An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) Pharmacist, to work within the BaNES and Wiltshire Childrens community child health department to support the delivery of high-quality care to children and young people. This is a part-time role (15 hours per week) based across our sites in BaNES and Wiltshire. We are looking for a qualified NMP with demonstrable skills and competence in assessing ADHD in children and young people (CYP). This specific role involves working within the ADHD medication pathway and involves prescribing and managing ADHD treatments in line with NICE guidelines. Responsibilities include completing annual medical reviews, repeat prescribing and supporting MDT discussions. There will be opportunities to manage sleep clinics and to prescribe appropriately if required. Interviews planned for 6 th or 8 th January 2025. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Alison Dorey our Lead Pharmacist at - email: Alison.Doreyhcrgcaregroup.com mobile: 07974 104304 Package Description As a Band 8a AFC Pharmacist Prescriber: Childrens ADHD and sleep service, you will be part of our valued team in our BaNES and Wiltshire Childrens community child health department, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: A Band 8a salary of £53,755 - £60,504 with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission Main Responsibilities Main Responsibilities Conducting ADHD assessments and follow-up care for children and young people, review and prescribe ADHD medication. Managing sleep clinics, undertaking sleep reviews by phone and prescribing sleep medications if required Advising and supporting colleagues to ensure the high-quality delivery of our ADHD pathways, leading to positive outcomes for the CYP Answering medication queries including drug shortage issues Key responsibilities Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist assessment and intervention for ADHD in children and young people. Develop and implement personalised treatment plans based on evidence-based practices for individuals with ADHD. Contribute to governance, audit, and data reporting. Stay up to date with the latest research and advancements in ADHD treatments and interventions. Write and review prescriptions in line with NICE guidance. The successful applicant will be supported through a set of clinical and clinical leadership competencies as per NMP framework. Support the development of policies and procedures. Develop and provide regular reporting and audit for the ADHD service. Support the review and monitoring of medicines incidents. Respond to queries from GPs and parents. Keep up to date with mandatory training. The Ideal Candidate Essential Pharmacist registered with General Pharmaceutical Council Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (essential) Relevant experience of ADHD treatment and medication management in a specialist ADHD service Experience of sleep pathways and medication Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage own planned NMP clinics. A genuine passion for working with individuals affected by ADHD and improving their quality of life. Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidenced-based practice. Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrable management, leadership and motivational skills Ability to work successfully in a multi professional/disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries. Car driver and access to a car for working purposes Desirable Experience in carrying out remote assessments. Risk management or clinical governance /quality improvement experience Experience of medicines related policy and development Experience of involvement in a research project and audit About The Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. 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