Clinical Specialist - Nurse Prescriber (NMP)

Key Responsibilities Clinical & Prescribing Responsibilities • Undertake ADHD medication titration, review and stabilisation for adult patients, in line with NICE guidance and SSC ADHD clinical pathways. • Prescribe ADHD medication within scope of NMP qualification, ensuring appropriate clinical justification, documentation and monitoring. • Monitor treatment response, side effects, physical health parameters and risk factors throughout titration and ongoing treatment. • Escalate complex, high risk or atypical presentations to the Medical Director or Consultant Psychiatrist as required. • Contribute to shared care arrangements with GPs, supporting appropriate handover where clinically and operationally feasible. Clinical Governance & Patient Safety • Practice in accordance with SSCs Clinical Governance Framework, Medicines Management Policy and Prescribing SOPs. • Contribute to PSIRF aligned patient safety processes, including incident reporting, reflective learning and safety improvement actions. • Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records in line with regulatory and professional standards. • Participate in clinical audit, peer review and service evaluation activity relating to ADHD treatment and prescribing. Safeguarding & Risk Management • Identify, assess and appropriately respond to safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk. • Work collaboratively with SSCs Safeguarding Lead and wider MDT to ensure safeguarding processes are followed and documented. • Undertake and document clinical risk assessments and risk management plans where indicated. • Ensure reasonable adjustments are considered for neurodivergent patients and those with cooccurring vulnerabilities. Multidisciplinary Working • Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, medical practitioners, administrators and governance colleagues within the FLOCUS pathway. • Support effective clinical communication across assessment, treatment and follow up stages. • Provide clinical input into MDT discussions, case reviews and service development initiatives. Professional Practice & Development • Maintain current NMC registration and Nurse Prescriber (V300) qualification. • Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and revalidation processes in line with SSC policy. • Engage in continuing professional development relevant to ADHD, prescribing and neurodevelopmental practice. • Practice in accordance with the NMC Code and SSC values. Governance & Regulatory Alignment Explicit This role operates within and supports: • CQC Safe domain: medicines management, risk assessment, safeguarding, incident reporting. • CQC Well Led domain: clinical leadership, governance participation, learning culture and accountability. • PSIRF: structured learning from patient safety incidents. • NMC Code & Revalidation requirements. • SSC Clinical Quality & Governance oversight including Medical Director accountability for prescribing decisions. Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Clinical & Prescribing Responsibilities • Undertake ADHD medication titration, review and stabilisation for adult patients, in line with NICE guidance and SSC ADHD clinical pathways. • Prescribe ADHD medication within scope of NMP qualification, ensuring appropriate clinical justification, documentation and monitoring. • Monitor treatment response, side effects, physical health parameters and risk factors throughout titration and ongoing treatment. • Escalate complex, high risk or atypical presentations to the Medical Director or Consultant Psychiatrist as required. • Contribute to shared care arrangements with GPs, supporting appropriate handover where clinically and operationally feasible. Clinical Governance & Patient Safety • Practice in accordance with SSCs Clinical Governance Framework, Medicines Management Policy and Prescribing SOPs. • Contribute to PSIRF aligned patient safety processes, including incident reporting, reflective learning and safety improvement actions. • Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records in line with regulatory and professional standards. • Participate in clinical audit, peer review and service evaluation activity relating to ADHD treatment and prescribing. Safeguarding & Risk Management • Identify, assess and appropriately respond to safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk. • Work collaboratively with SSCs Safeguarding Lead and wider MDT to ensure safeguarding processes are followed and documented. • Undertake and document clinical risk assessments and risk management plans where indicated. • Ensure reasonable adjustments are considered for neurodivergent patients and those with cooccurring vulnerabilities. Multidisciplinary Working • Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, medical practitioners, administrators and governance colleagues within the FLOCUS pathway. • Support effective clinical communication across assessment, treatment and follow up stages. • Provide clinical input into MDT discussions, case reviews and service development initiatives. Professional Practice & Development • Maintain current NMC registration and Nurse Prescriber (V300) qualification. • Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and revalidation processes in line with SSC policy. • Engage in continuing professional development relevant to ADHD, prescribing and neurodevelopmental practice. • Practice in accordance with the NMC Code and SSC values. Governance & Regulatory Alignment Explicit This role operates within and supports: • CQC Safe domain: medicines management, risk assessment, safeguarding, incident reporting. • CQC Well Led domain: clinical leadership, governance participation, learning culture and accountability. • PSIRF: structured learning from patient safety incidents. • NMC Code & Revalidation requirements. • SSC Clinical Quality & Governance oversight including Medical Director accountability for prescribing decisions.