Senior Combined ADHD Assessor & Prescriber for Children

Remote

Time commitment: Between 3-5 days per week (0.6-1 FTE)

Location: Remote

Reporting to: Neurodevelopmental Team Manager

The Opportunity

Are you an innovative clinician with expertise in both Children’s ADHD assessments and ADHD prescribing, excited to use technology and AI tools to improve care for families? This role combines ADHD neurodevelopmental assessment and prescribing responsibilities into a single integrated clinician role, enabling continuity of care for families from assessment through treatment.

About You

A clinician with experience in both Children’s ADHD assessments and ADHD prescribing. Passionate about delivering high-quality, family-centred care and excited to work in an innovative environment that embraces software and AI tools. Collaborative, proactive, and motivated to help shape the future of neurodevelopmental care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Children’s ADHD neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Deliver ADHD prescribing care, including medication initiation, titration, and review appointments.
• Present assessment findings in a strengths‑based, client‑centred manner.
• Conduct safeguarding and risk assessments where required.
• Support GPs with shared care queries when appropriate.
• Maintain professional registration, mandatory training, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Share ideas to improve Paloma’s software tools and clinical pathways.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and innovative clinical culture.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• An NMC-registered Nurse.
• At least 4 years of experience delivering Children’s ADHD assessments.
• At least 4 years of experience within Children’s ADHD prescribing services.
• Strong understanding of typical child development across life stages.
• ADHD presentations and differential diagnoses.
• Co‑occurring conditions.
• Cultural considerations in neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Excellent communication and caseload management skills.
• Experience delivering client‑centred feedback and recommendations.
• Ability to pass an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
• Experience in Adult ADHD prescribing services.
• Experience in Children’s Autism Assessments or Dual Assessments.
• Experience conducting risk assessments in neurodevelopmental services.
• Safeguarding training Level 3 or above.

Benefits

• A strong and positive culture that prioritises team building, transparency, and career development, including protected time and budget for team connection and learning.
• Total compensation of £65,000 per year, rising to £67,000 for more experienced clinicians.
• Annual salary reviews, ensuring they are competitive.
• For employees working at least 0.8 FTE: Equity compensation through Share Options in Paloma Health.
• Optional Private Medical Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional Registration Fees Allowance for clinicians.
• A comprehensive annual leave package: 37 days of annual leave (28 standard days, plus eight bank holidays, plus a birthday off), option to buy an additional 5 days per year (up to 42 days), and 2 days per year of special leave.
• Additional benefits include: premium performance company laptop, NHS discounts, including the Blue Light Card.

Equality & Diversity

Paloma Health is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and throughout the application process. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.

Accommodations

We’re glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the hiring process. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.

Safer Recruitment & Pre‑Employment Checks

Paloma Health requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, level depending on role. We expect all applicants to share our dedication to safeguarding.