CAMHS Non Medical Prescriber

Transformationunitgm; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 47,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in East Midlands is seeking a CAMHS Non Medical Prescriber to join a compassionate team making a positive difference in patients' lives. The role involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to service delivery and quality standards. Candidates should be registered nurses or therapists with experience in mental health and independent prescribing. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and is part of an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working commitment

Incremental pay progression

Health service discounts

Access to wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse/Occupational Therapist/Social Worker.
• Qualified Independent/ Supplementary Nurse Prescriber.
• Experience in prescribing SSRI’s and Anti-Psychotics.

Responsibilities

• Work as an independent prescriber within the medical team.
• Contribute to service decision making and budget management.
• Ensure quality and performance targets are met within the service.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Leadership

Experience in prescribing ADHD medication

Working with external partners

Education

Independent/ Supplementary Nurse Prescriber Qualification

Safeguarding Training

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Job description

Employer Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Temple House Town Derby Salary £47,810 - £54,710 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/02/2026 23:59

CAMHS Non Medical Prescriber

NHS AfC: Band 7

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

This is a newly created post to work within the Derby City Locality.

The CAMHS NMPs work as part of the medical team, with strong links the CAMHS Recovery teams and CAMHS Medics.

You will be working alongside the areas Consultant Psychiatrists and Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, along with the wider NMP team within CAMHS.

The Derby City team is a multi disciplinary team, has a strong team ethos and works from Temple House base, where there are a variety of CAMHS teams.

Main duties of the job

You will work as an independent prescriber, working within their scope of practise, being supported to develop this as needed.

To act as a role model to provide high standards of professionalism representing Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in the exercise of their duties.

Nurture a culture of respect for others and an environment that values and is respectful of ethnicity, gender, culture, experience and individuality for all staff and people in our care including carers, creating a positive working environment.

There is a need to be able to travel across bases with ease within this post - You should be able to travel across bases.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

You will contribute to decision making of the CAMHS Service Line, participating in a range of meetings and forums requiring accountability for service delivery.

You will be the budget holder for the Team. Be responsible for holding and monitoring the budget and for the procurement and maintenance of physical assets and supplies for the service.

You will contribute to the setting of the budget for the service, working alongside the Finance Manager.

To be accountable for the team’s budget and attend finance meetings, justifying team expenditure.

Working in partnership with other professional leads to ensure that the service area is able to meet its performance and quality targets.

Will assist in services transformational change to encompass the need for change within the service. These will be highlighted by NHS England, NHS 10 Year plan and CCGs.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. Please note that as the current salary threshold is £25,000 it is unlikely we will be able to offer sponsorship for this post as without 2 years previous NHS Service at Band 3 you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship (bank and agency service is excluded). This would apply to anyone who has current time limited right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship in the near future commencing at the bottom of the band. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse/Occupational Therapist/Social Worker
• Safeguarding Training
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Qualified Independent/ Supplementary Nurse Prescriber
• Experience in prescribing ADHD medication, SSRI’s and Anti-Psychotics

Experience

• Evidence of working in a leadership role or supervising staff/equivalent
• Recent and relevant experience of working within a mental health team
• Experience of working within a CAMHS setting and or community setting
• Experience of working with stakeholders/external partners in a leadership capacity

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [emailprotected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.