Non Medical Prescriber | Provide CIC in Colchester

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated ADHD Non-Medical Prescriber to lead and further develop the ADHD pathway within our Community Paediatric Service. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for children and young people (CYP) with ADHD and associated neurodevelopmental needs. The post holder will provide highly specialist clinical leadership in ADHD assessment, medication management, physical health monitoring, and ongoing care planning. Working as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to all aspects of the ADHD pathway, including screening, risk assessment, transition planning, and service development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the role of highly specialist ADHD Non-Medical Prescriber to lead on the ADHD pathway in our community paediatric service.
• Provide specialist expert pharmaceutical information and advice to multidisciplinary teams (e.g., nurses, school nurses, health visitors and consultants) particularly within children and young people services and where applicable to others involved in a patient’s care.
• Lead on and provide complex medicines management advice and specialist direction within services for children and young people with ADHD.
• Focus on outcomes delivering improved benefits and value for patients through improved patient experience, increased patient safety and mitigating of risks related to medicines.
• Support and contribute to clinical audits.
• Work with quality and patient safety teams to review quality and risk management issues related to pharmacy and medicine management.
• Be responsible for leading the ADHD medication service/pathway delivery.
• Accountability for clinical standards and outcomes.
• Provide input into ICT-wide medicines strategy.
• Influence service performance/KPI’s.
• Contribute to clinical governance and risk management related to medicines across the organisation, including undertaking audits to completion.
• Lead on identified patient safety alerts, implementing and monitoring improvements to medicines use; undertake risk assessment and review.
• Deliver ADHD care including medication management and physical health assessments.
• Show initiative, adaptability and excellent communication skills, and be a good team player.
• Provide leadership on and contribute clinically to all aspects of the ADHD pathway including screening, assessment, psychoeducation, medication management, behavioural management, care planning, risk assessment and management, and transition to adult services.
• Contribute to further ADHD pathway development.
• Undertake appropriate training to comply with the job role and be responsible for own continuing professional development.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and peer review to ensure consistent clinical standards and support individual pharmacy staff development.

Diversity and Inclusion

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men’s Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Application Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 8 Jun 2026.