Nursing Independent Prescriber – Mental Health | Remote
Compass Associates - edinburgh, central scotland
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Nursing Independent Prescriber – Mental Health | Remote Remote (Home-Based) Starting salary of £50,000 + Excellent Benefits Monday – Friday | Non-Patient Facing Full Time, PermanentCompass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a highly respected and fast-growing provider of mental health services. We’re currently supporting the search for a Medication Management Specialist to join the clinical team in a newly created, non-patient facing role focused on improving medication safety, titration processes, and compliance across ADHD services.This is a rare opportunity to join an award-winning organisation known for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across neurodevelopmental and mental health services. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, prescribers, cardiac physiologists, and wider clinical teams to ensure robust medication pathways are in place to support both patients and clinicians.This role would suit an experienced Independent Prescriber (Pharmacist or Nurse Prescriber) with a strong mental health background, ideally with experience in ADHD medication management and a passion for patient safety and process improvement.The RoleReporting to the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for medication oversight and safety across remote ADHD services. You will provide guidance on medication suitability, side effects, titration, and continuity of supply, while supporting operational rollouts of EPS systems and internal procedures. This is a home-based position with standard office hours and flexibility where needed.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide specialist input on ADHD medications, titration outcomes and side effect profilesOversee repeat prescription workflows and ensure alignment with clinical recommendationsAct as a clinical lead for medication safety and quality assurance in EPS (Electronic Prescription Service) implementationLiaise with cardiac physiologists to coordinate pre-treatment investigations (e.g. ECGs)Support the review and improvement of internal policies, compliance checks, and medication documentationHandle medicine-related queries from prescribers, operations, or patientsParticipate in MDT meetings and contribute to service improvement plansEnsure effective stock control, referral tracking, and CRM system data qualityPerson SpecificationPharmacist or Nurse Prescriber with active Independent Prescribing (IP) qualificationExperience prescribing or managing ADHD medications within a mental health settingStrong knowledge of side effect management, titration safety, and remote care pathwaysFamiliarity with EPS systems, CRM tools, and patient pathwaysExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsDesire to complete or already hold a Postgraduate Mental Health Therapeutics qualificationAble to manage workload independently and work collaboratively across clinical and non-clinical teamsSalary & BenefitsStarting salary of £50,000 basic salary 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (rising with longevity)Additional day off for your birthdayHealthcare Cash PlanLife AssuranceEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Wellbeing PortalBenefits and discounts platformOpportunities to participate in charitable and wellbeing eventsLocationRemote – Home-based with occasional online meetings. Applicants must be UK-based.Contact Details If you would like to be considered or find out more, please contact Tom Fitch at Compass Associates on 02393 874295 or send a CV to Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy in relation to this permanent vacancy.
Created: 2025-08-02