Job summary
Be part of transforming ADHD care
Are you a GP with a passion for ADHD and neurodiversity? Do you want the time, support, and clinical freedom to deliver genuinely lifechanging care?
We are seeking a Specialist ADHD GP with a clinical interest in neuro developmental conditions to join our established, NHS aligned service delivering care via the Right to Choose (RTC) pathway.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high quality ADHD assessment and management for patients accessing care through NHS referral, in line with NICE guidance and NHS clinical governance standards.
What this role offers
This is an opportunity to:
- Deliver specialist care within a fully NHS aligned Right to Choose service
- Focus on clinical quality rather than appointment volume
- Make a meaningful contribution to improving access to ADHD assessment and support nationally
If you are seeking a clinically rewarding specialist role within an NHS aligned service, we would welcome your application.
Previous experience in ADHD services is desirable but not essential;training and supervision can be supported.
Main duties of the job
The role
You will:
- Undertake ADHD assessments and reviews via the NHS Right to Choose pathway
- Contribute to diagnosis and shared decision making in accordance with NICE NG87
- Support medication initiation and monitoring where appropriate
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Maintain high quality clinical documentation and governance standards
- Liaise with NHS GP practices, schools, and other professionals as required
Why join us?
- Extended appointment times to allow thorough, safe assessments
- Right to Choose service supporting improved access and reduced waiting times
- Flexible working options remote or hybrid where appropriate)
- Clear NHSaligned pathways with strong clinical governance
- Administrative and MDT support, enabling focus on clinical care
- An opportunity to develop or consolidate a GPwSIstyle role alongside portfolio or practice work
About you
You will be:
- GMC registered with a licence to practise
- A GP with an interest or experience in ADHD and neuro developmental care
- Comfortable working within NHS structures and referral pathways, including RTC
- Familiar with (or keen to work in line with) NICE guidance
- Patient focused, methodical, and confident managing clinical complexity
About us
Taurus Healthcare is the
provider arm of the Herefordshire GP Federation, serving a population of
approximately 185,000 patients. Established and owned by local GP practices,
we are deeply rooted in our communities and committed to delivering
integrated, out-of-hospital care that improves access, outcomes and
experience for patients.
We are proud of our progress
towards a 24/7 general practice and urgent care vision, enabled by strong
partnerships, digital innovation and a genuinely multidisciplinary workforce.
ACPs are central to this model not as adjuncts, but as clinical leaders and
system enablers.
We value diversity, inclusion
and professional ambition, and actively welcome applications from candidates
who want to help redesign services, influence system working, and shape the
future of primary and urgent care.
Why join Taurus Healthcare?
Opportunity to work at the forefront of
integrated care delivery
Real autonomy and support to practise at
advanced level
NHS Pension Scheme (23.78% employer
contribution)
38 days annual leave (pro rata), including
bank holidays
Vivup employee benefits platform, including
wellbeing, discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
Blue Light Card discounts
Due to current licence limitations, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK.
This
role must not be advertised or represented by third parties without written
authorisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To provide clinical leadership for a
specialist ADHD service, ensuring safe, evidencebased assessment and
treatment, highquality multidisciplinary practice, and continuous service
improvement. Including clinical leadership for the ADHD pathway.
To support a culture of learning and
development across Taurus ADHD services, providing training and development to
the ADHD clinical team. To work with our Lead Consultant Psychiatrist to
provide and support medical leadership to the operational and quality teams to
deliver consistently all aspects of contractual requirements.
To provide GP care in Taurus Healthcare
ADHD services, including review and sign-off for shared care agreements.
Main Responsibilities
Undertake comprehensive ADHD assessments in line
with NICE guidelines.
Formulate and document diagnoses, differential
diagnoses, and management plans.
Complete highquality assessment reports within
agreed turnaround times.
Initiate and review ADHD treatment plans, including
shared care recommendations.
Work collaboratively with the MDT, including
psychiatrists, nurses and admin teams.
Participate in clinical supervision, peer review and
service development.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical records using
agreed clinical systems.
Adhere to safeguarding, information governance and
clinical governance standards.
Support service quality, consistency, and patient
experience across the ADHD pathway.
Promote a culture of service user empowerment and
valuing in design of
Provide medical management,
including prescribing and monitoring ADHD medications in line with
national guidance.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical
documentation and contribute to outcome monitoring.
* A full Job Description & Person specification is attached to this advert*
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To provide clinical leadership for a
specialist ADHD service, ensuring safe, evidencebased assessment and
treatment, highquality multidisciplinary practice, and continuous service
improvement. Including clinical leadership for the ADHD pathway.
To support a culture of learning and
development across Taurus ADHD services, providing training and development to
the ADHD clinical team. To work with our Lead Consultant Psychiatrist to
provide and support medical leadership to the operational and quality teams to
deliver consistently all aspects of contractual requirements.
To provide GP care in Taurus Healthcare
ADHD services, including review and sign-off for shared care agreements.
Main Responsibilities
Undertake comprehensive ADHD assessments in line
with NICE guidelines.
Formulate and document diagnoses, differential
diagnoses, and management plans.
Complete highquality assessment reports within
agreed turnaround times.
Initiate and review ADHD treatment plans, including
shared care recommendations.
Work collaboratively with the MDT, including
psychiatrists, nurses and admin teams.
Participate in clinical supervision, peer review and
service development.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical records using
agreed clinical systems.
Adhere to safeguarding, information governance and
clinical governance standards.
Support service quality, consistency, and patient
experience across the ADHD pathway.
Promote a culture of service user empowerment and
valuing in design of
Provide medical management,
including prescribing and monitoring ADHD medications in line with
national guidance.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical
documentation and contribute to outcome monitoring.
* A full Job Description & Person specification is attached to this advert*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in a relevant clinical discipline (e.g., GMC, RMN, Clinical Psychologist).
- Registration with appropriate professional body (e.g., GMC, NMC, HCPC).
- Experience working with adults with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly ADHD.
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Training in ADHD-specific assessment tools (e.g., DIVA-5, ASRS, QBTest)
- Prescribing qualification (for nurse prescribers or non-medical prescribers)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in a relevant clinical discipline (e.g., GMC, RMN, Clinical Psychologist).
- Registration with appropriate professional body (e.g., GMC, NMC, HCPC).
- Experience working with adults with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly ADHD.
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Training in ADHD-specific assessment tools (e.g., DIVA-5, ASRS, QBTest)
- Prescribing qualification (for nurse prescribers or non-medical prescribers)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
