Specialist ADHD Practitioner - Assessment

Job description

Job responsibilities

TITLE: Specialist ADHD Practitioner - Assessment

DEPARTMENT Neurodevelopmental Services

LOCATION: Leeds

HOURS OF WORK: Full/Part Time (Up to 37.5 hours/week)

Salary Up to £62,000 per annum (depending on experience)

NATURE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinical Lead Neurodevelopment Service

ROLE SUMMARY

Conduct comprehensive ADHD assessments for adults in line with West Yorkshire ICB Quality Assessment Standards, considering co-occurring and differential diagnoses. Work autonomously and adaptively, liaising with system partners as needed to reach diagnostic conclusions. Perform risk and safeguarding assessments throughout the patient journey. Maintain accurate clinical records on the electronic patient record and contribute to service improvement. Participate in clinical supervision, MDT meetings, and team discussions to manage complexity and ensure consistent, high-quality care. Triage referrals, respond to patient queries, and deliver post-diagnostic psychoeducation. Communicate complex clinical information effectively and uphold professional development through ongoing learning and appraisal.

This role will comprise a blend of remote and face to face assessment for patients.

MAIN DUTIES

The Specialist ADHD Practitioner Assessment will;

• Assess adults for ADHD in keeping with West Yorkshire ICB Quality Assessment Standards, considering differential and/or co-occurring conditions to make diagnostic decisions.
• You will work autonomously, utilising and adapting your approach as needed to cater for additional complexity.
• Where necessary, you will be responsible for liaising with colleagues to reach diagnostic conclusions.
• Perform patient risk assessments and review safeguarding needs as required throughout the patient journey.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records and associated clinical templates, adhering to professional requirements for accurate record keeping.
• You will be responsible for recognising and reporting clinical Incidents and near misses to support the culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Attend regular team drop ins, clinical supervision and MDT meetings to discuss cases, manage clinical complexity, share knowledge, and address any emerging challenges.
• You will be experienced in identifying a broad range of mental health conditions and associated risks and/or safeguarding concerns and know when to seek support and escalate where necessary.
• You will possess well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carer and other professional colleagues both within and outside of the organisation.
• To take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining a sound level of professional knowledge and competence.
• You will triage referrals and manage patient queries in accordance with service protocols.
• You will deliver post-diagnostic ADHD focused psychoeducation to patients and contribute to the ongoing design of these programmes.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skils

Essential

• To succeed in the role, the successful candidate must be/have;
• A Registered Healthcare Professional (Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Advanced Clinical Practitioner).
• Have at least 5 years of experience in their discipline
• Be proficient in identifying and managing a wide range of mental health conditions
• Be experienced in the assessment of adults with suspected ADHD
• Willingness to learn and continually develop
• Evidence of, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent communication skills, and an ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
• IT skills including the use of electronic patient records and MS Office products
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Follow organisation policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to work alongside others within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Professional approach consistent with regulatory body expectations
• Excellent time management and ability to manage own workload

Desirable

• UKAAN or equivalent training

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

Leeds GP Confederation

Address

3 White Rose Office Park

Millshaw Park Lane

Leeds

LS11 0DL

Employer's website

https://www.leedsgpconfederation.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)