Advanced Clinical Practitioner- ADHD/ASC Pathway

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is looking for a dedicated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work in their Adult ADHD and Autism service. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, providing high-quality care, and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in community health settings, along with the necessary qualifications in mental health. Join a supportive workplace committed to improving the lives of local communities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Evidence of working effectively at a senior level in a community multi-disciplinary health and social care setting.
• Experience of working with a range of statutory and non‑statutory agencies.
• Evidence of promoting research, clinical excellence and quality approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic assessments for ADHD and autism.
• Lead the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care.
• Contribute to service innovation and improvement.

Skills

Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment

Skills in assessing, planning and evaluating mental health care/treatment interventions

Skills in co‑ordinating complex care

Ability to deliver teaching programs

Ability to deal with challenging situations

Education

MN or RN (Mental Health) Active on NMC

Advanced Clinical Practice MSc

Specialist ADHD diagnostic and treatment training

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Clinical Practitioner- ADHD/ASC Pathway

The closing date is 01 December 2025

Advanced Clinical Practitioner – East Staffs Adult ADHD and Autism Service 1x 22.5 hours.

An opportunity has arisen to recruit 1 x Band 8a 22.5 hours Advanced Clinical Practitioner within our Adult ADHD and Autism assessment service.

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner ideally with experience of working in a community setting. As a registered professional, you will be committed to providing a high‑quality service and will support the development of our ADHD and Autism clinic.

The service will cover the East of South Staffordshire, offering remote and face‑to‑face appointments. There may be times where support is needed on the West due to clinical needs. Ideally you will have experience working with patients diagnosed with ADHD and Autism, although appropriate training will be provided. You will be completing ADHD and Autism assessments for diagnosis and initiating treatment.

Main duties of the job

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic assessments for ADHD and autism across South Staffordshire.
• The direct provision of high quality evidence‑based person‑centred physical and mental health care to service users within the adult ADHD and autism service.
• Providing leadership in the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care to the wider multi‑disciplinary team.
• Contribute to service innovation and improvement, ensuring excellence in community care delivery.
• Facilitating learning through the development and delivery of specialist clinically focused education and training programmes.
• Support, plan and coordinate the physical healthcare needs of service users in the community service, including the requirement for annual physical examinations and investigations.
• Order necessary investigations, and provide treatment and care both individually, as part of a team, and through liaison with or referral to other agencies, e.g. ECGs.

About us

Come and work with us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are "United in our Uniqueness" and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

For full details regarding this role, please attached the full job description and person specification.

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

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Qualifications

• MN or RN (Mental Health) Active on NMC and R
• Advanced Clinical Practice MSc
• Specialist ADHD diagnostic and treatment training

Experience

• Evidence of working effectively at a senior level in a community multi‑disciplinary health and social care setting (mental health)
• Experience of working with a range of statutory and non‑statutory agencies
• Evidence of promoting research, evidence based practice, clinical excellence and quality approaches to support outcome focussed care
• Experience of working with adults with ADHD and/or Autism

Skills

• Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment Awareness of basic research methodology
• Skills in assessing, planning and evaluating mental health care/treatment interventions
• Skills in co‑ordinating complex care and ability to coordinate and deliver teaching programs and skills in teaching and assessing/working independently.
• An ability to co‑ordinate, develop and deliver a program of health promotion interventions to patients
• An ability to deal with challenging situations

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.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust