Non Medical Prescriber

The post holder will be based within the neurodevelopmental pathway, supporting young people with Autism and ADHD. This will include involvement in weekly neurodevelopmental assessment clinics, offering further specialist assessment if required, completing written reports and offering further advise and support/signposting information.The postholder will work autonomously/ and with support from the consultant undertake ADHD prescribing duties and manage ADHD clinics.The post holder will be responsible for completing risk assessments of the young people who they review and responding to risk appropriately, including safeguarding risks. They will work alongside the CAMHS team, and also other agencies to meet the needs of this client group. They will be responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing care plans.Providing assessments and supporting diagnosis for young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health problems.Acting as an Independent Nurse Prescriber Prioritising and managing own workload with minimal supervision As one of the senior practitioners, providing services to a multicultural and diverse population, to be responsible for delivering a very high standard of care to children and young people.The post holder will work autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent standards of care Offering comprehensive assessments in the clinic and service user’s own home Working effectively within the CAMHS locality team Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and procedures Working effectively with our partners Ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered toEnsuring that all referrals are seen in a timely manner Mentoring Advocating for the service user Attending CPAs both in clinic and off site. Physical health monitoringOur Values 2025 - 2030Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.They AreWe are kind. We are respectful.We work together with our communities.These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period.Starting with UsNELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.High Cost Area Supplement - Outer LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).High Cost Area Supplement - FringeThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Evelyn Okai Job title: Neurodevelopmental pathway lead Email address: evelyn.okai@nelft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07976737720