Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist – Adult ADHD Service

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Birmingham seeks a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Adult ADHD Service. The role involves conducting initial screenings, triaging ADHD assessments, and advising patients. Ideal candidates should be registered nurses with mental health experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 annually, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse or relevant OT qualification.
• Experience in mental health, specifically with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Ability to conduct remote consultations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial screenings and triage for ADHD assessments.
• Advise patients on ADHD and the referral process.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mental health knowledge

Remote consultation skills

Education

Registered nurse or occupational therapist qualification

First Degree level

Job description

Overview

Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist – Adult ADHD Service

The closing date is 20 October 2025

Are you a dedicated clinician looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults struggling with ADHD? We are seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join our team as an ADHD Triage Clinician, playing a pivotal role in the initial screening and triage process for individuals who are referred for ADHD assessment.

Main duties of the job

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Screening: Reviewing, collating, and interpreting information to advance the patient journey.
• Triage: Conducting remote consultations, obtaining a history to determine referral urgency and priority.
• Patient support: Advising patients on ADHD, the referral process, and signposting to appropriate support.
• Collaboration: Liaising with external organisations to ensure safe patient care. Engaging in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, and the duty clinical function.
• Quality: Contributing to service quality development and improvement.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with relevant experience in mental health, and a good understanding of ADHD, who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to conduct remote consultations with professionalism and empathy. You will need strong organisation and prioritisation skills and be able to work autonomously.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Training and qualification

• Registered mental health nurse, LD nurse or Occupational therapist
• First Degree level

Responsibility

• Significant post qualification experience working within mental health and / or learning disabilities
• Knowledge & experience of NICE guidance relating to neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD & autism)

Knowledge and experience

• Evidence of improving service quality
• Experience in mental health, ADHD assessment, formulation, and risk management

Skills

• Ability to provide and receive complex emotive information with staff, service users and other stakeholders
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and manage competing priorities

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.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year, per annum, pro rata