Paediatric ADHD Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Great Yarmouth is looking for a Band 4 Assistant to join their ADHD Team. This role involves supporting children diagnosed with ADHD, conducting assessments, and working alongside professional teams. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and experience in child development. The position offers a dynamic working environment, with full-time and part-time options available. Salary ranges from £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with disabilities.
• Understanding child development fundamentals.
• Knowledge of child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the team’s ADHD pathway under clinical supervision.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments and school liaison.
• Maintain relationships with families and partner agencies.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Basic IT skills

Ability to work independently

Motivation for role

Education

Level 2 Numeracy / Literacy skills or equivalent

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care / Childcare

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about working with and supporting children and young people who have been given a diagnosis of ADHD? We are excited to be able to offer a new opportunity for a Band 4 Assistant to join our growing ADHD Team.

This is an ideal role for someone with experience in child development, neurodiversity, or supporting children with additional needs - whether you come from a therapy assistant, support worker, education, early years or community care background.

The role will involve supporting the team's ADHD pathway, which will include undertaking your own assessment work, under the supervision of senior clinical staff. These may be based in clinics, educational placements, or other community settings across the Gt Yarmouth and Waveney area, therefore a full driving licence is essential to this role.

The successful applicant will hold exceptional organisational skills and have the ability to manage a busy but varied workload. A pro‑active and highly professional approach in providing both verbal and written communication is essential to this role, as you will be responsible for writing reports, liaising with other professionals and attending meetings. You must have the ability to work both independently and as part of the team. You will also need to demonstrate an understanding of ADHD and other additional needs to adapt your own communication skills, to meet the needs of the children, young people and families you work with.

Main Duties

• Working alongside Specialist Nurses (Non‑Medical Prescribers), community paediatricians, and psychologists within the team.
• Monitoring of physical health and post‑diagnosis support in line with safe prescribing of ADHD medication.
• Contributing towards EHCP assessments, school liaison, and school meetings.
• Wider involvement in MDT meetings.
• Opportunities to commence parent‑led workshops.
• 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 the 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 James Paget University Hospital Safeguarding Team.

About Us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications (Essential)

• Numeracy / Literacy skills – Level 2 or Grade C/4 at GCSE.
• Evidence of relevant training / courses.

Desirable

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care / Childcare.

Knowledge and Experience (Essential)

• Experience of working with children with disabilities and their families.
• Have an understanding of typical child development.
• Working knowledge of child protection procedures.
• Excellent observation skills and ability to identify atypical presentation of development in children.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children with Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and supporting their families.
• Have an understanding of statutory avenues of support (e.g. EHCP) for children with Autism/ADHD and their families and support available in the local area.

Skills and Knowledge (Essential)

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and face‑to‑face to parents, groups and other agencies.
• Good verbal and written communication skills / Basic IT skills.
• Able to work independently and use own initiative.
• Motivation for role / willing to attend further role specific training.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes in work practices.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings e.g. clinic based and schools.
• Team worker / confident / able to recognise self‑limitations and ability to take direction from registered professional.
• Must be able to meet travel requirements of the post. Hold a current driving licence and have daily access to a vehicle.

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.

Employer Details

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

James Paget Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA

Job Details

Band: 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time

Location: James Paget Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA