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Adult ADHD Clinical Nurse Specialist / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (NonMedical Prescriber)
NHS Borders Adult Community Mental Health Services
Parttime: 2 days per week
Fixed location: Across all Scottish Borders localities
NHS Borders is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Adult ADHD pathway. This is a key clinical role, supporting adults with ADHD across the Scottish Borders through highquality, personcentred care.
The postholder will primarily undertake annual ADHD reviews, including autonomous medication reviews and prescribing, working closely with CMHTs, Primary Care, pharmacy, and medical leadership. There will also be some involvement in the assessment of ADHD presentations for adults with comorbid mental health needs who meet CMHT criteria, with scope for role expansion as the service develops.
This is a flexible, parttime post working two days per week. Clinics will be delivered across multiple localities, so the ability to travel independently between towns and venues across the Scottish Borders is essential.
Key responsibilities
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Deliver annual ADHD reviews for adults across all Borders localities
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Independently review, adjust and prescribe ADHD medication in line with national and local guidance
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Monitor treatment effectiveness, side effects, physical health and risk
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Provide psychoeducation and support around medication adherence
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Maintain clear communication with GPs and other professionals
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Manage an autonomous caseload and maintain highquality clinical records
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Provide specialist ADHD advice and consultation to colleagues
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Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement
Essential requirements
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Registered Nurse (RMN or RN Adult)
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Clinical Nurse Specialist or ANPlevel experience within mental health or neurodevelopmental services
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Independent NonMedical Prescribing qualification (V300)
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Significant postregistration mental health experience
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Ability to work autonomously across multiple sites
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Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
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Experience in adult ADHD assessment or treatment
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Experience running nurseled clinics
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Involvement in service development or quality improvement work
This role offers an opportunity to shape and develop a growing Adult ADHD pathway within a supportive multidisciplinary service, while maintaining a flexible, parttime working pattern.
For informal enquiries, please contact Ash Wright [email protected]
Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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