CYP Prescriber

Salary: £50k - £55k

Location: Canary Wharf or Hybrid (base yourself in our Canary Wharf office once a month - or work from anywhere in the UK with regular visits to our office for training, development and team meetings)

Reports to: Head of the Clinical Care Hub

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

At Care ADHD Under 18’s services (part of The Centre for ADHD Research & Excellence), we’re revolutionising Neurodevelopmental care by making assessments and treatment more accessible for everyone. With an established Adult Pathway already in place, we were excited to extend our services to Children and Young People (CYP) in early 2026. With a mission rooted in compassion, we’re building a service that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We have an ongoing commitment to a person‑centred approach, guided by lean methodology and a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Together, these principles drive our pursuit of excellence and ensure that every individual receives the highest standard of care.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a dedicated and meticulous Full‑time CYP ADHD Prescriber to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to join an expanding service right at the start of its development – with the security of an already successful and rapidly scaling adult service behind it.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prioritise and manage clinical enquiries from healthcare professionals, Under 18 clinicians, CYPs and their guardians, providing timely, evidence‑based advice on medication management, treatment options, and drug interactions.
• Review and assess requests for ADHD medication to ensure they are clinically appropriate and safe, escalating complex or high‑risk cases, through MDTs and Senior Leaders.
• 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.
• Support the wider Under 18s team across Client Success and Clinical Care Hub, by responding to operational clinical queries that impact patient progression through the care pathway, working collaboratively to ensure seamless and timely care.
• Issue ongoing prescriptions for children and young people who remain under the care of the Care ADHDs under 18s service, including those for whom shared care has been declined.
• Ensure prescribing aligns with individual treatment plans and current clinical guidance.
• Review physical health questionnaires throughout a patient’s treatment journey and, if appropriate, liaise with wider health professionals to provide holistic support.
• Support the preparation and submission of shared care requests to GPs, track responses and assist in facilitating agreements to ensure continuity of care and medication access for our Children and Young People.

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.

Responsibilities Include

• Managing titration appointments: liaising with bookings to ensure safe and timely clinic appointments and documentation upload, with clear communication with Children, Young People and their families.
• Prescriptions: issuing repeat prescriptions for children and young people under our care.
• Liaising with GPs and professionals: sending clinic letters, requesting information and submitting shared care requests to GPs where needed.
• Clinical inbox: responding to medication‑related queries from young people, guardians, and clinicians, and offering clear, evidence‑based advice and follow‑up.
• Triage: reviewing and prioritising medication requests to ensure they are clinically safe and appropriate.
• Documentation: recording all clinical information within our patient records and clear communication of plans and outcomes to Children, Young People, their families and wider professionals.
• Use radar system to document concerns and incidents.
• Managing risk and safeguarding: escalating concerns to wider team including senior colleagues and attending MDTs to discuss complex presentations.

There are also opportunities to contribute to wider projects, such as refining our clinical pathways or supporting new initiatives within the service. This role is a great fit for people who are comfortable with structured, process‑driven work, but also want to be part of a team that’s growing and adapting to meet the needs of the people we serve. Ours is a fast‑paced environment, focused on continuous improvement and one that invests in innovative technology for the benefit of all.

To Thrive in This Role

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NMP/Nurse Prescriber/Pharmacist with a strong understanding of Mental Health or ADHD treatment for Children and Young People, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering high‑quality care within Neurodevelopmental 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, MBBS/MBChB degree and registration with GMC, Qualified Nurse Prescriber registered with the NMC.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in CYP settings, with a minimum of 1 year prescribing for CYP ADHD.
• Desirable Experience in working with people with ADHD in primary, secondary or specialist private services.
• Evidence of ADHD CPD and ADHD diagnostics.
• Experience of remote clinical delivery.

Certifications

• NMC-approved Independent Prescribing qualification (V300).

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 essential; you’ll be working with a range of digital tools.

What We Value

Care is at the heart of who we are - in how we support patients, and in how we treat each other as colleagues. We believe the way we show up for each other is just as important as what we do. Skills matter, but it’s our mindset and behaviours that protect the supportive culture we’ve built, and help us thrive together. 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, not to assign blame, but to learn, adapt, improve, and move forward.
• 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.
• 25 days holiday (not including UK public holidays).
• Team get‑togethers.
• A paid day off on your birthday.
• Office equipment when you join.
• Pension contribution.
• Be part of one of the UK’s most ambitious HealthTech start‑ups.

Our Hiring Process

Be invited to an initial screening call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist. Following a review, successful candidates will be invited to an interview with the Head of the Clinical Care Hub. Offer!

Apply with Confidence

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.