Children and Young People ADHD Nurse Assessor

GMS & Associates Inc; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks dedicated ADHD assessors with experience in delivering high-quality assessments for children and young people. Candidates should be confident in conducting assessments independently and communicating outcomes to families. The role requires up-to-date clinical qualifications and the ability to provide both face-to-face and remote consultations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience conducting ADHD assessments.
• Confidence in engaging with clients.
• Up-to-date NMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality ADHD assessments for ages 6-18.
• Communicate effectively with families and staff.
• Produce detailed assessment reports.

Skills

Confidence in delivering ADHD assessments

Experience with diagnostic tools

Ability to communicate effectively with children

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Paediatric Nurse

Learning Disability Nurse

Tools

DIVA-5

CAARS

QBTest

Job description

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

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

At Psicon, we're passionate about helping unique minds to thrive and as one of the UK's largest providers of neurodevelopmental services, its our goal to support individuals and their families through the challenges of accessing high quality diagnostic assessments and post-diagnostic care.

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 working both privately and with various NHS trusts to provide autism and ADHD assessments.

Person Specification

Essential

• 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

Psinon is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.