Trustwide ADHD Coach

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Cost Area Supplement 15%

Job summary

North East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Trustwide ADHD Coach based at the Jane Atkinson Centre to deliver 30 hours per week of coaching and group sessions for individuals with ADHD.

You will empower service users with practical strategies, promote wellbeing, and contribute to co-produced service improvements within our NHS Trust across North East London.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to promote neurodiversity-affirming practices in professional settings.
• Experience acting as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy, understanding, and resilience.
• Strong skills in facilitating group work and fostering collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one coaching to individuals with ADHD, focusing on empowerment and practical strategies for daily life.
• Deliver group sessions to promote peer support and shared learning among service users.
• Collaborate with colleagues and service users to co-design and develop innovative service improvements.

Skills

Neurodiversity-affirming practices

Empathy and role modeling

Group facilitation

Job description

30 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North East London NHS Foundation Trust as a Trustwide ADHD Coach, based at the Jane Atkinson Centre.

About North East London NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing inclusive, high-quality care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse communities. With a focus on co-production, empowerment, and wellbeing, the Trust fosters an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to thrive and contribute. By embracing neurodiversity and centring the lived experiences of individuals, we aim to deliver innovative, person-centred services that enhance the lives of those we support.

The Role

As a Trustwide ADHD Coach, you will play a pivotal role in empowering individuals with ADHD by providing tailored coaching and support. You will work collaboratively with service users and colleagues to promote neurodiversity-affirming practices and contribute to the development of services that prioritise wellbeing and co-production. Your work will have a lasting impact on the lives of those you support, helping them to achieve their goals and navigate challenges.

• Provide one-to-one coaching to individuals with ADHD, focusing on empowerment and practical strategies for daily life.
• Deliver group sessions to promote peer support and shared learning among service users.
• Collaborate with colleagues and service users to co-design and develop innovative service improvements.

Essential Skills And Qualifications

• Proven ability to promote neurodiversity-affirming practices in professional settings.
• Experience acting as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy, understanding, and resilience.
• Strong skills in facilitating group work and fostering collaborative environments.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact by empowering individuals with ADHD and promoting wellbeing.
• Be part of a supportive organisation that values diversity, inclusion, and professional development.
• Contribute to innovative service development through co-production and collaboration.

Working for Us

Joining TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

They Are

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by

the best people.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME)

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Please See The Attached Job Description And Person Specification

for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

Name: Stuart Maysmor-Gee

Job title: Interim Service Manager Adult ADHD Service

Contact Number: 0300 555 1268 xt 66048

Email: [e-mail]