ADHD Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role involves undertaking ADHD assessments for adults and young people, making diagnoses, providing medication treatment and reviews where indicated, and psycho-social ADHD interventions (groups for people diagnosed with ADHD or their parents).

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team . There is also an expectation to advise and support colleagues; and to ensure the high-quality delivery of our ADHD pathways, leading to positive outcomes for the client.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist assessment and intervention for ADHD.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices for individuals with ADHD.
• Coordinate medication management and support its transition to primary care.
• Contribute to governance, audit, and data reporting.
• Stay up to date with the latest research and advancements in ADHD treatments and interventions.

• Write and review prescriptions in line with NICE guidance.

Requirements

• Experience of assessing and diagnosing ADHD
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage own caseload
• Relevant experience of ADHD treatment and medication management in a specialist ADHD service
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification
• Experience carrying out remote assessment
• A genuine passion for working with individuals affected by ADHD and improving their quality of life.

Person Specification

Relevant Mental Health Professional Qualification

Minimum 12 months ADHD Diagnosis and Prescribing experience

Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification

Experience of carrying our remote assessments

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of carrying our remote assessments
• Minimum 12 months ADHD Diagnosis and Prescribing experience

Desirable

• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification

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

e-Harley Street

Address

Suite 5A 1-9 Castle Street,

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE10 1DA

Employer's website

http://eharleystreet.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)