Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

ADHD Specialist Practitioner

The closing date is 24 April 2026

Job summary

To provide a high-quality specialist ADHD service to patients and their families across RDASH services. The post holder will be a prescriber for assessment, initiation, titration and ongoing management of ADHD treatment.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide comprehensive expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of Adults with ADHD across the RDASH localities. Review with others the assessment and monitoring of adults identified with ADHD
  • Provide direct nursing judgement and treatment interventions based on skills and knowledge regarding clinical management and educational management of adults with ADHD.
  • Exercise Independent prescribing rights using guidelines and protocols
  • Ensure that the patient's interests are fully considered within the context of care, actively participating in ethical decision making within the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge of patients.
  • To undertake risk assessments and risk management for individuals and their families.
  • To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to ADHD.
  • To provide high quality support and advice to health and other professionals
  • To supervise the implementation and monitoring of new developments in ADHD.
  • To promote and co-ordinate the implementation of shared care arrangements.

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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

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

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-PHN-0260

Job locations

Neurodiversity Centre,

Askern Road, Bentley

Doncaster

DN5 0JR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RMN, RNLD, Pharmacist)
  • Evidence up to date and applicable CPD.
  • Motivated with genuine interest in Neurodiversity.
  • Hold V300 (Independent Supplementary Prescribing) or actively working towards this.
  • Independent Prescribing Qualification
  • Qualified Pharmacist

Desirable

  • Evidence of extensive post registration learning & development.
  • Previous experience in Clinical Leadership and delivering leadership clinical supervision
  • Completed UKAAN training with experience as a diagnostician or willing to work towards.
  • Experience working with differential diagnosis (Mental health)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise busy workload/caseload
  • Use the full range of person-centred alternative and argumentative communication strategies
  • Able to cope with stressful situations and remain positive in the face of clinical pressures.

Desirable

  • Evidence of knowledge pertaining to policy drivers locally and nationally.
  • Ability to contribute to development of service delivery

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

  • Clinical/risk assessment and care/treatment planning
  • Manage own caseload
  • Able to develop effective working relationships with patients/carers/other staff
  • Ability to promote a positive, person-centred culture based upon recovery approaches involving patients/carers in decision making

Desirable

  • Ability to work across the service when required, working within own competencies.
  • Experience in supporting people with mental health and learning disabilities.
  • Experience in supporting people with substance misuse
Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RMN, RNLD, Pharmacist)
  • Evidence up to date and applicable CPD.
  • Motivated with genuine interest in Neurodiversity.
  • Hold V300 (Independent Supplementary Prescribing) or actively working towards this.
  • Independent Prescribing Qualification
  • Qualified Pharmacist

Desirable

  • Evidence of extensive post registration learning & development.
  • Previous experience in Clinical Leadership and delivering leadership clinical supervision
  • Completed UKAAN training with experience as a diagnostician or willing to work towards.
  • Experience working with differential diagnosis (Mental health)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise busy workload/caseload
  • Use the full range of person-centred alternative and argumentative communication strategies
  • Able to cope with stressful situations and remain positive in the face of clinical pressures.

Desirable

  • Evidence of knowledge pertaining to policy drivers locally and nationally.
  • Ability to contribute to development of service delivery

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

  • Clinical/risk assessment and care/treatment planning
  • Manage own caseload
  • Able to develop effective working relationships with patients/carers/other staff
  • Ability to promote a positive, person-centred culture based upon recovery approaches involving patients/carers in decision making

Desirable

  • Ability to work across the service when required, working within own competencies.
  • Experience in supporting people with mental health and learning disabilities.
  • Experience in supporting people with substance misuse

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Neurodiversity Centre,

Askern Road, Bentley

Doncaster

DN5 0JR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Neurodiversity Centre,

Askern Road, Bentley

Doncaster

DN5 0JR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ADHD Specialist Practitioner

Jo-Ann Yates

jo-ann.yates@nhs.net

07930904794

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-PHN-0260

Job locations

Neurodiversity Centre,

Askern Road, Bentley

Doncaster

DN5 0JR


Supporting documents

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