Job summary
The ADHD Assistant Practitioner will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Adult ADHD Service, providing assessment, monitoring, support, and interventions for clients diagnosed with ADHD. The role involves direct client work, including supporting patients with medication management, ADHD coaching, psychoeducational groups, and practical interventions to promote social inclusion, recovery, and well-being. The post holder will assist in training and development activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of service quality and patient care.
Main duties of the job
Conduct assessments using recognised ADHD screening tools for new and existing clients within the service.
Monitor and support clients who meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD, providing ongoing assessment, care planning, and follow-up.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to manage and support clients diagnosed with ADHD, ensuring a coordinated approach to care.
Provide support and advice to healthcare staff as necessary, promoting understanding of ADHD and its management within the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate electronic records of client information, including assessments, care plans, and psychoeducation activities, ensuring confidentiality and data security.
Generate reports on client numbers, assessments conducted, psychoeducation sessions, and other relevant data for team meetings and service evaluations.
Work as part of the wider mental health team to deliver a range of quality services and interventions, including group work and individual sessions, to support the recovery and well-being of clients with ADHD.
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and evaluation, providing insights and recommendations based on client interactions and assessments.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the induction, training, and ongoing development of new staff members within the Adult ADHD Service, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure new staff are well-prepared to deliver high standards of care.
Support the development and delivery of educational programmes, workshops, and seminars on ADHD management, including psychoeducation, available treatments, and best practices for clinical care. Target audiences include nursing staff, students, and other healthcare professionals.
Support audit and research processes within the service as a team member. Participate in research projects focused on ADHD management, ensuring the integration of research findings into clinical practice.
Assist in disseminating research findings to improve understanding and care for adults with ADHD across service areas.
Perform all duties in a professional manner in accordance with the Trust's Code of Conduct, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, confidentiality, and respect.
Stay up to date with relevant legislation, guidelines, and policies related to ADHD and mental health, ensuring compliance in daily practice.
Attend regular supervision sessions with the line manager and participate in annual appraisals to review performance and develop a personal development plan in line with Trust policy.
Engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and mandatory training, staying abreast of the latest research, guidelines, and best practices in ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Actively participate in team meetings, case reviews, and strategic planning sessions to contribute to service development and improvement.
Provide input and feedback during meetings, promoting productive discussions and collaborative decision-making, and facilitating a supportive environment for all team members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the induction, training, and ongoing development of new staff members within the Adult ADHD Service, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure new staff are well-prepared to deliver high standards of care.
Support the development and delivery of educational programmes, workshops, and seminars on ADHD management, including psychoeducation, available treatments, and best practices for clinical care. Target audiences include nursing staff, students, and other healthcare professionals.
Support audit and research processes within the service as a team member. Participate in research projects focused on ADHD management, ensuring the integration of research findings into clinical practice.
Assist in disseminating research findings to improve understanding and care for adults with ADHD across service areas.
Perform all duties in a professional manner in accordance with the Trust's Code of Conduct, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, confidentiality, and respect.
Stay up to date with relevant legislation, guidelines, and policies related to ADHD and mental health, ensuring compliance in daily practice.
Attend regular supervision sessions with the line manager and participate in annual appraisals to review performance and develop a personal development plan in line with Trust policy.
Engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and mandatory training, staying abreast of the latest research, guidelines, and best practices in ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Actively participate in team meetings, case reviews, and strategic planning sessions to contribute to service development and improvement.
Provide input and feedback during meetings, promoting productive discussions and collaborative decision-making, and facilitating a supportive environment for all team members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (e.g., Psychology degree) or relevant experience in a related field.
Desirable
- Training and experience to diploma level in a relevant area (e.g., mental health, ADHD, coaching).
- Knowledge of ADHD coaching methods and approaches, and experience in delivering structured coaching sessions.
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year of experience working with clients with ADHD or other neurodevelopmental disorders within a social care, primary care, or mental health environment.
- Experience providing 1:1 support and/or facilitating group work with clients.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering psychoeducational groups or ADHD coaching sessions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of neurodevelopmental disorders and the principles of recovery and person-centred care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of ADHD coaching methods and approaches, and experience in delivering structured coaching sessions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (e.g., Psychology degree) or relevant experience in a related field.
Desirable
- Training and experience to diploma level in a relevant area (e.g., mental health, ADHD, coaching).
- Knowledge of ADHD coaching methods and approaches, and experience in delivering structured coaching sessions.
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year of experience working with clients with ADHD or other neurodevelopmental disorders within a social care, primary care, or mental health environment.
- Experience providing 1:1 support and/or facilitating group work with clients.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering psychoeducational groups or ADHD coaching sessions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of neurodevelopmental disorders and the principles of recovery and person-centred care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of ADHD coaching methods and approaches, and experience in delivering structured coaching sessions.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
