At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct ADHD assessments and contribute to safe diagnosis and care planning.
- Company: Montrose Health Group, a supportive and dynamic healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Full-time hybrid role with competitive salary and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and adults with ADHD.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with ADHD training and experience in neurodevelopmental conditions.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
- ADHD ASSESSOR
- (Specialist Nurse – ADHD)
- Job Title
- ADHD Assessor – Specialist Nurse (Children 7+ & Adults)
- Organisation
- Montrose Health Group ltd
- Reports to
- Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychiatrist
- Contract
- Full-time - Hybrid / Clinic-based
- Role Purpose
To undertake structured ADHD assessments as part of a consultant-led service, contributing to safe diagnosis, risk assessment, and onward care planning for children aged 7+, young people, and adults, in line with NICE NG87 and CQC requirements.
Working in a busy Sheffield based clinic providing assessments, reports and feedback sessions.
Key Responsibilities
- ADHD Assessment
- Conduct ADHD assessments using structured clinical frameworks
• Complete detailed clinical histories, including
- Developmental history
- Mental health history
- Medication history
- Family and social context
• Administer and score validated ADHD rating scales, including
- Conners
- SNAP-IV
- DIVA-5 (where trained)
• Obtain and review collateral information from
- Parents/carers
- Schools
- GPs
- Identify complexity and elevate to MDT or Consultant review
- Risk, Physical Health & Safeguarding
• Undertake risk assessments including
- Safeguarding
- Self-harm and vulnerability
- Identify physical health considerations relevant to ADHD and medication pathways
- Ensure consent and capacity are appropriately assessed and recorded
- Follow safeguarding and escalation procedures
- MDT Working & Care Pathways
- Present assessment findings at ADHD MDT meetings
- Work closely with prescribers to support safe care planning
• Support transition from assessment into
- Psychoeducation
- Medication initiation and titration (where appropriate)
- Shared Care protocols
- Reporting & Documentation
- Contribute to diagnostic reports and clinical summaries
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation in clinical systems
- Support clear communication with GPs, families, and schools
- Ensure compliance with Right to Choose and NHS reporting standards
Essential Criteria
- Registered Nurse (RMN / RNLD / RSCN)
- Current NMC registration
- Formal ADHD training and experience
- Experience working with children and/or adults with neurodevelopmental conditions
• Knowledge of
- NICE NG87
- Safeguarding frameworks
- Consent and capacity
- Minimum of 1 year experience of assessing and producing ADHD reports.
Desirable
- Experience working in ADHD or CAMHS services
- Experience within Right to Choose or NHS pathways
- Experience supporting ADHD medication pathways
- Experience assessing co-occurring Autism
- Personal Attributes
- Compassionate, person-centred approach
- Strong clinical judgement within scope of practice
- Clear understanding of professional boundaries
- Confident MDT contributor
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ADHD Assessor (Specialist Nurse – ADHD)Find out more employer: Montrose Health Group Ltd
Montrose Health Group Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for ADHD Assessors in Sheffield. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in ADHD assessment. Our hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance, while our commitment to compassionate care fosters a collaborative culture that values each team member's contributions.
