Neurodevelopmental Practitioner x

Central Liverpool Primary Care Network ADHD Service is a new and dynamic NHS team delivering high quality ADHD care within primary care settings. We are expanding, and this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking service at an early stage of its development.

We provide specialist ADHD assessment, treatment, and ongoing monitoring for adults registered with GP practices in 2 Primary Care Networks in Liverpool. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs with a specialist interest, Pharmacist Practitioners, Neuro Developmental Practitioners (NDPs) and Care Coordinator all trained in ADHD and committed to improving outcomes for our local population.

As part of our expanding team, these roles will provide cross cover support and resilience across Liverpool Place PCNs who have ADHD services (e.g. to cover extendedleave, sickness etc).

The NDP role will:

Triage new referrals into the ADHD service

Conduct 6 monthly patient reviews, including basic physical observations (blood pressure, weight, pulse)

Deliver brief psychological interventions for ADHD (full training provided)

Work both autonomously and as an integral member of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

This role is ideal for someone who can work flexibly, is enthusiastic about service development, passionate about improving mental health care, and eager to grow within a specialist area.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference, develop specialist expertise, and be part of an innovative new service, we'd love to hear from you.

Central Liverpool Primary Care Network is a group of 6 GP practices, working with others, with the aim of improving health and wellbeing and addressing health inequalities in central Liverpool.

The CLPCN Hub is at 81 London Road, Liverpool L3 8JA
. This is the main site for CLPCN, which acts as the administrative centre andalso a base for many of our services.

Job responsibilities

To receive, screen, triage, stratify and stream patient referrals for adult ADHD assessments, or on-going treatment

To conduct face-to-face and occasionally remote appointments.

To undertake comprehensive needs-led stratification assessment in line with relevant guidance, best practice and service model, identifying needs from possible ADHD and other conditions or factors.

To offer a range of evidence-based education, advice and guidance relating to ADHD with patients to help reduce and manage symptoms.

To manage an identified caseload of patients, in conjunction with other professionals, agencies and carers as may be required to support the take up of appropriate education, advice and guidance.

Under appropriate supervision, undertake ADHD annual reviews, to include a physical examination and discussion on symptom management, side effects, supporting non-pharmacological strategies and liaison/ referral to other agencies as appropriate. This may include liaison with the GP and close liaison with other primary care/ social care colleagues for any additional issues.

To ensure a holistic and empathetic approach to appointments and treatment is undertaken, including consideration of physical and mental health needs and signposting to other resources or referring to other services or agencies as required.

To complete clear, accurate and timely records, summarising the results of all appointments and the advice and guidance provided. Make recommendations for ongoing support and clinical or other referral when necessary.

To develop an understanding of a patients journey from the point of referral for an assessment of adult ADHD, including the various treatment options and their management under the specialist primary care service or shared care with the patients practice.

To support effective collaborative working across general practice, the primary care service, and secondary care provision though effective communication with other professionals.

To engage with and use web-based information specific to this patient group, maintaining up to date and accurate resources which can be made available to both colleagues and patients.

To stay up-to-date and engaged with the latest research and developments in ADHD assessment and treatment and mental health.

To function autonomously on a day-to-day basis within the remit agreed in clinical supervision and the ADHD primary care service model.

Plan and coordinate other necessary investigations on behalf of patients, including the physical healthcare needs of service…