ADHD Assessor

Job overview

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for clinicians with a passion for neurodevelopmental services to contribute to the assessment and support of adults referred to the ADHD pathway. The post holder will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, undertaking specialist assessments, contributing to formulation and diagnostic decision-making, and supporting service users throughout their diagnostic journey.

As a Band 7 Practitioner, you will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy within your professional scope of practice, contributing specialist knowledge, service development initiatives, and participating in service evaluation and quality improvement projects.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake approximately 6-7 new ADHD assessments per week, alongside 4-5 feedback calls , ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered .

You will demonstrate strong assessment, formulation, communication, and multidisciplinary working skills, alongside a commitment to developing expertise in adult ADHD assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills within a growing and innovative service dedicated to improving outcomes for adults with ADHD.

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 reduce 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. The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a growing and innovative Adult ADHD Service committed to improving outcomes for adults with ADHD.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.