ADHD Assessor for Children

Opportunity

We are an innovative provider of childhood ADHD assessments using software and AI tools to support clinicians and families. This role focuses on delivering high‑quality assessments and supporting a multidisciplinary team in accordance with NICE guidance.

• Deliver high‑quality child ADHD neuro‑developmental assessments.
• Act in accordance with safeguarding policy, including conducting risk assessments and providing safeguarding training to Level 3 and above.
• Maintain mandatory training, continuing professional development, and professional registration.
• Share ideas to improve Paloma’s software tools for safe and efficient assessments.
• Manage caseload, including time management and communication with parents and children.
• Support integrated prescribing and medication access for families.
• Participate in team training, supervision, and development conversations.

Time commitment: 3‑5 days per week (0.6–1 FTE). Remote location.

• Registered nurse (NMC), speech‑language therapist, occupational therapist, practitioner psychologist (HCPC), or registered social worker (Social Work England).
• At least one year’s experience delivering child ADHD assessments.
• Sound knowledge of typical development, co‑occurring conditions and normal levels of attention.
• Ability to present client‑centred findings, manage time, and communicate effectively.
• Enhanced DBS with barred list check.
• Experience conducting risk assessments in neuro‑developmental contexts.
• Experience in child autism assessments and dual assessments preferred.

• Competitive compensation: £60 000‑62 000 (HCPC‑registered OT or ST therapists) or £66 000‑68 000 (HCPC‑registered psychologists). Base salary plus variable components.
• Protected time for training, CPD, and reflection.
• Comprehensive leave package: 28 standard days + 8 bank holidays + birthday off, plus up to 5 additional days.
• Equity through share options for 0.8 FTE and above.
• Optional private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, and professional registration fee allowance.
• Premium company laptop and NHS discounts (Blue Light Card).

Paloma Health is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on any protected characteristic and provide open, meaningful information to support diversity throughout the application process.

Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (Enhanced, Standard or Basic depending on role) to ensure a safe environment for all children.