Job Description

Job Overview

Neurodevelopmental Mental Health Practitioner/Non-Medical prescriber CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Pathway

The CAMHS Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway are seeking an experienced registered nurse/Non-medical Prescriber (NMP) or Mental Heath Practitioner (MHP) to join our diverse and innovative multi-disciplinary team to provide ADHD and Autism assessments for young people.


The post holder will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, undertaking responsibility for ND assessment, diagnosis & initiation of treatment, including medication if an NMP. The NMP/MHP will work in a variety of settings, working closely with Paediatricians, SALTs and liaising with CAMHS colleagues for selected cases to support an integrated delivery of quality care. They will manage their own caseload but will also supervise and assist the ongoing development of the other team members.


As a band 7 neurodevelopmental specialist nurse, you would need to be qualified and experienced as a non-medical prescriber. They will work closely with the paediatricians to effectively monitor and review medications used for ADHD. The successful candidate would independently run nurse led clinics to facilitate this.


As a band 7 MHP you would need to have experience in working with young people who are diagnosed as having ADHD or as being autistic and being experienced in assessing for autism and ADHD. As an NMP/MHP, the role would require the applicant to support in the assessment and management of children and young people with ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASD (Autistic spectrum disorder) in the Families ,Young People and Children's (FYPCLDA) Division.


The applicant will bring significant experience of working autonomously within a multiagency arena. Staff development is a priority & opportunity to build upon skills & knowledge that will enhance service provision is actively encouraged.

Working hours will be mainly Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Please note that this role requires a full UK Driving License and access to a car during working hours.

Contact Details:

Jenny Bernacchio, jenny.bernacchio1@nhs.net

Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)

Main duties of the job

As a MHP/Non-medical Prescriber (NMP), the post holder will undertake the assessment and diagnosis of CYP within neurodevelopmental services. If the post holder is a NMP you will also hold a medication caseload and assess physical health and monitoring in line with safe prescribing will be undertaken. The post holder will work within the outpatient service, undertaking initial assessments of new referrals alongside MDT colleagues, plus co-working with colleagues within the MDT as required. As a senior clinician provision of clinical supervision and line management of staff will also be undertaken in accordance with NMC and trust policies.

For more details, please see the attached and Person Specification.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us


Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.


We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.


Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.


We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.


For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).


All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.


For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.


Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.