Powys Teaching Health Board

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Independent Prescriber

The closing date is 26 March 2026

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiasticClinical Nurse Specialist- Independent Prescriberto join the Powys Integrated Autism and ADHD Service.

The successful candidate will work as a core part of a well-established multidisciplinary team providing assessment,diagnosisand medication to Adults with ADHD.

The clinical provision within the team is highly valued and respected, being seen as integral to achieving successful service user outcomes.

The post ispart-time, pan Powys.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

070-NMR018-0226

Job locations

To be agreed on appointment

Llandrindod Wells

LD3 0PS


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Recognised health qualification relevant to specialty including professional registration e.g. Nursing & Midwifery Council
  • Master's level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience working at this level
  • Non-Medical Prescriber qualification
  • Knowledge of service development and implementation within timeframe

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience of working in mental health services
  • Ability to assess and implement a range of evidenced based therapeutic interventions
  • Ably demonstrate autonomous working and management of own caseload

Desirable

  • Experience of providing clinical supervision

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Proficient in dealing with highly complex and emotive issues
  • Ability to communicate effectively with multi-agency colleagues at all levels including negotiation and conflict skills

Other

Essential

  • Flexible in terms of working arrangements
  • Ability to travel across the Health Board area
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Recognised health qualification relevant to specialty including professional registration e.g. Nursing & Midwifery Council
  • Master's level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience working at this level
  • Non-Medical Prescriber qualification
  • Knowledge of service development and implementation within timeframe

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience of working in mental health services
  • Ability to assess and implement a range of evidenced based therapeutic interventions
  • Ably demonstrate autonomous working and management of own caseload

Desirable

  • Experience of providing clinical supervision

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Proficient in dealing with highly complex and emotive issues
  • Ability to communicate effectively with multi-agency colleagues at all levels including negotiation and conflict skills

Other

Essential

  • Flexible in terms of working arrangements
  • Ability to travel across the Health Board area

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).

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.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

To be agreed on appointment

Llandrindod Wells

LD3 0PS


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

To be agreed on appointment

Llandrindod Wells

LD3 0PS


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

IAS Service Manager

Bethan Denley

Bethan.denley@wales.nhs.uk

01874712609

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

070-NMR018-0226

Job locations

To be agreed on appointment

Llandrindod Wells

LD3 0PS


Supporting documents

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