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Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Adult ADHD (Mental Health)

NHS Borders

Band 8a

Part‑time / Hybrid 7.5 hours per week

NHS Borders is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to provide specialist pharmaceutical input to the Adult ADHD pathway within Adult Community Mental Health Services. This is a small, targeted role focused on ensuring the protected, effective and consistent use of ADHD medication across the system.

The postholder will act as the specialist pharmacy lead for Adult ADHD, supporting prescribers, services and governance arrangements, with a particular focus on annual review processes, controlled drug safety, and alignment between Primary and Secondary Care.

Key responsibilities

Provide expert pharmaceutical advice on ADHD medication for adults, including complex prescribing and polypharmacy
Support safe and effective prescribing within the Adult ADHD pathway, including medicines optimisation and risk mitigation
Provide oversight and advice regarding controlled drugs,



shared care arrangements and prescribing governance
Advise CMHT clinicians, GPs and Non‑Medical Prescribers on ADHD medication, monitoring requirements and best practice
Contribute to the development, review and assurance of policies, protocols and prescribing guidance relating to Adult ADHD
Support audit, monitoring and review of ADHD prescribing patterns, safety incidents and variance
Provide specialist advice to support annual ADHD reviews and continuity of prescribing across care interfaces
Contribute to service development and quality improvement within the Adult ADHD pathway

Essential Requirements

Registered pharmacist with current GPhC registration
Substantial post‑registration experience in mental health or specialist clinical pharmacy
Advanced therapeutic knowledge and experience of medicines optimisation
Experience advising on complex prescribing and medication safety
Ability to work autonomo

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