ADHD Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary ADHD Service.

To work within the ADHD Clinic under the supervision of the ADHD Clinical Specialists/Practitioners.

To be responsible for triaging referrals and screening patients referred to the service as well as carrying an agreed case load as a band 5 Adult ADHD Practitioner providing specialist therapeutic interventions for adults with ADHD

Main duties of the job

Carry out screening assessments of people referred to the ADHD Pathway Work with an agreed caseload of people. Deliver workshops to groups of patients and professionals. Provide consultation and advice support to professionals in the community. Assist within the ADHD medication clinic, including the measurement of height, weight and blood pressure, following appropriate training and in-house assessment.

Be responsible for managing and prioritising own workload, and reviewing this on a regular basis with the ADHD Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner.

Develop therapeutic relationships with patients whilst providing clinical interventions where behaviours are often challenging and confrontational.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook