Assistant Practitioner | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a qualified individual to join their ADHD service in England, working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based assessments and treatments for children and young people. Applicants must possess strong communication skills and experience with this client group. A means of transport is essential. The position offers flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking needs-led and evidence-based assessments.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• A means of transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within a systemic and holistic framework for assessments.
• Support management of child or young person's ADHD diagnosis.
• Develop relationships with families, agencies, and schools.
• Liaise with other professionals for integrated care.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of services.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Experience working with children and young people

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

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, young people, their families and carers referred for ADHD assessments.

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

A means of transport is essential and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well‑being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages 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, flexi‑time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Contact: Ian Voyle – [e-mail] | 01524 550660.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.