared care protocols, and evidence-based practice.
-
To safeguard patient dignity, rights, and cultural needs within all aspects of practice.
-
To maintain professional competence by engaging in CPD, supervision, and reflective practice.
-
To act as a prescriber responsibly, ensuring prescribing is within competence and governance frameworks.
-
To uphold standards of record-keeping, clinical audit, and service evaluation, ensuring quality improvement.
-
To contribute to the strategic development of ADHD services and actively participate in governance activities.
-
To foster collaborative working relationships with service users, families, GPs, and other healthcare professionals.
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To promote equality, inclusivity, and accessibility across services, staff development, and leadership.
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To take responsibility for health and safety by reporting risks, maintaining safe practice, and adhering to regulations.
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To contribute to the Trusts commitment to valuing diversity and preventing discrimination in employment and service delivery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Qualification
- Nurse Independent/Supplementary Prescriber and appropriate NMC registration or studying for the qualification
- Nursing Registration
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of ADHD/Diploma level qualification relevant to the ADHD
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post qualification experience as a nurse
- Empathetic with excellent interpersonal skills
- Car driver and regular use of a car
- Experience in assessment and treatment of ADHD in adults
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Qualification
- Nurse Independent/Supplementary Prescriber and appropriate NMC registration or studying for the qualification
- Nursing Registration
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of ADHD/Diploma level qualification relevant to the ADHD
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post qualification experience as a nurse
- Empathetic with excellent interpersonal skills
- Car driver and regular use of a car
- Experience in assessment and treatment of ADHD in adults
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
