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Senior ADHD Prescriber (Independent Prescriber)

Skylight Psychiatry

BASINGSTOKE, RG24 8AG

Salary

£58,000 to £62,000

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

30 September 2026

30 days left

Job description

The Senior ADHD Prescriber is a key clinical role within Skylight Psychiatrys growing neurodevelopmental service. This position combines direct patien...

The Senior ADHD Prescriber will conduct ADHD diagnostic assessments, initiate and manage ADHD medication treatments, and carry out follow-up reviews for patients undergoing titration. The role includes managing an active prescribing caseload, providing expert advice on ADHD prescribing matters, and supporting colleagues with complex prescribing queries. In addition, the postholder will contribute to prescribing governance activities such as clinical audits, supervision, and the development of standard operating procedures, helping to maintain high clinical standards and support the continued growth of the service.

Senior ADHD Prescriber (Independent Prescriber)

0.8 WTE | £58,000£62,000 FTE (pro-rated)

Remote with occasional attendance in Basingstoke

Job Type: Permanent

Skylight Psychiatry is an independent provider of neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment services delivering high-quality ADHD and autism assessments for children, young people and adults across the UK.

As our ADHD service continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior ADHD Prescriber to join our clinical team. This role combines clinical prescribing activity with opportunities to contribute to prescribing governance within an established multidisciplinary service.

The RoleThe Senior ADHD Prescriber will support safe and effective ADHD medication management while contributing to the standardisation and governance of prescribing practice across the service.You will work closely with the Clinical Director and wider clinical team to support high-quality patient care and scalable clinical pathways.

Key responsibilities include

  • Conducting 3 ADHD diagnostic assessments per week
  • Initiating ADHD medication where clinically indicated
  • Undertaking medication follow-up reviews for patients undergoing titration
  • Managing an active prescribing caseload
  • Acting as a senior point of reference for ADHD prescribing queries across the service
  • Contributing to prescribing governance activities including SOP development, supervision and audit
  • The role is primarily remote; however, the post-holder may be required to attend the Basingstoke office approximately once or twice per month for meetings or service development activities.

About YouWe are looking for a clinician who:

  • Is a qualified Independent Prescriber
  • Has experience prescribing ADHD medication
  • Has strong knowledge of NICE ADHD guidance
  • Is confident managing prescribing decisions and clinical risk
  • Is comfortable supporting colleagues with prescribing queries
  • Works well within a multidisciplinary clinical team
  • Experience conducting ADHD diagnostic assessments or working within neurodevelopmental services is desirable.

  • Flexible working within a supportive clinical team
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to contribute to clinical pathway development
  • A collaborative multidisciplinary environmentThe opportunity to work within a growing and innovative neurodevelopmental service

How to ApplyPlease submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Work from home

Equality and DiversitySkylight Psychiatry is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from individuals from groups currently under-represented in healthcare leadership roles. All appointments are made on merit through a fair and transparent recruitment process.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Basingstoke RG24 8AG

Skylight Psychiatry is an independent provider of specialist neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment services, delivering high-quality ADHD and autism assessments for children, young people, and adults throughout the UK. The organisation is committed to providing accessible, patient-centred, and evidence-based care through a collaborative multidisciplinary approach. As an innovative and rapidly expanding service, Skylight Psychiatry combines clinical excellence with a strong focus on continuous improvement, ensuring the highest standards of care for the individuals and families it supports.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Is a qualified Independent Prescriber
  • Has experience prescribing ADHD medication

Desirable

  • Is a qualified Independent Prescriber
  • Has experience prescribing ADHD medication
  • Has strong knowledge of NICE ADHD guidance
  • Is confident managing prescribing decisions and clinical risk
  • Is comfortable supporting colleagues with prescribing queries
  • Works well within a multidisciplinary clinical team
  • Experience conducting ADHD diagnostic assessments or working within neurodevelopmental services is desirable.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

21 August 2026

Last checked

25 August 2026

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