Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

GP Health Connect Limited; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Runcorn is seeking a full-time Neurodiversity Practitioner to support adults with ADHD. This role involves conducting initial assessments, providing recommendations for treatment, and collaborating with other primary care professionals. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in community healthcare, relevant educational background, and a commitment to high-quality service delivery. Training will be provided. Join us in enhancing patient care and wellbeing in our community.

Qualifications

• Good clinical knowledge.
• Knowledge of general administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Understanding of Primary Care structure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and remote appointments.
• Provide advice and guidance on ADHD.
• Complete ADHD Framework with individuals.
• Ensure accurate records of all appointments.

Skills

Developed communication and coaching skills

Specific interest in working with adult ADHD

High level communication skills (written and verbal)

Problem solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Good standard of education (apprenticeship / NVQ3 in Health or Social Care)

Evidence of continuing professional development

Tools

Microsoft Office packages

Job description

GPHealth Connect are supporting the development of a new Primary Care based Neurodevelopmental Practitioner role across Runcorn PCN practices as part of the development of a new ADHD model for adults. We are therefore, looking to recruit a full time Neurodiversity Practitioner with an interest in/experience of working in a community or Primary Care setting who is committed to providing a high-quality service and has a desire to support adults seeking support and information about ADHD.

The purpose of this new role is to be the first point of contact in Primary Care and offer advice to adults who are managing some challenging symptoms or whom may be seeking a diagnosis of ADHD. You will work alongside other Primary Care professionals who are trained to assess/support ADHD in adults. The role will involve undertaking first stage appointments with people who have not yet accessed any NHS services, and you will use your skills and the ADHD Framework tool to complete an initial appointment with individuals where you will explore appropriate advice, guidance and education and outline possible treatment and support options.

You will be expected to work independently within the Primary Care ADHD framework under the guidance of your Clinical supervisor. Full training for this role will be offered. You will carry out all clinical and appointment-related administration and record keeping to a high standard as well as monitoring and completing annual reviews for adults with ADHD.

Main duties of the job

• To conduct face to face and occasionally remote appointments using evidence-based ADHD tools.
• To share appropriate education, advice and guidance relating to ADHD with patients and to complete the ADHD Framework with individuals per the new Adult ADHD Primary Care model of service.
• To ensure a holistic and empathetic approach to appointments and treatment is undertaken, including consideration of physical and mental health needs and signposting to other resources as required.
• To complete clear, accurate and timely records, summarising the results of all appointments and providing advice and guidance. Make recommendations for ongoing support and clinical referrals when necessary.
• To stay up-to-date and engaged with the latest research and developments in ADHD assessment and treatment and mental health.
• To function autonomously on a day‑to‑day basis within the remit agreed in clinical supervision and the ADHD model framework.
• Plan and coordinate other necessary investigations on behalf of patients.
• To complete the annual ADHD health check, including a physical examination and liaison/referral to other agencies. This may include liaison with the GP and close liaison with other primary care/social care for any additional issues.

About us

GP HealthConnect Limited is a company with GP Shareholders developed to provide services into the community. Our vision Tocollaboratively support Runcorn GP Practices in providing reliable, value formoney, at-scale primary care services, with equal access for all, from a variety of accessible local locations. GP Practices in Runcorn have also come together to form the R-Health PCN covering a population of approximately 67,000. R-Health PCN is a progressive and collaborative Primary Care Network (PCN) dedicated to enhancing patient care and supporting healthcare professionals.

Working together, GP Health Connect Limited and R-Health Primary Care Network are committed to promoting health and well‑being through patient‑centred services and integrated care, with a focus on meeting the needs of our community.

Join us in delivering high‑quality healthcare and making a positive impact on patients’ lives.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

We are creating a new Primary Care based Neurodevelopmental Practitioner role across Runcorn as part of the development of our new ADHD model for adults. We are looking to recruit people with an interest in or experience of working in a community or Primary Care setting who are committed to providing a high‑quality service and have a desire to support adults seeking support and information about ADHD.

The purpose of this new role is to be the first point of contact in Primary Care and offer advice to adults who are managing some challenging symptoms or who may be seeking a diagnosis of ADHD. You will work alongside other Primary Care professionals who are trained to assess/support ADHD in adults, and you will have an interest in working in community settings and specifically with patients with adult ADHD.

In your role you will be expected to undertake first stage appointments with people who have not yet accessed any NHS services and you will use your skills and the ADHD Framework tool to complete an initial appointment with individuals where you will explore appropriate advice, guidance and education relating to ADHD and outline possible treatment and support options for ADHD in adults.

You will be expected to work independently within the new Primary Care ADHD framework and under the guidance of your Clinical Lead. Full training for this role will be offered on recruitment.

You will be expected to carry out all clinical and appointment‑related administration and record keeping to a high standard and will monitor and complete annual reviews for adults with ADHD. This will also involve coordinating a physical health check and discussion of ongoing medication issues or concerns with the patient.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Good clinical knowledge
• Knowledge of general administrative procedures
• Computer literate including Microsoft office packages and web‑based searching
• A good knowledge of and understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions
• Good understanding of Primary Care structure and General Practice
• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS and wider health and social care sector

Qualifications

• Good standard of education (apprenticeship / NVQ3 in Health or Social Care, Psychology / other degree or equivalent appropriate experience)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills

• Developed communication and coaching skills to aid understanding, motivate others or negotiate agreement.
• A specific interest in working with adult ADHD
• Ability to write clear appointment notes, data entry and letters to other clinical settings
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be emotive
• Ability to work independently and organise own workload within defined policies /procedures to tight and often changing timescales, with clinical supervision
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Always conducts oneself in a professional manner
• Ability to travel freely and travel between multiple sites daily
• Valid driving licence and access to a car daily

Experience

• Experience of patient consultation
• Experience of working with GPs
• Post qualification experience of working in ADHD role

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.

Depending on experience Equivalent AfC Band 5/6 Dependent on Experience