At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct ADHD assessments for children and adults, producing detailed reports and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Montrose Health Group Ltd, a leader in mental health services.
- Benefits: Full-time remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with a focus on neurodiversity and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by providing accurate ADHD diagnoses and support.
- Qualifications: Doctorate in psychology, HCPC registration, and experience in ADHD assessment required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
- Autism Spectrum Condition
- Trauma
- ADHD ASSESSOR
- (Clinical / Educational / Practitioner Psychologist)
- ADHD Assessor – Psychologist (Children 7+ & Adults)
- Organisation
- Montrose Health Group Ltd
- Reports to
- Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychologist
- (Consultant Psychiatrist for prescribing interface)
- Contract
- Full Time and remote / clinic based 37.5 hours
- Role Purpose
To undertake high-quality, evidence-based ADHD assessments for children aged 7+, young people, and adults, contributing to accurate diagnosis, robust clinical formulation, and MDT decision-making in line with NICE NG87, DSM-5 / ICD-11, and CQC standards.
To produce accurate reports in line with service requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- ADHD Assessment & Formulation
- Conduct comprehensive ADHD assessments across the lifespan
- Take detailed developmental, educational, occupational, and psychosocial histories
• Use validated tools including
- Conners (parent/teacher/self)
- SNAP-IV
- DIVA-5 (adults)
- Analyse multi-informant data and clinical observations
- Formulate clear diagnostic conclusions using DSM-5 / ICD-11
• Consider and document differential diagnoses including
- Autism Spectrum Condition
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Trauma
- Learning difficulties
- Attachment and emotional regulation difficulties
- MDT & Diagnostic Governance
- Present cases at ADHD diagnostic MDT meetings
- Contribute to consultant-led diagnostic decisions
- Escalate complex presentations appropriately
- Support quality assurance and audit processes
- Attend team meetings where needed
- Reporting & Feedback
• Produce high-quality diagnostic reports suitable for
- Clients and families
- GPs
- Schools / colleges
- Local authorities
- Deliver feedback sessions to parents/carers and adults
- Produce child-friendly summary letters where required
- Ensure reports meet NHS and Right to Choose standards
- Collect feedback through Doctify or similar
- Safeguarding & Professional Practice
- Identify safeguarding concerns and follow local safeguarding procedures
- Complete risk assessments where indicated
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records
- Work within consent, Gillick competence, and Mental Capacity Act frameworks
• Participate in
- Supervision
- CPD
- Service development and governance activity
- MAST (Mandatory and Statutory Training)
Essential Criteria
• Doctorate or equivalent qualification in
- Clinical Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Practitioner Psychology
- HCPC registration
- Formal training and experience in ADHD assessment.
• Strong knowledge of
- NICE NG87
- Experience assessing children and/or adults
- Excellent formulation and report-writing skills
- Minimum of 1 year experience of diagnostic and report writing in a health setting.
Desirable
- Experience with Right to Choose ADHD pathways
- Experience assessing ADHD and Autism together
- ADOS training/experience
- Experience working in NHS or CQC-registered services
- Trauma-informed practice
- Personal Attributes
- Neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based
- High clinical integrity and attention to detail
- Confident autonomous practitioner
- Collaborative MDT approach
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ADHD Assessor (Clinical / Educational / Practitioner Psychologist)Find out more employer: Montrose Health Group Ltd
Montrose Health Group Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises neurodiversity-affirming practices. With opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to supervision and CPD, employees can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and adults with ADHD. The flexibility of remote and clinic-based work enhances work-life balance, making it an attractive choice for dedicated professionals in the field.
