ADHD CYP Prescriber - (Full time - Substantive)

ADHD CYP Prescriber – (Full time – Substantive)

Join to apply for the ADHD CYP Prescriber – (Full time – Substantive) role at Care ADHD.

This range is provided by Care ADHD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

• Salary: £50k – £55k
• Reports to: Head of The Clinical Care Hub
• Location: Canary Wharf or Hybrid (base yourself in our Canary Wharf office – or work from anywhere in the UK with regular visits to our office for training, development and team meetings)
• This is a full‑time permanent position, Monday‑Friday.

✨ Join Us at The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence: Shaping the Future of Accessible Healthcare ✨

At the Cresco Clinic (part of The Centre for ADHD Research & Excellence), we’re revolutionising ADHD care by making assessments and treatment more accessible for everyone.

With an established Adult Pathway already in place, we are excited to extend our services to Children and Young People (CYP). With a mission rooted in compassion, we’re building a service that puts young people and their guardians at the heart of everything we do.

This development reflects our ongoing commitment to a person‑centred approach, guided by lean methodology and a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

With ambitious plans to expand our service, including the launch of an ASC pathway in 2026, we are committed to pushing boundaries and fostering innovation to achieve outstanding care.

What we are looking for?

We are looking for a dedicated and meticulous Full‑Time Substantive CYP ADHD Prescriber to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand new service right at the point of launching – with the security of an already successful and rapidly scaling adult service behind it.

We’re a passionate team of changemakers, committed to a culture built on transparency, support, and continuous growth.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Respond to Clinical Enquiries: Prioritise and manage clinical enquiries from healthcare professionals, Cresco Clinic practitioners, CYPs and their guardians, providing timely, evidence‑based advice on medication management, treatment options, and drug interactions.
• Triage Medication Requests: Review and assess requests for ADHD medication to ensure they are clinically appropriate and safe, escalating complex or high‑risk cases.
• Support ADHD Treatment Pathway: Provide clinical support to children and young people undergoing titration or maintenance treatment, responding to queries, monitoring for adverse effects, and ensuring timely intervention when concerns arise.
• Respond To Operational Clinical Enquiries: Support the wider Cresco Clinic team by responding to operational clinical queries that impact patient progression through the care pathway.
• Prescription Management: Issue ongoing prescriptions for children and young people who remain under the care of the Cresco Clinic.
• Shared Care Coordination: Support the preparation and submission of shared care requests to GPs on behalf of the children and young people we work with.

A Day In The Life:

The CYP Clinical Care Hub (CCH) plays a key role in supporting people throughout their ADHD treatment journey. We focus core activities in time blocks to allow us to deliver consistent, high‑quality care while helping team members build confidence and clarity in each area of the role.

Rotations Include:

• Prescriptions: Issuing repeat prescriptions for children and young people under our care, and submitting shared care requests to GPs where needed.
• Clinical Inbox: Responding to medication‑related queries from young people, guardians, and clinicians.
• Triage: Reviewing and prioritising medication requests to ensure they are clinically safe and appropriate.

To thrive in this role you’ll need to:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NMP/Nurse Prescriber with a strong understanding of Mental Health or ADHD treatment, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering high‑quality care within ADHD services. We’re seeking someone who can hit the ground running and contribute meaningfully from day one.

Education

MPHARM degree and Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council or Qualified Nurse Prescriber registered with the NMC.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in CYP settings.

Desirable

Experience in working with people with ADHD in primary, secondary or specialist private services.

Certifications

Non‑Medical Prescribing Qualification.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of ADHD medications and treatment protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy management systems.
• Strong digital proficiency is essential, as you’ll be working with a range of digital tools.

We Value

• Kindness – treating colleagues, partners, and everyone we support with respect and care.
• Transparency – being open and honest so that trust can grow.
• Reflection – pausing to learn from experience and improve together.
• Growth mindset – always welcoming feedback and challenges as opportunities to develop.
• Accountability – taking ownership of our actions and outcomes.
• Solution‑seeking – focusing on constructive ways forward, even when things are tough.
• Collaboration – sharing ideas, supporting one another, and celebrating collective success.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Competitive salary
• Work remotely within the UK
• 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays
• Team get‑togethers
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Office equipment when you join
• £500 stipend to help set up your home office
• Pension contribution
• Be part of one of the UK’s most ambitious HealthTech start‑ups

Our Hiring Process

• An initial call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Interview with the head of the Clinical Care Hub.
• Offer!

Apply with Confidence

Studies show that men apply for roles when they meet around 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and other marginalised groups often apply only if they meet every requirement. If you believe you’re a great fit but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply!

At Care ADHD, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those from historically marginalised communities, as we work together to create a more equitable future.