ADHD Assessor (Specialist Nurse - ADHD)

Reports to

Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychiatrist

Contract

Full-time - Hybrid / Clinic-based

Role Purpose

To undertake structured ADHD assessments as part of a consultant-led service, contributing to safe diagnosis, risk assessment, and onward care planning for children aged 7+, young people, and adults, in line with NICE NG87 and CQC requirements. Working in a busy Sheffield based clinic providing assessments, reports and feedback sessions.

Key Responsibilities ADHD Assessment

• Conduct ADHD assessments using structured clinical frameworks
• Complete detailed clinical histories, including:
  • Developmental history
  • Mental health history
  • Medication history
  • Family and social context
• Administer and score validated ADHD rating scales, including:
  • Conners
  • SNAP-IV
  • DIVA-5 (where trained)
• Obtain and review collateral information from:
  • Schools
  • GPs
• Identify complexity and escape to MDT or Consultant review

Risk, Physical Health & Safeguarding

• Undertake risk assessments including:
  • Safeguarding
  • Self-harm and vulnerability
• Identify physical health considerations relevant to ADHD and medication pathways
• Ensure consent and capacity are appropriately assessed and recorded
• Follow safeguarding and escalation procedures

MDT Working & Care Pathways

• Present assessment findings at ADHD MDT meetings
• Work closely with prescribers to support safe care planning
• Support transition from assessment into:
  • Medication initiation and titration (where appropriate)
  • Shared Care protocols

Reporting & Documentation

• Contribute to diagnostic reports and clinical summaries
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in clinical systems
• Support clear communication with GPs, families, and schools
• Ensure compliance with Right to Choose and NHS reporting standards
• Formal ADHD training and experience
• Experience working with children and/or adults with neurodevelopmental conditions
  • NICE NG87
  • Safeguarding frameworks
  • Consent and capacity
  • Minimum of 1 year experience of assessing and producing ADHD reports.
• Experience working in ADHD or CAMHS services
• Experience within Right to Choose or NHS pathways

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, person-centred approach
• Strong clinical judgement within scope of practice
• Clear understanding of professional boundaries