Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult ADHD Team

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Non-Medical Prescriber, to join our Adult ADHD service in the beautiful county of Cornwall. This post is part time hoursand will work along side the other Clinical Nurse Specialists in the team.

We are looking for someone who will take advanced lead role in supporting the ongoing development of the Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Service, delivering assessment, treatment, monitoring and support around the clinical areas of ADHD and behavioural difficulties in this highly specialist area. To take lead responsibility for standards of care delivery, and overall management of the caseload within the service from referral to discharge.

Main duties of the job
This post will provide ADHD assessment and ongoing care to adults with ADHD across the county of Cornwall.

This is a Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7 post, and we are looking for someone who has extensive experience working in mental health settings, with highly developed assessment and risk management skills.

This is an exciting time for Adult ADHD, we are looking for an individual who is strongly motivated to work in this area, with a keen interest in neurodevelopmental disorders to provide excellent care to people that use our service.

If you are passionate about ADHD and are looking to develop a career in this area, leading to clinical expertise, then we would welcome an application from you.

About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details
Date posted 10 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 7
Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number 201-26-814
Job locations Newquay Annex, St Thomas road, Newquay, TR7 1RQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential

• Hold NMC registration for independent non- medical prescriber
• Experience of assessment of mental health and risk
• Professional nursing qualification - RMN, RNLD, RNC

Desirable

• Experience of ADHD

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Effective team player with the ability to initiate, prioritise and complete work autonomously
• Skilled at delivering advice and support in specialist area
• Can communicate and establish effective working relationships with an adult mental health client group including, young people and their families

Knowledge and abilities
Essential

• Ability to constructively contribute to service development and plans
• In-depth knowledge of mental health care and community services
• Flexible in approach with ability to adapt in line with the changing needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Newquay Annex, St Thomas road, Newquay, TR7 1RQ, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Operational Lead Adult ADHD/ CAAAT services, Deborah Derbyshire, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.