Psychiatrist (Prescriber)

This is a unique opportunity to join a respected multidisciplinary team and play a central role in building a high-quality ADHD prescribing service within an already well-established clinical setting.

You will take ownership of medication initiation, titration and ongoing management, while contributing to the development of clinical pathways, governance frameworks and a scalable service model designed to meet growing demand.

The Role

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will:

* Lead the initiation, titration and ongoing management of ADHD medication in adults.
* Provide regular monitoring and review of patients in line with best practice and NICE guidelines.
* Issue private prescriptions and maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation.
* Take full clinical responsibility for prescribing decisions and patient safety.
* Develop and implement prescribing protocols, policies and governance frameworks.
* Work closely with psychologists and other clinicians involved in ADHD and ASD assessments.
* Contribute to the design and development of ADHD medication pathways within the clinic.
* Support the integration of prescribing into a wider neurodevelopmental service model.
* Communicate effectively with GPs and other external healthcare professionals.

Key Requirements

Qualifications

* Registered Independent Prescriber (Psychiatrist, Nurse Prescriber or Pharmacist Prescriber).
* Relevant professional registration with appropriate governing body.

Experience and Skills

* Demonstrable experience in initiating and managing ADHD medication in adults.
* Strong working knowledge of NICE guidelines for ADHD.
* Experience working autonomously with full clinical responsibility.
* Proven ability to develop or contribute to prescribing pathways or services.
* Confidence working within a developing or evolving service environment.
* Excellent clinical judgement, communication skills and a pragmatic approach to care.

* Ability to take ownership of a service area and contribute to its growth.
* Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

The Package

Location: Flexible / Hybrid, with clinic-based sessions in Belfast and remote working options.
Structure: Sessional, flexible working arrangements.
Remuneration: Revenue share model aligned to service activity.
Contract Type: Self-employed.

Environment:
* Established clinic with an existing client base and demand for ADHD services.
* Dedicated clinical space and full administrative support.
* Collaborative multidisciplinary team with strong clinical leadership.
* Opportunity to shape and grow a new service within a trusted and reputable setting.

Important Information

This is a growth-focused role within a developing service. While there is clear and existing demand for ADHD medication support, referral volumes will build over time.

This position is best suited to a clinician who is comfortable working with autonomy, taking ownership of a prescribing function, and contributing to the development of a new clinical service.

Interested?

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on 028 9693 5501 or email z.downes@mcsgroup.jobs.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and is the first recruitment agency in Northern Ireland to achieve the Bronze Diversity Mark. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate your request.

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