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Montrose Health Group Ltd; More; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Clinic-based

Job summary

Montrose Health Group Ltd is seeking an ADHD Assessor – Specialist Nurse (Children 7+ & Adults) to conduct structured ADHD assessments within a consultant-led service in a busy Sheffield-based clinic. You will contribute to safe diagnosis, risk assessment, and onward care planning.

The role requires formal ADHD training, current NMC registration, and experience with neurodevelopmental conditions. It offers hybrid working with clinic-based assessments and collaborative MDT involvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Formal ADHD training and experience.
• Experience working with children and/or adults with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ADHD assessments using structured clinical frameworks and detailed histories.
• Present assessment findings at MDT meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Support transition from assessment to psychoeducation and medication pathways.
• Contribute to diagnostic reports and ensure timely documentation in clinical systems.

Skills

ADHD assessment experience

MDT working

Communication

Education

NMC registration

Job description

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 elevate to MDT or Consultant review

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.

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