Adhd Practitioner

Taurus Healthcare Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

33–38 days annual leave

Vivup benefits programme

Job summary

Taurus Healthcare Limited is seeking experienced Adult ADHD Practitioners to join our growing service in Herefordshire. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, work within a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, and therapists, and contribute to diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing patient support.

The role offers up to 37.5 hours per week on a permanent contract, with flexibility in contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly ADHD.
• UK professional registration required (GMC/NMC/HCPC depending on discipline).
• Prescribing or clinical leadership experience desirable for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive ADHD assessments using validated tools and structured interviews.
• Contribute to diagnostic formulation with senior clinicians or independently as appropriate.
• Gather collateral information from family, employers, and other professionals.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for adult ADHD, including psychoeducation and coaching.
• Support medication management under supervision or independently where licensed.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and participate in care plan reviews.
• Act as a care coordinator to ensure continuity across services.
• Engage in supervision, professional development, and service quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Clinical discipline qualification

Professional registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for experienced and passionate ADHD Practitioners to join our growing Adult ADHD Service. This is an exciting opportunity to support adults through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care within a high quality multidisciplinary team.

This role is open to clinicians across a range of professional backgrounds and levels, including

• Prescribing Nurses
• Psychologists
• General Practitioners
• and other qualified allied health professionals

We are looking to fill

Up to 37.5 hours per week (Permanent contract)

flexible (0) hours contracts

Salary is dependant on experience.

We are keen to hear from clinicians who have experience working within adult ADHD, mental health, neurodevelopmental services, primary care, or secondary care settings.

As demand for ADHD services continues to increase, we are committed to providing timely, compassionate, and evidence based care that empowers individuals to better understand and manage their ADHD. You will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient experiences and improving outcomes for adults living with ADHD.

If you are passionate about improving the lives of adults with ADHD and want to work within a progressive, patient centred service, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity to be part of a service dedicated to transforming access to Adult ADHD care. You will work with a passionate team focused on delivering outstanding patient outcomes whilst helping shape the future of neurodevelopmental services.

About the Role

As an Adult ADHD Practitioner, you will undertake comprehensive ADHD assessments and support patients throughout their clinical journey. Working alongside psychiatrists, nurse prescribers, psychologists, occupational therapists and administrative teams, you will contribute to diagnostic decision-making, treatment planning, and ongoing patient support.

The role combines clinical expertise with excellent communication skills, requiring practitioners who can build rapport, gather detailed histories, and provide clear, patient-focused recommendations.

About us

Taurus Healthcare was established in 2012, as the provider arm of the GP Federation serving 210,000 patients in Herefordshire. Founded and owned by the partners of the entire Herefordshire Primary Care community, Taurus is focused on providing excellent out of hospital services for patients. Our ethos is to provide high quality and cost-effective health outcomes that are delivered as close as possible to the patients home, whilst ensuring that patients who do require in hospital services are seen as quickly and effectively as possible.

At Taurus Healthcare we strive to create a diverse, inclusive workplace, and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including those from Military Veterans and family members of serving personnel.

Taurus Healthcare offer many employee benefits, such as:

• Access to a generous NHS pension scheme with 23.78% employer contribution.
• 33 to 38 days annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on service (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Access to an extensive Employee Benefits Programme (Vivup) offering: 24/7 access to counselling services, Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes, Access to a wide range of discounts from national retailers

Job responsibilities

Individual responsibilities will vary depending on a post holders clinical level, but may include:

• Conduct comprehensive ADHD assessments using validated tools and structured interviews.
• Contribute to diagnostic formulation in collaboration with senior clinicians or independently (depending on level).
• Gather collateral information from family members, employers, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Deliver evidence based interventions tailored to adult ADHD, including psychoeducation, behavioural strategies, coaching, and support with executive functioning.
• Support medication management under supervision or independently (depending on prescribing rights and clinical level).
• Monitor treatment outcomes and contribute to care plan reviews.
• Act as a care coordinator for adults with ADHD, ensuring continuity of care across services.
• Provide support and guidance to individuals, families, and carers.
• Facilitate access to community resources, employment support, and peer networks.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives. Support junior colleagues or students (for senior-level practitioners).
• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to adult ADHD.

Person Specification

Essential experience

• Experience working with adults with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly ADHD.

Desirable experience

• Experience in delivering structured ADHD interventions for adults.
• Experience in service development, leadership, or supervision (for senior/ upper pay band level).

Essential skills

• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Essential qualifications

• Professional qualification in a relevant clinical discipline (e.g., GMC, RMN, Clinical Psychologist).
• Registration with appropriate professional body (e.g., GMC, NMC, HCPC).

Desirable qualifications

• Training in ADHD-specific assessment tools (e.g., DIVA-5, ASRS, QBTest).
• Prescribing qualification (for nurse prescribers or non-medical prescribers).

Essential personal qualities

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact

For questions about the job, contact: The Recruitment Team, [e-mail]

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