Montrose Health Group Ltd
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ADHD Assessor
(Clinical / Educational / Practitioner Psychologist)
Job Title
ADHD Assessor – Psychologist (Children 7+ & Adults)
Organisation
Montrose Health Group Ltd
Reports to
Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychologist
(Consultant Psychiatrist for prescribing interface)
Contract
Full Time and remote / clinic based 37.5 hours
Role Purpose
To undertake high-quality, evidence-based ADHD assessments for children aged 7+, young people, and adults, contributing to accurate diagnosis, robust clinical formulation, and MDT decision-making in line with NICE NG87, DSM-5 / ICD-11, and CQC standards. To produce accurate reports in line with service requirements.
Key Responsibilities
ADHD Assessment & Formulation
- Conduct comprehensive ADHD assessments across the lifespan
- Take detailed developmental, educational, occupational, and psychosocial histories
- Use validated tools including:
- Conners (parent/teacher/self)
- SNAP-IV
- DIVA-5 (adults)
- Analyse multi-informant data and clinical observations
- Formulate clear diagnostic conclusions using DSM-5 / ICD-11
- Consider and document differential diagnoses including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Trauma
- Learning difficulties
- Attachment and emotional regulation difficulties
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MDT & Diagnostic Governance
- Present cases at ADHD diagnostic MDT meetings
- Contribute to consultant-led diagnostic decisions
- Escalate complex presentations appropriately
- Support quality assurance and audit processes
- Attend team meetings where needed
Reporting & Feedback
- Produce high-quality diagnostic reports suitable for:
- Clients and families
- GPs
- Schools / colleges
- Local authorities
- Deliver feedback sessions to parents/carers and adults
- Produce child-friendly summary letters where required
- Ensure reports meet NHS and Right to Choose standards
- Collect feedback through Doctify or similar
Safeguarding & Professional Practice
- Identify safeguarding concerns and follow local safeguarding procedures
- Complete risk assessments where indicated
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records
- Work within consent, Gillick competence, and Mental Capacity Act frameworks
- Participate in:
- Supervision
- CPD
- Service development and governance activity
- MAST (Mandatory and Statutory Training)
Essential Criteria
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- Doctorate or equivalent qualification in:
- Clinical Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Practitioner Psychology
- HCPC registration
- Formal training and experience in ADHD assessment.
- Strong knowledge of:
- NICE NG87
- DSM-5 / ICD-11
- Experience assessing children and/or adults
- Excellent formulation and report-writing skills
- Minimum of 1 year experience of diagnostic and report writing in a health setting.
Desirable
- Experience with Right to Choose ADHD pathways
- Experience assessing ADHD and Autism together
- ADOS training/experience
- Experience working in NHS or CQC-registered services
- Trauma-informed practice
Personal Attributes
- Neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based
- High clinical integrity and attention to detail
- Confident autonomous practitioner
- Collaborative MDT approach
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