Job summary 1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 12 months Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment The Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Service (ADHD) are looking to recruit a Clinical Specialist Non Medical Prescriber (NMP) on a fixed term contract to provide maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing Adult Neurodevelopmental services in Gloucestershire. Working as a part-time diagnostic clinician, you would be expected to offer assessments & medication reviews for individuals referred to the Adult ADHD service within the Gloucestershire locality. The successful candidate would be based at The Pavilion in Cheltenham and be able to attend bases in the local area. Complete screening, assessment and review clinics (including medication reviews and associated physical monitoring) as part of the ADHD clinical pathway, providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological evidence-based interventions Liaising with Primary Care Demonstrate enhanced competence in complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs Collect and collate data / information effectively for the purpose of audit, research and service performance Mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students Main duties of the job Work in partnership with service users, carers and other agencies to ensure effectiveness of outcom Contribute to the specialist ADHD diagnostic assessment process for adults over 18 years Demonstrate enhanced competence in complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs Collect and collate data / information effectively for the purpose of audit, research and service performance To develop a work plan that outlines and details specific responsibilities related to the role. Examples include: Service development Complete assessment and review clinics (including medication reviews and associated physical monitoring) as part of the ADHD clinical pathway, providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological evidence-based interventions Education and Training to GP's, statutory and non-statutory agencies About us We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust. Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that: 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question. 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region. 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64% This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 327-25-236 Job locations The Pavilion Copt Elm Road Cheltenham GL538AG Job description Job responsibilities Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Job description Job responsibilities Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Qualification Desirable Qualification in assessment of ADHD (UKCANN) LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of psychiatric evaluation and assessment for mental health Experience writing complex reports in a timely manner Significant experience as a non-medical prescriber Desirable Experience of diagnosis, treatment and management for ADHD/neurological conditions PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Essential Experience of mentoring students Ability to participate in service development processes at a strategic level OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential The ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently (If you have a full driving licence there will be an expectation to drive trust vehicles where required) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Qualification Desirable Qualification in assessment of ADHD (UKCANN) LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of psychiatric evaluation and assessment for mental health Experience writing complex reports in a timely manner Significant experience as a non-medical prescriber Desirable Experience of diagnosis, treatment and management for ADHD/neurological conditions PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Essential Experience of mentoring students Ability to participate in service development processes at a strategic level OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential The ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently (If you have a full driving licence there will be an expectation to drive trust vehicles where required) 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 Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address The Pavilion Copt Elm Road Cheltenham GL538AG Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)