Job Summary
We are seeking for two enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Nurses or Allied Health Professionals to join our Adult ADHD Service within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an autonomous Band 7 practitioner within the Adult ADHD Service, providing specialist assessment, formulation, and support for adults referred for ADHD assessment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based service that promotes timely access to assessment and intervention.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Undertaking approximately 6-7 comprehensive ADHD assessments and 4-5 follow-up appointments per week, contributing to diagnostic decision-making and personalised care planning.
- Providing specialist advice, psychoeducation, and support to service users, families, carers, GPs, and other professionals regarding ADHD, treatment options, and care pathways.
- Participating in triage, screening, information gathering, risk assessment, and clinical formulation to support effective assessment and diagnosis.
- Providing supervision, support, teaching, and mentorship
- Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives,
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of ADHD assessment, neurodevelopmental conditions,
- Working in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements, ensuring service users receive safe, effective, and person-centred care.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an autonomous Band 7 Practitioner within the Adult ADHD Service, providing specialist assessment, formulation, and support for adults referred with suspected ADHD. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, they will contribute a nursing, psychological, or allied health professional perspective to the assessment and diagnostic process, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care. The role involves undertaking approximately 6-7 new ADHD assessments and 4-5 follow-up appointments per week, managing a designated caseload, completing comprehensive assessment reports, and maintaining accurate clinical records. The post holder will provide psychoeducation, advice, and support to service users, families, carers, and healthcare professionals, while contributing to diagnostic decision-making and care planning. Working collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, GPs, and external agencies, the practitioner will ensure timely access to assessment and support, helping the service achieve performance targets and reducing waiting times. They will identify and manage risk, contribute to safeguarding processes, and support individuals with complex mental health, neurodevelopmental, and social needs. In addition, the post holder will provide supervision and guidance to junior colleagues, participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives, and maintain their own continuing professional development.
About The Employer
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