ADHD Assessor; Specialist Nurse – ADHD
Job in
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-07
Listing for:
Montrose Health Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Psychiatric Care & Support, Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychiatrist
ContractFull-time - Hybrid / Clinic-based
Role PurposeTo undertake structured ADHD assessments as part of a consultant-led service, contributing to safe diagnosis, risk assessment, and onward care planning for children aged 7+, young people, and adults, in line with NICE NG87 and CQC requirements. Working in a busy Sheffield based clinic providing assessments, reports and feedback sessions.
Key Responsibilities ADHD Assessment- Conduct ADHD assessments using structured clinical frameworks
- Complete detailed clinical histories, including:
- Developmental history
- Mental health history
- Medication history
- Family and social context
- Administer and score validated ADHD rating scales, including:
- Conners
- SNAP-IV
- DIVA-5 (where trained)
- Obtain and review collateral information from:
- Schools
- GPs
- Identify complexity and escape to MDT or Consultant review
- Undertake risk assessments including:
- Safeguarding
- Self-harm and vulnerability
- Identify physical health considerations relevant to ADHD and medication pathways
- Ensure consent and capacity are appropriately assessed and recorded
- Follow safeguarding and escalation procedures
- Present assessment findings at ADHD MDT meetings
- Work closely with prescribers to support safe care planning
- Support transition from assessment into:
- Medication initiation and titration (where appropriate)
- Shared Care protocols
- Contribute to diagnostic reports and clinical summaries
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation in clinical systems
- Support clear communication with GPs, families, and schools
- Ensure compliance with Right to Choose and NHS reporting standards
- Formal ADHD training and experience
- Experience working with children and/or adults with neurodevelopmental conditions
- NICE NG87
- Safeguarding frameworks
- Consent and capacity
- Minimum of 1 year experience of assessing and producing ADHD reports.
- Experience working in ADHD or CAMHS services
- Experience with in Right to Choose or NHS pathways
- Compassionate, person-centred approach
- Strong clinical judgement within scope of practice
- Clear understanding of professional boundaries
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