Children and Young People ADHD Nurse Assessor

Psicon; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A neurodevelopmental service provider in Canterbury is seeking ADHD assessors to conduct high-quality assessments for children aged 6-18. The role requires experience with ADHD diagnostic tools and the ability to engage with neurodiverse children and their families. This position offers flexible working days, including remote opportunities, and is suited for registered mental health nurses or similar professionals. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children facing neurodevelopmental challenges.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive assessment fees

Regular supervision opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience conducting ADHD assessments following NICE guidelines.
• Comfortable with both remote and face-to-face engagements.
• Current NMC registration with supervision and revalidation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed ADHD assessments for children 6-18 years old.
• Produce comprehensive reports in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with families and staff.

Skills

Confident and competent in ADHD assessments

Experience with diagnostic tools

Ability to engage with neurodiverse children

Education

Demonstrable clinical experience in ADHD assessments

Up-to-date NMC registration

Tools

DIVA-5

CAARS

QBTest

Job description

We are looking for dedicated healthcare professionals tocarry out ADHD assessments on a face to face and/or remote basis, who share ourvalues of commitment, trust, integrity and kindness.

We are seeking ADHD assessors from any of the followingclinical backgrounds - Registered Mental Health Nurse, Paediatric Nurseor Learning Disability Nurse.

At Psicon, were passionate about helping unique minds tothrive and as one of the UKs largest providers of neurodevelopmental services,its our goal to support individuals and their families through the challengesof accessing high quality diagnostic assessments and post-diagnostic care.

Please apply directly on our website using the supportedlinks URL or visit our careers page:

www.psicon.co.uk/careers

Main duties of the job

• Carrying out high quality full ADHD assessments for children and young people aged 6 18yrs old.
• Effectively communicating with neurodiverse children and young people and their families. As well as internal and external staff.
• Produce high quality, detailed reports in a timely manner.

What we are looking for

• Be confident, competent and experienced in the delivery of robust, high-quality and NICE guideline compliant ADHD assessments for children and young people.
• Experienced and comfortable with diagnosing independently on the day and feeding back to the family with the outcome.
• Able to commit to providing face-to-face and/or remote appointments.
• Able to demonstrate up to date supervision, appraisal, professional registration and revalidation (NMC).

About us

Psicon is a specialist neurodevelopmental service workingboth privately and with various NHS trusts to provide autism and ADHDassessments. We are an independent organisation, but most of our work is forthe NHS, whom we are proud to support. Assessments are carried out by our teamof associate clinicians from a range of clinical backgrounds, in satelliteclinics across the country and remotely. Psicon is committed to offering thebest psychological support and healthcare available. We take an innovative approachto the delivery of our services and ensure that they are of the higheststandards in the industry.

Job responsibilities

Our Clinics:

• Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
• Remote work or face to face clients.
• Other options available such as hybrid/face to face, depending on your location.
• Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, accommodating your schedule.

What We Offer:

• Flexible work, available 7 days a week as much or as little as youd like (subject to working time directive).
• Competitive per assessment tariff payable outside IR35.
• Regular supervision with opportunities to enhance and develop assessment skills.
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference to children, young people and their families experiencing the challenges of living with undiagnosed neurodiversity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience conducting robust ADHD assessments in line with NICE guidelines
• Confidence and competent in engaging with adult clients and managing assessment processes
• Willingness to offer face-to-face in Canterbury as well as remote appointments
• Experienced in utilizing diagnostic tools such as DIVA-5, CAARS, QBTest, and applying DSM-5 criteria for comprehensive ADHD assessment and clinical evaluation.
• Up-to-date NMC registration, clinical supervision, appraisal, and revalidation
• Appropriate indemnity insurance for self-employed practice

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.

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working