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ADHD ASSESSOR
(Specialist Nurse – ADHD)
Job Title
ADHD Assessor – Specialist Nurse (Children 7+ & Adults)
Organisation
Montrose Health Group ltd
Reports to
Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychiatrist
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:
- 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:
- Parents/carers
- Schools
- GPs
- Identify complexity and escalate to MDT or Consultant review
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Risk, Physical Health & Safeguarding
- 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
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:
- Psychoeducation
- Medication initiation and titration (where appropriate)
- 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:
- NICE NG87
- Safeguarding frameworks
- Consent and capacity
- Minimum of 1 year experience of assessing and producing ADHD reports.
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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
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