About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a non medical prescriber (nurse or pharmacist) who is keen to support to the ADHD Pharmacological branch of the neurodevelopmental team within the children and young person's service (ages 6-18years).
This role could be either a Band 7-8a development role or an 8a role depending on experience.
The Neurodevelopmental Service opened its doors in 2022 and as a service we are keen to use the latest research and guidance to provide a high quality approach to supporting need, diagnostic assessments and medication support.
The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Nurse and general manager as the service continues to develop and evolve.
We welcome applications from Registered Nurses i.e. Adult/Child/Mental health/Learning Disability and Pharmacists.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting the development of the ADHD Pharmacological branch of the service whilst facilitating ADHD diagnostic assessments, ADHD medication initiations, titration, stabilisation, and review clinics. Whilst also providing clinical guidance to young people and care givers around meeting identified needs.
The role also involves utilising leadership skills to support the transformation of the service and staff development.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
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.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
As this is a development post to a Band 8a, a tailored approach to your development will enable your readiness for transition to the Band 8a Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist NMP role.
Please refer to job description for full details and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Professional qualification as an RMN/RGN/RSCN/RNLD Driving licence is essential Registered non-medical prescriber (V300 registered for nurses, or IP registered for pharmacists)
Desirable
Mentorship qualification
Experience Essential
Suitable post graduate experience working with children and young people and/or adults with an ND need, including clinical experience of initiating and monitoring medication plans
Desirable
Experience of initiating ADHD medication plans
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.
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 Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trust Headquarters 18 Mole Business Park
Randall's Road
Leatherhead
KT17 7ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)