ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber - Employed in Camelford

ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber

Location: United Kingdom (Remote)

Reporting to: Team Lead – ADHD Titration Service

Remuneration: £61,000 per annum FTE plus £1,000 per annum - working from home allowance

Contract Type: Employed | Permanent | Full/ Part-Time – minimum 30 hours per week

About Us:

Psychiatry UK is the UK’s leading provider of digital psychiatry services, working both privately and with the NHS to support children, teenagers and adults with expert, patient-centred care.

A career with Psychiatry UK allows you to expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and gain valuable life experience—all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote full-time or part-time role. As part of a leading online mental health service, you'll collaborate with innovative, forward-thinking professionals in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to making a real difference.

The ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within Psychiatry UK’s ADHD service. This position is responsible for the treatment and ongoing management of adults with ADHD, including the independent or supplementary prescribing of ADHD medications in line with national guidelines and Psychiatry UK’s clinical policies.

As an ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber, you will:

• Provide safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing for adult ADHD patients in line with NICE guidelines, Psychiatry UK clinical policies, and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Prescribing Framework.
• Manage a defined caseload of patients during the titration and ongoing treatment phases, ensuring timely review of treatment effectiveness, side effects, and adherence.
• Communicate with patients through Psychiatry UK’s secure portal, offering clear, supportive, and clinically appropriate responses to medication-related queries.
• Complete End of Titration Reviews (EOTRs) and conduct annual medication reviews in a timely and thorough manner, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
• Exercise independent or supplementary prescribing rights within scope of practice, recognising limitations and seeking clinical advice when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with Consultant Psychiatrists and the wider ADHD service team to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.
• Undertake regular risk assessments and review safeguarding concerns, escalating appropriately in line with organisational policy.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential clinical records using Psychiatry UK’s digital systems in accordance with professional and legal standards.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement activities, and the review of prescribing practices to support clinical governance and service development.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision and team learning to maintain high standards of clinical decision-making.
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of Psychiatry UK’s prescribing pathways, titration protocols, and service delivery processes.
• Remain up to date with relevant legislation, prescribing guidance, and Psychiatry UK policies, with a commitment to continuous professional development.

To succeed as an ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber, you will have:

• Sound clinical experience in the initiation, titration, and management of ADHD in adults.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the capacity to engage effectively both remotely and in writing.
• A sound understanding of legislation, professional standards, and current developments in ADHD service provision and prescribing practice.
• Ability to work autonomously, managing an independent caseload efficiently and responsibly.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• First-level registered Mental Health nurse (RMN) or First-level registered nurse (Adult Nurse/Children’s Nurse/Learning Disabilities Nurse) with one year post qualification Secondary Mental Health service experience or further Mental Health qualification.
• Must have Independent & Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification with 1-year post-prescribing qualification experience.
• 1-year post prescribing qualification experience in Specialist ADHD Service.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Further relevant training or qualifications in mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Previous experience specifically within ADHD specialist services.
• Experience in remote clinical service provision or digital healthcare environments.

Psychiatry UK: Supporting You

We want you to enjoy your work while feeling healthy, happy, and appreciated. That’s why we’ve created a benefits package designed with you in mind.

• Health Cash Plan and Wellbeing Hub subscription
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Volunteering Day
• Enhanced Sickness and Family Leave pay
• Length of Service Bonus
• Work from Home allowance
• Pension options

Recruitment Process

At Psychiatry UK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If at any point you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

If this opportunity excites you, why not apply today? We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of interest.