Job summary
We are looking for dedicated healthcare professionals to
carry out ADHD assessments on a face to face and/or remote basis, who share our
values of commitment, trust, integrity and kindness.
We are seeking ADHD assessors from any of the following
clinical backgrounds - Registered Mental Health Nurse, Paediatric Nurse
or Learning Disability Nurse.
At Psicon, were passionate about helping unique minds to
thrive and as one of the UKs largest providers of neurodevelopmental services,
its our goal to support individuals and their families through the challenges
of accessing high quality diagnostic assessments and post-diagnostic care.
Please apply directly on our website using the supported
links URL or visit our careers page:
www.psicon.co.uk/careers
Main duties of the job
- Carrying out high quality full ADHD assessments for children and young people aged 6 18yrs old.
- Effectively communicating with neurodiverse children and young people and their families. As well as internal and external staff.
- Produce high quality, detailed reports in a timely manner.
What we are looking for
- Be confident, competent and experienced in the delivery of robust, high-quality and NICE guideline compliant ADHD assessments for children and young people.
- Experienced and comfortable with diagnosing independently on the day and feeding back to the family with the outcome.
- Able to commit to providing face-to-face and/or remote appointments.
- Able to demonstrate up to date supervision, appraisal, professional registration and revalidation (NMC).
About us
Psicon is a specialist neurodevelopmental service working
both privately and with various NHS trusts to provide autism and ADHD
assessments. We are an independent organisation, but most of our work is for
the NHS, whom we are proud to support. Assessments are carried out by our team
of associate clinicians from a range of clinical backgrounds, in satellite
clinics across the country and remotely. Psicon is committed to offering the
best psychological support and healthcare available. We take an innovative approach
to the delivery of our services and ensure that they are of the highest
standards in the industry.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Clinics:
- Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
- Remote work or face to face clients.
- Other options available such as hybrid/face to face, depending on your location.
- Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, accommodating your schedule.
What We Offer:
- Flexible work, available 7 days a week as much or as little as youd like (subject to working time directive).
- Competitive per assessment tariff payable outside IR35.
- Regular supervision with opportunities to enhance and develop assessment skills.
- A genuine opportunity to make a difference to children, young people and their families experiencing the challenges of living with undiagnosed neurodiversity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Clinics:
- Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
- Remote work or face to face clients.
- Other options available such as hybrid/face to face, depending on your location.
- Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, accommodating your schedule.
What We Offer:
- Flexible work, available 7 days a week as much or as little as youd like (subject to working time directive).
- Competitive per assessment tariff payable outside IR35.
- Regular supervision with opportunities to enhance and develop assessment skills.
- A genuine opportunity to make a difference to children, young people and their families experiencing the challenges of living with undiagnosed neurodiversity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable experience conducting robust ADHD assessments in line with NICE guidelines
- Confidence and competent in engaging with adult clients and managing assessment processes
- Willingness to offer face-to-face in Canterbury as well as remote appointments
- Experienced in utilizing diagnostic tools such as DIVA-5, CAARS, QBTest, and applying DSM-5 criteria for comprehensive ADHD assessment and clinical evaluation.
- Up-to-date NMC registration, clinical supervision, appraisal, and revalidation
- Appropriate indemnity insurance for self-employed practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable experience conducting robust ADHD assessments in line with NICE guidelines
- Confidence and competent in engaging with adult clients and managing assessment processes
- Willingness to offer face-to-face in Canterbury as well as remote appointments
- Experienced in utilizing diagnostic tools such as DIVA-5, CAARS, QBTest, and applying DSM-5 criteria for comprehensive ADHD assessment and clinical evaluation.
- Up-to-date NMC registration, clinical supervision, appraisal, and revalidation
- Appropriate indemnity insurance for self-employed practice
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).
Additional information
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).
