Job Title
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Nurse Prescriber)
Location
Wakefield, UK. The role operates across Wakefield, Kirklees, Barnsley and Calderdale. Workplace: Manygates Clinic, Belle Isle Health Park, Portobello Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PN.
Key Information
- Band: 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible
- Reference number: C9378-W1470A
Job Summary
Join a compassionate, forward‑thinking multidisciplinary team within an adult ADHD pathway. The role requires an experienced Band 7 Advanced Nurse Practitioner with prescribing duties to deliver high‑quality assessment and treatment for adults with ADHD. The position is based in Wakefield, supporting a large adult ADHD service and working within a supportive multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists and specialist physician assistants.
Responsibilities
- Prescribe medication and manage ADHD treatment plans within the scope of independent/supplementary prescribing.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and establish diagnoses for adult ADHD, including undiagnosed or complex cases.
- Collaborate closely with consultant psychiatrists, senior nursing colleagues and other MDT members to develop and deliver effective treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate clinical records, including prescribing and risk assessment documentation, in line with NHS and Trust policies.
- Provide professional supervision, mentoring and CPD support for supplementary prescribers.
- Adopt and promote best practice, contributing to the development of policies and protocols within the service.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse – Mental Health or Nursing in Learning Disabilities (RNLD).
- Recognised non‑medical prescribing qualification (Supplementary or Independent Prescriber).
- Experience as a non‑medical prescriber in a senior mental health or neuro‑developmental role.
Desirable
- Academic qualifications at Diploma or Degree level in a relevant field.
- Teaching or research experience in adolescent or adult ADHD services.
Essential Personal Attributes
- Self‑motivated and proactive.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiastic, compassionate and person‑centred approach.
- Ability to work under pressure and remain emotionally resilient.
- Valid UK driving licence and access to a car during the working day.
Desirable Personal Attributes
- Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic clinical environment.
- Experience in service development and working with families and carers.
EEO Statement
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, and we value diversity and strive for a workforce reflective of our communities.
Application Details
At the time of advertising, this role meets the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration for sponsoring candidates to work in the UK.
For questions about the role, contact Rebecca Crisp, Operations Manager – telephone: 01924 316494, email: rebecca.crisp@swyt.nhs.uk.
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