Adult ADHD Assistant Practitioner

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Orpington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization that is committed to improving lives through quality ADHD care. As an ADHD Assistant Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting clients by providing assessments, coaching, and psychoeducational interventions. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing your skills while making a significant impact on the lives of individuals with ADHD. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while helping others on their journey to recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience working with ADHD clients or neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Knowledge of ADHD coaching methods and structured coaching sessions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and monitor clients with ADHD.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for coordinated care.

Skills

ADHD Coaching

Assessment Skills

Psychoeducation

Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals

Data Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Training to diploma level in relevant area

Tools

ADHD Screening Tools

Electronic Record Systems

Job description

The ADHD Assistant Practitioner will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Adult ADHD Service, providing assessment, monitoring, support, and interventions for clients diagnosed with ADHD. The role involves direct client work, including supporting patients with medication management, ADHD coaching, psychoeducational groups, and practical interventions to promote social inclusion, recovery, and well-being. The post holder will assist in training and development activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of service quality and patient care.

Main duties of the job

1. Conduct assessments using recognised ADHD screening tools for new and existing clients within the service.
2. Monitor and support clients who meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD, providing ongoing assessment, care planning, and follow-up.
3. Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to manage and support clients diagnosed with ADHD, ensuring a coordinated approach to care.
4. Provide support and advice to healthcare staff as necessary, promoting understanding of ADHD and its management within the multidisciplinary team.
5. Maintain accurate electronic records of client information, including assessments, care plans, and psychoeducation activities, ensuring confidentiality and data security.
6. Generate reports on client numbers, assessments conducted, psychoeducation sessions, and other relevant data for team meetings and service evaluations.
7. Work as part of the wider mental health team to deliver a range of quality services and interventions, including group work and individual sessions, to support the recovery and well-being of clients with ADHD.
8. Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and evaluation, providing insights and recommendations based on client interactions and assessments.

Working for our organisation

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We Listen
• We Care

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Assist in the induction, training, and ongoing development of new staff members within the Adult ADHD Service, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure new staff are well-prepared to deliver high standards of care.
2. Support the development and delivery of educational programmes, workshops, and seminars on ADHD management, including psychoeducation, available treatments, and best practices for clinical care. Target audiences include nursing staff, students, and other healthcare professionals.
3. Support audit and research processes within the service as a team member. Participate in research projects focused on ADHD management, ensuring the integration of research findings into clinical practice.
4. Assist in disseminating research findings to improve understanding and care for adults with ADHD across service areas.
5. Perform all duties in a professional manner in accordance with the Trust's Code of Conduct, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, confidentiality, and respect.
6. Stay up to date with relevant legislation, guidelines, and policies related to ADHD and mental health, ensuring compliance in daily practice.
7. Attend regular supervision sessions with the line manager and participate in annual appraisals to review performance and develop a personal development plan in line with Trust policy.
8. Engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and mandatory training, staying abreast of the latest research, guidelines, and best practices in ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders.
9. Actively participate in team meetings, case reviews, and strategic planning sessions to contribute to service development and improvement.
10. Provide input and feedback during meetings, promoting productive discussions and collaborative decision-making, and facilitating a supportive environment for all team members.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (e.g., Psychology degree) or relevant experience in a related field.
• Training and experience to diploma level in a relevant area (e.g., mental health, ADHD, coaching).
• Knowledge of ADHD coaching methods and approaches, and experience in delivering structured coaching sessions.

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience working with clients with ADHD or other neurodevelopmental disorders within a social care, primary care, or mental health environment.
• Experience providing 1:1 support and/or facilitating group work with clients.
• Experience in delivering psychoeducational groups or ADHD coaching sessions.

Knowledge

• Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of neurodevelopmental disorders and the principles of recovery and person-centred care.
• Knowledge of ADHD coaching methods and approaches, and experience in delivering structured coaching sessions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.