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Montrose Health Group Ltd; More; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Health Group Ltd is seeking an ADHD Assessor (Clinical / Educational / Practitioner Psychologist) to conduct high-quality ADHD assessments for children aged 7+, young people and adults. You will contribute to diagnostic formulation, MDT governance, and producing clear reports for families, schools, GPs, and authorities.

The role involves remote and clinic-based work, following NICE NG87, with safeguarding responsibilities and CPD participation.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent in clinical psychology or related field with HCPC registration.
• Formal training and experience in ADHD assessment.
• Excellent formulation and report-writing skills.
• Experience assessing children and/or adults; ability to work across lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive ADHD assessments across the lifespan.
• Take detailed developmental, educational, occupational, and psychosocial histories.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic reports for clients, families, and professionals.
• Deliver feedback sessions to parents/carers and adults; ensure NHS and Right to Choose standards.

Skills

ADHD assessment

Clinical formulation

Report writing

DSM-5 / ICD-11 knowledge

NICE NG87 familiarity

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Educational Psychology

Practitioner Psychology

Tools

Conners

SNAP-IV

DIVA-5

Job description

• Autism Spectrum Condition
• Trauma

ADHD ASSESSOR

(Clinical / Educational / Practitioner Psychologist)

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

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

• 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

OPPORTUNITIES WITH US

• Assistant Psychologist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Clinical Psychologist
• ADHD Assessor (Clinical / Educational / Practitioner Psychologist)
• Administration Team
• ADHD Assessor (Specialist Nurse – ADHD)

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