Neurodevelopmental Nurse Prescriber (Children and Adults)

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Neurodevelopmental Nurse Prescriber to join our team of clinicians to support children and adults with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The successful candidate will undertake clinical assessments, prescribe and monitor medications, provide holistic patient support and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary environment to deliver high quality evidence based care.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to neurodevelopmental assessments as part of the multidisciplinary clinical pathway and support ongoing ADHD medication management of both children and adults.


• Support diagnosis of ongoing management of conditions including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.


• Independently prescribe, monitor and review medication regimens in accordance with national and local clinical guidelines.


• Prescribe medications safely and appropriately in line with clinical guidelines and legal requirements.


• Review and monitor medication effectiveness, side effects and treatment adherence.


• Provide expert advice on medication management, side effects, and alternative therapies.


• Provide person centred care and treatment plans , including education and support to patients and their families.


• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, prescriptions, and treatment progress in line with legal and organisational standards.


• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, neurodevelopmental clinicians, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy.


• Participate in safeguarding procedures and risk assessments where necessary.


• Contribute to service developments, audit and quality improvement initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with prescribing legislation, governance frameworks and professional standards.

• Registered nurse with active registration through the Nursing and MIdwifery Council


• Non\-medical independent prescriber holding post graduate qualification in independent/supplementary prescribing (V300\) on the NMC register.


• Proven experience as a nurse prescriber specialising in neurodevelopmental conditions in both adults and children.


• Experience in working within neurodevelopmental, adult mental health, CAMHS, and/or learning disability services.


• Knowledge and experience of ADHD medications and monitoring requirements in both adult and children.


• Knowledge and experience in ADHD titration and medication reviews.


• Strong clinical and risk management skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits:

• Company events


• Flexitime

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