Neurodevelopmental Practitioner in Liverpool

North Liverpool ADHD Service is a new and dynamic NHS team delivering high-quality ADHD care within primary care settings. We are expanding, and this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking service at an early stage of its development.

We provide specialist ADHD assessment, treatment, and ongoing monitoring for adults registered with GP practices in the North Liverpool Primary Care Network. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs with a specialist interest, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Pharmacist Practitioner, and Pharmacy Technicians all trained in ADHD and committed to improving outcomes for our local population.

Main duties of the job

• Triage new referrals into the ADHD service
• Conduct 6-monthly patient reviews, including basic physical observations (blood pressure, weight, pulse)
• Deliver brief psychological interventions for ADHD (full training provided)
• Work both autonomously and as an integral member of a supportive multidisciplinary team

This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about service development, passionate about improving mental health care, and eager to grow within a specialist area.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference, develop specialist expertise, and be part of an innovative new service, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

North Liverpool is the largest PCN in Liverpool with 21 aligned GP practices with a weighted population size of approximately 150,000 patients. Our Primary Care Network brings together a group of forward-thinking GP practices and multidisciplinary professionals committed to delivering high-quality, integrated care to our local community.

Job responsibilities

• To receive, screen, triage, stratify and stream patient referrals for adult ADHD assessments, or ongoing treatment
• To conduct face-to-face and occasionally remote appointments
• To undertake comprehensive needs-led stratification assessment in line with relevant guidance, best practice and service model, identifying needs from possible ADHD and other conditions or factors
• To offer a range of evidence-based education, advice and guidance relating to ADHD with patients to help reduce and manage symptoms
• To manage an identified caseload of patients, in conjunction with other professionals, agencies and carers as may be required to support the take up of appropriate education, advice and guidance
• Under appropriate supervision, undertake ADHD annual reviews, to include a physical examination and discussion on symptom management, side effects, supporting non-pharmacological strategies and liaison/referral to other agencies as appropriate
• To ensure a holistic and empathetic approach to appointments and treatment is undertaken, including consideration of physical and mental health needs and signposting to other resources or referring to other services or agencies as required
• To complete clear, accurate and timely records, summarising the results of all appointments and the advice and guidance provided
• To develop an understanding of a patient's journey from the point of referral for an assessment of adult ADHD, including the various treatment options and their management under the specialist primary care service or shared care with the patient's practice
• To support effective collaborative working across general practice, the primary care service, and secondary care provision through effective communication with other professionals
• To engage with and use web-based information specific to this patient group, maintaining up to date and accurate resources which can be made available to both colleagues and patients
• To stay up-to-date and engaged with the latest research and developments in ADHD assessment and treatment and mental health
• To function autonomously on a day-to-day basis within the remit agreed in clinical supervision and the ADHD primary care service model
• Plan and coordinate other necessary investigations on behalf of patients, including the physical healthcare needs of service users in the community

Person Specification

Essential

• A specific interest in working with adult ADHD
• Ability to work flexibly across the geographical area of the PCN
• Ability to be flexible with working hours with advance notice given

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently within defined policies/procedures, with clinical supervision from the line manager
• Ability to engage with people with neurodiversity effectively, assessing their needs, assess/understand risk, and designing and delivering appropriate interventions, evaluating their impact to inform future interventions and their personal practice
• Developed communication and coaching skills to aid understanding, motivating others or negotiating agreement
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions
• Knowledge of common mental health conditions
• Confidence and credibility to hold challenging discussions with patients
• Ability to write clear appointment notes, data entry and letters to other clinical settings
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be emotive
• Problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Able to work on own initiative and plan workload effectively responding to changing priorities
• Ability to engage in evidence-based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance)
• Knowledge of general administrative procedures
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Desirable

• Knowledge of admin procedures within a primary care setting
• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS and wider health and social care sector

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree in Psychology, Health, Social Care or a related field, or demonstrate equivalent experience through formal qualifications (minimum Level 3) and substantial experience in neurodevelopmental conditions, mental health, or primary care settings
• Evidence of extensive professional development relevant to the role

Desirable

• Professional registration (e.g. NMC, HCPC, BACP) is desirable but not essential

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly with individuals with mental health, learning or behavioural needs
• Experience of coaching, mentoring, or structured support interactions
• Demonstrated ability to maintain clinical records and work autonomously under supervision
• Experience of working in a community health, education or third sector organisation
• Experience of carrying a caseload and care coordination

Desirable

• Familiarity with ADHD or neurodevelopmental conditions
• Use of primary care systems (e.g. EMIS)
• Experience within NHS or PCN context

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer name: Jubilee Medical Centre

Address: Croxteth Family Health Centre, Altcross Road, Liverpool, L11 0BS