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NHS Jobs; Redditch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Redditch is seeking an Adult ADHD Assessor who acts as an independent prescriber. You will conduct structured diagnostic assessments, provide feedback, and develop written care plans for patients with ADHD within the local formulary framework.

You will lead follow-up reviews, adjust treatment plans, and ensure safe, effective long-term management, while supporting colleagues and maintaining robust governance and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured diagnostic assessments and provide clear feedback and written plans.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to monitor treatment response and adjust care plans.
• Initiate and adjust medication within local formulary; arrange baselines and health checks.
• Run titration contacts until stable and complete safe shared-care transfers to primary care.
• Document contemporaneously and produce high-quality letters on the day; maintain auditable records.
• Present complex cases at weekly MDT and support audit, learning and quality improvement.
• Coach colleagues and uphold safeguarding, consent/capacity and information governance.

Job description

Adult ADHD Assessor - Independent Prescriber

Main duties of the job Deliver structured diagnostic assessments (history, impairment, co-morbidity, risk) and provide clear feedback and written plans. Conduct structured follow-up reviews to monitor treatment response, adjust care plans and ensure safe, effective long-term management. Initiate and adjust medication within local formulary; arrange/interpret baselines and physical health monitoring. Run brief titration contacts until stable; complete safe shared-care transfers to primary care (EPS and templates). Document contemporaneously; produce high-quality letters on the day; maintain accurate, auditable records. Present complex cases at the weekly MDT; contribute to audit, incident learning and quality improvement. Support induction, case discussion and day-to-day coaching for colleagues; uphold safeguarding, consent/capacity and information governance at all times.