Job Title

ADHD Assessor – Specialist Nurse (Children 7+ & Adults)

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Organisation

Montrose Health Group ltd 

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Reports to

Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychiatrist

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Contract

Full-time - Hybrid / Clinic-based

 

Role Purpose

To 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:

o Developmental history

o Mental health history

o Medication history

o Family and social context

• Administer and score validated ADHD rating scales, including:

o Conners

o SNAP-IV

o DIVA-5 (where trained)

• Obtain and review collateral information from:

o Parents/carers

o Schools

o GPs

• Identify complexity and escalate to MDT or Consultant review

 

Risk, Physical Health & Safeguarding

• Undertake risk assessments including:

o Safeguarding

o 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

 

MDT Working & Care Pathways

• Present assessment findings at ADHD MDT meetings

• Work closely with prescribers to support safe care planning

• Support transition from assessment into:

o Psychoeducation

o Medication initiation and titration (where appropriate)

o Shared Care protocols

 

Reporting & Documentation

• 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

 

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse (RMN / RNLD / RSCN)

• Current NMC registration

• Formal ADHD training and experience

• Experience working with children and/or adults with neurodevelopmental conditions

• Knowledge of:

o NICE NG87

o Safeguarding frameworks

o Consent and capacity

o Minimum of 1 year experience of assessing and producing ADHD reports. 

 

Desirable

• Experience working in ADHD or CAMHS services

• Experience within Right to Choose or NHS pathways

• Experience supporting ADHD medication pathways

• Experience assessing co-occurring Autism

 

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, person-centred approach

• Strong clinical judgement within scope of practice

• Clear understanding of professional boundaries

• Confident MDT contributor