Specialist Practitioner

Partnering Health Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Job summary

Partnering Health Ltd. seeks experienced clinicians to deliver remote adult ADHD services. You will conduct remote assessments, initiate and titrate ADHD medications, and perform holistic reviews, supported by a multidisciplinary team. Independent prescribing qualifications and experience in ADHD diagnostic assessment are essential.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, governance, and collaboration with Primary Care and partner organisations, with occasional inter-site travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified practitioner with Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Significant experience in ADHD diagnostic assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote ADHD assessments for adults (18+).
• Initiate and titrate ADHD medication per guidelines.
• Complete holistic reviews to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Provide specialist advice to empower patients.
• Collaborate with Primary Care via Shared Care agreements.
• Engage with partner organisations to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance and quality improvement.

Skills

Independent Prescriber

ADHD diagnostic assessment

Remote consultations

Education

NMC registration (Mental Health / Adult Nursing / Learning Disabilities)

Level 7 qualifications in Physical Assessment & History Taking; Diagnostic Assessment & Decision Making

Job description

As a Specialist Practitioner within the PHL ADHD Service, the postholder will play a central role in delivering a high-quality, patientfocused care pathway. Working as an autonomous professional, therole involves engaging with adults aged 18+ to undertake assessmentand diagnosis, initiate and manage pharmacological treatment, andcarry out ongoing reviews.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct remote ADHD assessments for adults, using referral information and screening tools
• Initiate and titrate ADHD medication in line with national and local guidelines
• Complete holistic reviews to monitor patient progress and treatment outcomes
• Provide specialist advice and support to empower patients in managing their condition
• Collaborate with Primary Care teams through Shared Care agreements
• Engage with partner organisations to ensure continuity of care
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement

About us

PHL has been delivering an adult ADHD service since December 2020, expanding in April 2024 to provide the NHS Hampshire Adult ADHD Service alongside support for the Isle of Wight service.The service provides comprehensive support across the ADHD care pathway for adults, including individuals seeking diagnosis and those already diagnosed, with or without medication. This includes transition reviews for young adults moving from child to adult services.The pathway may include screening, triage, assessment, follow-up, medication initiation and titration, transition support, and annual reviews.Delivery is primarily via virtual consultations (video and telephone), with face-to-face appointments available when required. The service is supported by an administrative team and Medical Secretary based in the Segensworth office.

Job responsibilities

About the RoleAre you passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care? Do you thrive in an autonomous role where your clinical expertise can make a real impact?PHL ADHD Service is expanding, and we're seeking experienced clinicians to join our supportive, multidisciplinary team.This remote role is ideal for qualified practitioners who hold an Independent Prescribing qualification and have experience in ADHD diagnostic assessment. You'll play a key role in supporting patients aged 17.5 and over on their ADHD journey.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct remote ADHD assessments for adults, using referral information and screening tools

• Initiate and titrate ADHD medication in line with national and local guidelines
• Complete holistic reviews to monitor patient progress and treatment outcomes
• Provide specialist advice and support to empower patients in managing their condition
• Collaborate with Primary Care teams through Shared Care agreements
• Engage with partner organisations to ensure continuity of care
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement

About YouEssentialMinimum 2 years' experience in independent ADHD diagnostic assessments

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the RoleAre you passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care? Do you thrive in an autonomous role where your clinical expertise can make a real impact?PHL ADHD Service is expanding, and we're seeking experienced clinicians to join our supportive, multidisciplinary team.This remote role is ideal for qualified practitioners who hold an Independent Prescribing qualification and have experience in ADHD diagnostic assessment. You'll play a key role in supporting patients aged 17.5 and over on their ADHD journey.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct remote ADHD assessments for adults, using referral information and screening tools

• Initiate and titrate ADHD medication in line with national and local guidelines
• Complete holistic reviews to monitor patient progress and treatment outcomes
• Provide specialist advice and support to empower patients in managing their condition
• Collaborate with Primary Care teams through Shared Care agreements
• Engage with partner organisations to ensure continuity of care
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement

About YouEssentialMinimum 2 years' experience in independent ADHD diagnostic assessments

• Minimum 2 years' experience as an Independent Prescriber for ADHD treatment
• Advanced understanding of adult ADHD and relevant clinical guidance
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient-centred care and service excellence
• A private, distraction-free workspace suitable for remote consultations
• Willingness to travel occasional for agreed face-to-face clinics

Qualifications

• Full registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in Mental Health, Adult Nursing or Learning Disabilities, with no restrictions or cautions.
• Level 7 qualifications in Physical Assessment and History Taking, and Diagnostic Assessment and Decision Making, or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of five years' post-registration experience.
• At least two years' experience conducting independent ADHD diagnostic assessments.
• At least two years' experience as an Independent Prescriber for ADHD treatment.
• Significant experience independently initiating, titrating and reviewing ADHD medication.

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.