Conduct comprehensive ADHD assessments for adults in line with West Yorkshire ICB Quality Assessment Standards, considering co-occurring and differential diagnoses. Work autonomously and adaptively, liaising with system partners as needed to reach diagnostic conclusions. Perform risk and safeguarding assessments throughout the patient journey. Maintain accurate clinical records on the electronic patient record and contribute to service improvement. Participate in clinical supervision, MDT meetings, and team discussions to manage complexity and ensure consistent, high-quality care. Triage referrals, respond to patient queries, and deliver post-diagnostic psychoeducation. Communicate complex clinical information effectively and uphold professional development through ongoing learning and appraisal.
This role will comprise a blend of remote and face to face assessment for patients.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Be Doing:
* Conducting detailed ADHD assessments aligned with West Yorkshire ICB Quality Standards
* Considering differential and co-occurring diagnoses to make informed clinical decisions
* Managing risk and safeguarding needs throughout the patient journey
* Working autonomously whilst collaborating with system partners to ensure accurate, coordinated care
* Delivering post-diagnostic psychoeducation to empower patients
* Maintaining precise, timely, and professional clinical records
* Triaging referrals and responding to patient queries with empathy and clarity
* Participating in clinical supervision, MDT meetings, and service development initiatives
* Actively contributing to a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement
About us
The Leeds GP Confederation has two purposes:
To be a voice for and represent General Practice in the Leeds Health and Care System:
* A collective voice for General Practice that will be heard throughout the health and care system
* Through representation and active participation in the health & care system to contribute to the setting of strategy and decision making
To hold contracts to enhance access to healthcare across Leeds and to provide a range of services to General Practices:
* By providing services and holding contracts that directly support General practice
* By having an infrastructure that enables, where appropriate, at scale working for the benefit of general practice and populations
* Not-for-profit
Job responsibilities
HOURS OF WORK: Full/Part Time (Up to 37.5 hours/week)
Salary Up to £62,000 per annum (depending on experience)
NATURE OF CONTRACT: Permanent
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinical Lead Neurodevelopment Service
ROLE SUMMARY
Conduct comprehensive ADHD assessments for adults in line with West Yorkshire ICB Quality Assessment Standards, considering co-occurring and differential diagnoses. Work autonomously and adaptively, liaising with system partners as needed to reach diagnostic conclusions. Perform risk and safeguarding assessments throughout the patient journey. Maintain accurate clinical records on the electronic patient record and contribute to service improvement. Participate in clinical supervision, MDT meetings, and team discussions to manage complexity and ensure consistent, high-quality care. Triage referrals, respond to patient queries, and deliver post-diagnostic psychoeducation. Communicate complex clinical information effectively and uphold professional development through ongoing learning and appraisal.
This role will comprise a blend of remote and face to face assessment for patients.
MAIN DUTIES
The Specialist ADHD Practitioner Assessment will;
* Assess adults for ADHD in keeping with West Yorkshire ICB Quality Assessment Standards, considering differential and/or co-occurring conditions to make diagnostic decisions.
* You will work autonomously, utilising and adapting your approach as needed to cater for additional complexity.
* Where necessary, you will be responsible for liaising with colleagues to reach diagnostic conclusions.
* Perform patient risk assessments and review safeguarding needs as required throughout the patient journey.
* Maintain accurate and timely patient records and associated clinical templates, adhering to professional requirements for accurate record keeping.
* You will be responsible for recognising and reporting clinical Incidents and near misses to support the culture of continuous learning and improvement.
* Attend regular team drop ins, clinical supervision and MDT meetings to discuss cases, manage clinical complexity, share knowledge, and address any emerging challenges.
* You will be experienced in identifying a broad range of mental health conditions and associated risks and/or safeguarding concerns and know when to seek support and escalate where necessary.
* You will possess well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carer and other professional colleagues both within and outside of the organisation.
* To take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining a sound level of professional knowledge and competence.
* You will triage referrals and manage patient queries in accordance with service protocols.
* You will deliver post-diagnostic ADHD focused psychoeducation to patients and contribute to the ongoing design of these programmes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skils
* To succeed in the role, the successful candidate must be/have;
* A Registered Healthcare Professional (Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Advanced Clinical Practitioner).
* Have at least 5 years of experience in their discipline
* Be proficient in identifying and managing a wide range of mental health conditions
* Be experienced in the assessment of adults with suspected ADHD
* Willingness to learn and continually develop
* Evidence of, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
* Excellent communication skills, and an ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
* IT skills including the use of electronic patient records and MS Office products
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Follow organisation policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Ability to work alongside others within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
* Professional approach consistent with regulatory body expectations
* Excellent time management and ability to manage own workload
* UKAAN or equivalent training
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.
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