Paloma Health's children's ADHD assessment service is recruiting a senior assessor to work remotely. The role centres on carrying out neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, including risk assessments where needed, and feeding ideas back on the assessment software. It sits in a multidisciplinary model with a Clinical Specialist and an integrated prescribing service, and may extend into autism and dual pathways. Applicants need nursing, allied health or social work registration, at least four years' ADHD assessment experience and an enhanced DBS.
What the job involves
- Deliver high-quality children's ADHD neurodevelopmental assessments
- Act in line with the Safeguarding Policy, including risk assessments where necessary
- Keep up to date with mandatory training, CPD and professional registration
- Suggest improvements to the software tools to make assessments safer and more efficient
What's required
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a nurse
- HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, arts therapist or practitioner psychologist
- Social Work England registration as a social worker
Experience
- At least 4 years delivering children's ADHD assessments
Skills & knowledge
- Sound understanding of typical development, co-occurring conditions and differentials
- Understanding of typical attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity in children, considered within their cultural background
- Presenting client-centred findings that cover strengths and needs
- Good time management and caseload management
- Good parent and child communication skills
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS with barred list check
Nice to have
- Experience conducting risk assessments in neurodevelopmental assessments
- Safeguarding training to Level 3 or above
- Experience in children's autism and dual assessments
What's offered
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 37 days annual leave, with option to buy up to 5 more
- 2 days special leave a year where required
- One protected day a month for training, CPD and reflection
- Regular clinical supervision and quarterly development conversations
- Paloma Clinical Academy development programme
- Premium laptop, Home Office equipment allowance and registration fees allowance
- Share options, optional private medical insurance and EAP (0.8 FTE or above), and NHS discounts
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Contact Details:
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