ADHD Clinical Lead

Integrated Care System; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Leeds seeks a Clinical Lead for ADHD Services. The role involves providing clinical oversight and leadership, managing a multi-disciplinary team, and undertaking ADHD assessments. Ideal candidates have significant experience in ADHD and strong communication skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the potential for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of clinical experience in ADHD.
• Ability to provide supervision and oversight.
• Experience with healthcare innovation and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team of Specialist ADHD Practitioners.
• Monitor key performance indicators with the operational team.
• Participate in team meetings and ensure quality improvement.

Skills

Experience in ADHD and/or mental health services

Autonomous assessment and management of ADHD

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

People management experience

Education

Registration with a relevant professional body (GMC, NMC, HCPC, GPC)

Job description

Join Us as Clinical Lead Leeds GP Confederation Neurodevelopment Services

Interviews will be taking place in Leeds on Wednesday 27th August 2025

Location: Leeds | Hours: Up to Full-Time | Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience | Contract: Permanent

The Clinical Lead will act as a central point for all ADHD clinical activity within our service, working closely with the operational and senior leadership team to ensure delivery of a safe, highly effective, and high-quality pathway for patients seeking ADHD assessment and treatment.

The post holder will be an experienced clinician and leader with extensive experience in ADHD, possessing the ability to provide supervision and oversight to the wider ADHD clinical team.

The role will be a mix of clinical leadership and patient-based activity. As such, the post holder will work 0.2 WTE in a leadership capacity, with up to 0.8 WTE of the post being spent undertaking ADHD assessments and/or treatment.

Main duties of the job

As Clinical Lead, you will:

• Lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team of Specialist ADHD Practitioners
• Lead weekly MDT meetings and ensure robust clinical governance
• Provide expert supervision, support, and training to clinicians
• Collaborate with partners across health, care, education, and voluntary sectors
• Identify service gaps and champion improvements that reduce health inequalities
• Influence service design through data-driven decision making
• Play a key role in delivering innovative, community-focused ADHD care

About us

The Leeds GP Confederation has two purposes:

• To be a voice for and represent General Practice in the Leeds Health and Care System
• To hold contracts to enhance access to healthcare across Leeds and to provide a range of services to General Practices

It is a not-for-profit organization.

Job responsibilities

• TITLE: ADHD - Clinical Lead
• HOURS OF WORK: Up to full time (37.5 hours/week) made up of 0.2 WTE leadership time and up to 0.8 WTE clinical time
• Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
• NATURE OF CONTRACT: Permanent
• ACCOUNTABLE TO: Associate Director of Clinical Professions

ROLE SUMMARY

• The Clinical Lead will act as a central point for all ADHD clinical activity within our service, working closely with the operational and senior leadership team to ensure delivery of a safe, highly effective, and high-quality pathway for patients seeking ADHD assessment and treatment.
• The post holder will be an experienced clinician and leader with extensive experience in ADHD, possessing the ability to provide supervision and oversight to the wider ADHD clinical team.
• The role will be a mix of clinical leadership and patient-based activity. As such, the post holder will work 0.2 WTE in a leadership capacity, with up to 0.8 WTE of the post being spent undertaking ADHD assessments and/or treatment.

MAIN DUTIES

• The Clinical Lead will provide clinical oversight and leadership to the wider ADHD team by:
• Supporting the development of the Leeds GP Confederation ADHD service
• Providing clinical leadership and oversight to a multi-disciplinary team of Specialist ADHD Practitioners
• Leading weekly internal multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Working with various agencies and stakeholders, including community-based professionals working with people with ADHD or suspected ADHD
• Providing staff training
• Offering consultation, support, and advice on ADHD assessment and treatment
• Ensuring the wider ADHD team adheres to local and national guidelines
• Ensuring robust clinical governance arrangements are in place, including leading clinical audits of the service
• Identifying and escalating risks appropriately
• Monitoring key performance indicators with the operational team
• Identifying service gaps to inform future service development
• Developing multi-agency collaborations to improve health outcomes and address inequalities
• Collecting and analyzing data to monitor activity and outcomes
• Participating in team meetings, practice development, and peer supervision
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation of patient records
• Adhering to safety policies and procedures
• Working with colleagues to continually improve service quality within governance frameworks
• Clinically, undertaking ADHD assessments and/or prescribing medication as appropriate
• Performing other duties as required

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in ADHD and/or mental health services
• Autonomous assessment and management of ADHD
• Registration with a relevant professional body (GMC, NMC, HCPC, GPC)
• Experience liaising with senior leaders and managing complex healthcare environments
• Experience working with multiple health and care organizations to deliver integrated pathways
• Project management skills
• Ability to prepare and deliver reports
• Experience with healthcare innovation and change management
• Strong communication skills
• Experience supporting contractual delivery and reducing health inequalities
• People management experience, including line management
• Data analysis skills for decision-making

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, with flexible, home, or remote working options