Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

ADHD Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 23 January 2026

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the ADHD service. To take a role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the well-being of children and young people. Working within a systemic and holistic framework you will support the Multi-Disciplinary Team in undertaking needs led, evidence based, assessments and treatment with children and young people, their families and carers referred for ADHD assessments.

We are looking for a suitable individual with experience working in health care settings and a genuine interest and desire of working with this client group. You should have good verbal and written communication skills, enjoy working in a busy multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will be able to co-work effectively with colleagues, supporting assessments and treatments.

A means of transport is essential as they successful candidate would be expected to provide some clinics in Kendal and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please contact Ian Voyle ian.voyle@lscft.nhs.co.uk or Chloe Bell chloe.bell@lscft.nhs.uk for additional information.

Main duties of the job

To work within a systemic and holistic framework undertaking needs led and evidence-based assessments within the ADHD Nurse Led Service.

To work with children, young people, parents, carers and schools in a variety of ways to help support management of child or young person's diagnosis.

Develop good working relationships with children/families/partner agencies/schools.

Be aware of the needs of relatives and carers, giving them advice and support when necessary.

To liaise with other professionals in order that the child and family/carers receive an integrated multi-agency approach.

To participate in the monitoring, research and evaluation of the ADHD Nurse Led Service.

To actively contribute to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda within the service, in partnership with the Lancashire Care Safeguarding Team.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-SPS1572-MS

Job locations

Alfred Barrow Health Centre

Duke St

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 2LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy for the full responsibilities of this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy for the full responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 4 or HND qualification in child/social studies, Health or Education or Social Services or equivalent. Level 3 will be considered if individual has considerable practical experience.

Desirable

  • Additional further training relevant to Child Psychology/ CAMHS/AMHS.

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and able to input to electronic care record.
  • Good knowledge of legislation acts and developments relevant to the field of children and mental health.
  • The ability and skill to form positive therapeutic relationships that support children, young people and their families/carers' own decision-making and builds on their strengths.
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of family support interventions and making positive changes.

Desirable

  • Understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Experience

Essential

  • Able to work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Managing workload under the direction of the ADHD Specialist Nurses.

Desirable

  • Experience in working with children with mental health problems.
  • Working in the community.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 4 or HND qualification in child/social studies, Health or Education or Social Services or equivalent. Level 3 will be considered if individual has considerable practical experience.

Desirable

  • Additional further training relevant to Child Psychology/ CAMHS/AMHS.

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and able to input to electronic care record.
  • Good knowledge of legislation acts and developments relevant to the field of children and mental health.
  • The ability and skill to form positive therapeutic relationships that support children, young people and their families/carers' own decision-making and builds on their strengths.
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of family support interventions and making positive changes.

Desirable

  • Understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Experience

Essential

  • Able to work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Managing workload under the direction of the ADHD Specialist Nurses.

Desirable

  • Experience in working with children with mental health problems.
  • Working in the community.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alfred Barrow Health Centre

Duke St

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 2LB


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alfred Barrow Health Centre

Duke St

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 2LB


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiting Manager

Ian Voyle

ian.voyle@lscft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-SPS1572-MS

Job locations

Alfred Barrow Health Centre

Duke St

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 2LB


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)