GP with Extended Role (ADHD / Autism service)
Employer:
NHS Jobs
Location:
Altrincham, WA14 1NU
Pay:
Negotiable
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
01/04/2026
About this job
Role purpose: To provide high‑quality, evidence‑based assessment and ongoing care for individuals presenting with suspected ADHD and/or autism, including safe prescribing and monitoring where appropriate.
The postholder will also contribute to clinical governance, risk management, and the day‑to‑day clinical leadership and development of our Altrincham service.
Key responsibilities
* Clinical assessment & care– Deliver comprehensive ADHD assessments and follow‑up appointments, including differential diagnosis and management planning. Contribute to autism assessments (virtual and/or in‑person as required) ensuring high‑quality formulation and clear outcomes. Provide post‑diagnostic input, signposting, and care planning, working collaboratively with the MDT.
* Prescribing & monitoring– Support ADHD prescribing, medication reviews, and ongoing monitoring in line with best practice and service protocols. Ensure safe prescribing standards, including physical health considerations, side‑effect monitoring, and clear communication with patients and (where appropriate) primary care.
* Risk, safeguarding & governance– Maintain a high standard of risk assessment and management, including documentation of safeguarding considerations and clinical decision‑making. Provide clinical advice and support as part of the duty/risk rota (within agreed service parameters). Contribute to clinical governance activity including incident learning, audit/QI work, and maintaining high standards of record keeping.
* Reports & documentation– Produce high‑quality, timely clinical reports and letters within required timeframes. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records in clinical systems and ensure documentation meets governance standards.
* Leadership, service development & MDT working– Act as a senior clinical presence within the Altrincham service, supporting pathway flow and clinical quality. Participate in and, when appropriate, lead MDT meetings, contributing to collaborative formulation and shared decision‑making. Support service development initiatives (e.g., pathway refinement, documentation standards, prescribing processes, patient experience improvements). Contribute to supporting and developing colleagues through advice, informal teaching, and shared learning.
* Professional responsibilities– Maintain GMC registration, appraisal/revalidation requirements, and engage in CPD. Attend supervision and participate in PDP activity, reflective practice, and service training.
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