Job summary Are you a highly motivated ADHD Specialist with a non-medical prescribing qualification (NMP), or a Specialist Nurse looking to complete the NMP training. The Neurodevelopmental Specialist Service service in Nottingham? We are looking for someone to work as an integral part of the Specialist ADHD Team, providing specialist ADHD assessments, and treatment. This will be done within the context of a wider multidisciplinary team to provide a range of interventions. The role will also involve collaborative working with primary care. Main duties of the job To work as an integral part of the Specialist ADHD Team. Providing specialist ADHD assessments, and treatment. This will be done within the context of a wider multidisciplinary team to provide a range of interventions. The role will also involve collaborative working with primary care. This will be done by working as part of an effective team and providing flexible ADHD assessments, treatment and monitoring of medication within a wide variety of locality community settings. They will be responsible for completing specialist ADHD assessments and developing a wide range of psychosocial and/or pharmacological treatment plans as an autonomous practitioner, across the breadth of provision within the Specialist Neurodevelopmental service. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-260-25-MH Job locations Highbury Hospital Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham Nottingham NG6 9DR Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be a member of the Specialist ADHD team. Which is a part of the Specialist Services Directorate. The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist ADHD assessment, treatment and signposting for adults with a diagnosis of ADHD. The post requires close liaison with a broad range of other disciplines and agencies, including education, social services, voluntary agencies and primary care. The post holder works autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. The post holder will receive managerial supervision from the Clinical lead, clinical supervision, and prescribing supervision from the teams Consultant Psychiatrist. They will be expected to share prescribing information, evidence and rationale for prescribing decisions. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be a member of the Specialist ADHD team. Which is a part of the Specialist Services Directorate. The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist ADHD assessment, treatment and signposting for adults with a diagnosis of ADHD. The post requires close liaison with a broad range of other disciplines and agencies, including education, social services, voluntary agencies and primary care. The post holder works autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. The post holder will receive managerial supervision from the Clinical lead, clinical supervision, and prescribing supervision from the teams Consultant Psychiatrist. They will be expected to share prescribing information, evidence and rationale for prescribing decisions. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMP post graduate qualification and be registered to practice with the NMC Training Essential Person should have accessed relevant post qualification training in order to maintain CPD requirements and NMC validation. Desirable Maintained up to date knowledge of nursing theory and practice and have read widely around neurodevelopmental conditions. ADHD diagnostic tool training or willingness to undertake Experience Essential Extensive experience of working with individuals who have mental health needs and/or ADHD in a community or inpatient setting Extensive knowledge of the needs of the family Extensive experience of working with a wide range of professionals and MDT working. Extensive experience of working with multiple agencies both health and social care Desirable Extensive experience of working with multiple agencies both health and social care Knowledge Essential Wide ranging knowledge of current nursing practice. Ability to contribute to diagnostic formulations. Up to date knowledge of ADHD diagnosis and practice. Desirable Previous experience of prescribing for ADHD Skills Essential Excellent communication skills. Ability to work in a team Current up to date prescribing certificate to practice. Ability to analyze complex situations. Ability to manage potentially challenging situations Ability to respond appropriately to highly stressful situations Ability to manage risk Good knowledge of safeguarding requirements Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations ar Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMP post graduate qualification and be registered to practice with the NMC Training Essential Person should have accessed relevant post qualification training in order to maintain CPD requirements and NMC validation. Desirable Maintained up to date knowledge of nursing theory and practice and have read widely around neurodevelopmental conditions. ADHD diagnostic tool training or willingness to undertake Experience Essential Extensive experience of working with individuals who have mental health needs and/or ADHD in a community or inpatient setting Extensive knowledge of the needs of the family Extensive experience of working with a wide range of professionals and MDT working. Extensive experience of working with multiple agencies both health and social care Desirable Extensive experience of working with multiple agencies both health and social care Knowledge Essential Wide ranging knowledge of current nursing practice. Ability to contribute to diagnostic formulations. Up to date knowledge of ADHD diagnosis and practice. Desirable Previous experience of prescribing for ADHD Skills Essential Excellent communication skills. Ability to work in a team Current up to date prescribing certificate to practice. Ability to analyze complex situations. Ability to manage potentially challenging situations Ability to respond appropriately to highly stressful situations Ability to manage risk Good knowledge of safeguarding requirements Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations ar 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Highbury Hospital Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham Nottingham NG6 9DR Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)