About this role
Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse (RMN or RN), Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD), or a Registered Pharmacist with the V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
This is an exciting time to join a creative and innovative team. We're looking for professionals who thrive on transforming and shaping services as we continue to grow and improve.
The Somerset Adult ADHD Service is seeking a Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber to join our compassionate, forward-thinking, and values-driven team. We are a county-wide service dedicated to delivering high-quality ADHD assessments and treatment for adults in Somerset who have not yet received a diagnosis.
In this role, you will:
Conduct ADHD assessments and provide pharmacological treatmentsPrescribe 'off-label' and controlled drugs as an independent prescriberLead quality improvement projects as our service evolvesWhat we offer:
Flexible working options: 3 days in the office, 2 days from homeCompressed hours availableCore hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pmCPD funding and access to training within the scope of the serviceA supportive, values-driven environment focused on wellbeingNurses with RN qualification: in order to carry out ADHD assessments, it's essential to have broad experience in adult psychiatry. The ability to assess differential diagnoses is a critical part of the role. If you feel you can demonstrate you have transferable skills, we welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include:
Deliver ADHD assessments and provide pharmacological interventions, including prescribing controlled and off-label medications.
Triage referrals and perform comprehensive case note reviews.
Act as a clinical expert and independent prescriber within a multi-disciplinary team.
Hold a clinical caseload and maintain high standards of care and accurate clinical documentation.
Use your advanced knowledge to contribute to treatment plans, risk assessments, and patient reviews.
Communicate clearly and effectively with service users, families, carers, GPs, and colleagues.
Lead and participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits.
Provide clinical supervision, support and training to other professionals.
Promote mental health education and help develop non-pharmacological treatment pathways.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a key member of the Somerset Adult ADHD Service, you will:
Operate independently without direct supervision, empowered to make autonomous decisions based on clinical judgement.Assess complex needs and deliver safe, responsive, evidence-based care aligned with NICE guidelines and Trust policies.Use your specialist understanding to prioritise urgent referrals, plan clinical interventions, and manage your caseload effectively.Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborate closely with partner agencies to ensure seamless patient journeys.Uphold safeguarding standards and work within legal frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.Actively engage in clinical governance, incident reporting, and audits to support a high-quality and safe service.Contribute to the training and ongoing professional development of colleagues and students.Be a visible, compassionate leader within the service, supporting the ADHD Lead in day-to-day operations, recruitment and service improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Nursing: RMN/RNMH/RNLD/RN qualification Pharmacist: Full current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) Nursing/Pharmacist Registration qualification in independent and supplementary prescribing recordable recorded with the NMC (V300) Professional registration with relevant statutory body (NMC/HCPC) Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, short courses
Desirable
ADHD Training or equivalent UKAAN Course
Experience Essential
Evidence of good practice in involving service users in their care Proven experience working in B6 role. Utilise advanced clinical reasoning and decision making skills Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience Community experience in pharmacy and or Nursing. Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems.
Desirable
Supervisory or management experience
Additional Criteria Essential
Managing an inpatient or outpatient caseload Ability to communicate orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/ or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Positive attitude to change. Innovative and well organised. Ability to utilise email, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software packages to support routine work activity
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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Glanville House
Church Street
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 5AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)