NhsJobs West Malling

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, sideeffects, physical health parameters and risk factors throughout titration and ongoing treatment.

• Escalate complex, highrisk or atypical presentations to the Medical Director or Consultant Psychiatrist as required.

• Contribute to sharedcare 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 PSIRFaligned 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 followup 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

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, sideeffects, physical health parameters and risk factors throughout titration and ongoing treatment.

• Escalate complex, highrisk or atypical presentations to the Medical Director or Consultant Psychiatrist as required.

• Contribute to sharedcare 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 PSIRFaligned 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 followup 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.

What is the salary for this prescriber pharmacist role in West Malling?

The advertised salary for this prescriber pharmacist role at Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd is Negotiable (per hour). Typical prescriber pharmacist pay in West Malling varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

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