Locum Band 7 - Specialist ADHD Assessor -Hertfordshire

Job Specification

Job Title:

Specialist ADHD Assessor (Bank / Agency) Band: 7 - £31 -£32

Ph umbrella.

Service: CAMHS - ADHD Service Organisation:
Hertfordshire

Location:

Radlett, Hertfordshire

Hours:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract:

Temporary

Start Date:

ASAP Job Overview We are seeking experienced Bank or Agency Specialist ADHD Assessors to support their CAMHS ADHD service. The role involves completing high-quality ADHD diagnostic assessments for children and young people aged 7-18 years, working autonomously within a community CAMHS setting. This is a clinically autonomous role suited to senior practitioners with significant experience in ADHD assessment and neurodevelopmental services.

Key Responsibilities Triage and independently undertake ADHD assessments. Analyse and interpret assessment data and make sound clinical judgements. Conduct comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, including: ADHD and Autism Challenging behaviours Trauma and attachment difficulties Low-level mental health presentations (anxiety, low mood) Differentiate ADHD from typical child development and other conditions. Present assessment outcomes to the MDT where required. Provide clear, sensitive feedback to young people and their families.

Produce high-quality written assessment reports within 14 days. Work collaboratively with CAMHS and multidisciplinary colleagues. Undertake clinical risk assessments and safeguarding where required. Essential Requirements Minimum 1 year CAMHS Community experience in ADHD assessment. Ability to work fully autonomously with no supervision or training. HCPC / NMC / Social Work England registered. Professional background in one of the following: ADHD Nurse Specialist Social Worker with ADHD experience Clinical Psychologist Occupational Therapist with ADHD assessment experience Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Strong experience working with neurodiverse children and families. Desirable Experience working within NHS ADHD diagnostic pathways. Experience with Conners and other validated assessment tools. Experience contributing to MDT diagnostic panels. Strong report writing and clinical formulation skills. Working Arrangements Full-time community role Monday-Friday daytime hours No remote working Based across multiple clinic sites in South-West Hertfordshire Travel between sites required Why this role is attractive Long contract Senior autonomous clinical role Pure assessment focus No caseload management Highly in-demand specialist skillset Ideal for experienced ADHD clinicians seeking flexible agency work

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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