Job summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated clinician to join our Adult ADHD Assessment Service . This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality assessments and contributing to the care of individuals with ADHD.
Main duties of the job
This role is central to delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments and supporting individuals through their diagnostic journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete comprehensive ADHD assessments in line with NICE guidelines, including risk assessments and clinical formulations.
- Support with triage and manage new referrals, ensuring timely and effective pathways for assessment and discharge.
- Present assessment findings at multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to diagnostic decision-making.
- Establish therapeutic relationships and deliver evidence-based interventions within professional boundaries.
- Promote recovery-focused care and actively involve service users and carers in the assessment process.
- Participate in service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with other agencies to ensure integrated care.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse / Occupational Therapist / qualified Learning Disability Nurse
Desirable
- UKAAN training for assessment of adult ADHD
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in secondary mental health services
- Significant experience of autonomously undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments
Desirable
- Experience of working with those who have a primary neurodevelopmental condition
Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive assessment skills
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues
- Effective communication, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Ability to have difficult conversations and to deliver 'bad news' to service users in a compassionate manner
Other
Essential
- Genuine interest in working with client group
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse / Occupational Therapist / qualified Learning Disability Nurse
Desirable
- UKAAN training for assessment of adult ADHD
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in secondary mental health services
- Significant experience of autonomously undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments
Desirable
- Experience of working with those who have a primary neurodevelopmental condition
Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive assessment skills
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues
- Effective communication, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Ability to have difficult conversations and to deliver 'bad news' to service users in a compassionate manner
Other
Essential
- Genuine interest in working with client group
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).
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.
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).
