ADHD Assistant Practitioner

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a qualified individual to join the ADHD service. The role involves delivering high-quality service provision, supporting assessments and treatment with children and young people. Key responsibilities include developing relationships with families and schools, ensuring an integrated approach to care, and contributing to service evaluation. Experience in healthcare and strong communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic role offering flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Support for work/life balance

Diversity and inclusion focus

Qualifications

• Experience working in health care settings.
• Genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Means of transport for clinics in Kendal.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-disciplinary team in ADHD assessments.
• Develop relationships with children, families, and partner agencies.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of ADHD service.
• Implement safeguarding agenda in collaboration with safeguarding team.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Experience in healthcare settings

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Understanding of ADHD and related treatments

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team within the ADHD service. To take a role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the well‑being of children and young people. Working within a systemic and holistic framework you will support the Multi‑Disciplinary Team in undertaking needs‑led, evidence‑based assessments and treatment with children and young people, their families and carers referred for ADHD assessments. To work within a systemic and holistic framework undertaking needs‑led and evidence‑based assessments within the ADHD Nurse Led Service.

To work with children, young people, parents, carers and schools in a variety of ways to help support management of child or young person’s diagnosis.

Develop good working relationships with children/families/partner agencies/schools.

Be aware of the needs of relatives and carers, giving them advice and support when necessary.

To liaise with other professionals in order that the child and family/carers receive an integrated multi‑agency approach.

To participate in the monitoring, research and evaluation of the ADHD Nurse Led Service.

To actively contribute to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda within the service, in partnership with the Lancashire Care Safeguarding Team.

We are looking for a suitable individual with experience working in health care settings and a genuine interest and desire of working with this client group. You should have good verbal and written communication skills, enjoy working in a busy multi‑disciplinary team. The successful applicant will be able to co‑work effectively with colleagues, supporting assessments and treatments.

A means of transport is essential as the successful candidate would be expected to provide some clinics in Kendal and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.