Job summary
The Integrated Family Healthcare GP Federation is seeking one or more GPs to support in the delivery of a new ADHD service locally in Hastings. The service will offer an alternative for patients age 16 awaiting a diagnosis of ADHD, under the right to choose pathway.
We are recruiting GP(s) who will play a central role in the diagnosis of ADHD for patients who have been triaged as lower complexity referrals. This role will involve carrying out structured appointments, initiating and titrating medication and supporting patients through stabilisation.
Full training will be provided including UKAAN diagnostic training, and SPFT led ADHD assessment training to ensure that clinicians are fully supported and competent in this role.
Alongside providing diagnostic care, GPs would be expected to provide a holistic approach to assisting patients in making meaningful changes to their lifestyle, to help improve patients wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
* Conduct ADHD diagnostic assessments supported by clinical systems and protocols, in line with NICE guidelines
* Review referral information and determine diagnostic outcomes
* Initiate, monitor and titrate medication adhering to clinical protocols
* Document care accurately within the patient record using electronic clinical systems
* Liaise with ADHD service delivery manager and care coordinators to manage workload
* Contribute to case discussion in MDT format, clinical governance and service development meetings with appropriate wider team members
About us
Integrated Family Healthcare is a GP-owned organisation that works closely with Hastings and St Leonards Primary Care Network (PCN) to deliver services at scale on behalf of our local Practices.
Our Primary focus is to support the delivery of the DES (Directed Enhanced Service) through the PCN. We comprise of 8 GP Practices, serving a diverse population of 100,000 patients.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
B
Job locations
Hastings & St. Leonards P C N
Warrior Square
St. Leonards-on-sea
East Sussex
TN37 6BG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct ADHD diagnostic assessments supported by clinical systems and protocols, in line with NICE guidelines.
* Review referral information and determine diagnostic outcomes.
* Initiate, monitor and titrate medication adhering to clinical protocols.
* Document care accurately within the patient record using electronic clinical systems
* Liaise with ADHD service delivery manager and care coordinators to manage workload.
* Contribute to case discussion in MDT format, clinical governance and service development meetings with appropriate wider team members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct ADHD diagnostic assessments supported by clinical systems and protocols, in line with NICE guidelines.
* Review referral information and determine diagnostic outcomes.
* Initiate, monitor and titrate medication adhering to clinical protocols.
* Document care accurately within the patient record using electronic clinical systems
* Liaise with ADHD service delivery manager and care coordinators to manage workload.
* Contribute to case discussion in MDT format, clinical governance and service development meetings with appropriate wider team members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC registered General Practitioner
* Interest in ADHD and mental health conditions
* Experience in working with structured assessment protocols
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* IT literate and experience with working within a clinical system
Desirable
* Prior experience in ADHD, mental health or other extended GP roles.
* Prior experience in using ADHD diagnostic tools
* Understanding and interest of wider issues with neurodivergent patients and Autism
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC registered General Practitioner
* Interest in ADHD and mental health conditions
* Experience in working with structured assessment protocols
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* IT literate and experience with working within a clinical system
Desirable
* Prior experience in ADHD, mental health or other extended GP roles.
* Prior experience in using ADHD diagnostic tools
* Understanding and interest of wider issues with neurodivergent patients and Autism
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Integrated Family Healthcare
Address
Hastings & St. Leonards P C N
Warrior Square
St. Leonards-on-sea
East Sussex
TN37 6BG
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Employer details
Employer name
Integrated Family Healthcare
Address
Hastings & St. Leonards P C N
Warrior Square
St. Leonards-on-sea
East Sussex
TN37 6BG
Employer's website
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