Join us as an ADHD Assessor

Full and Part Time positions, £45 per hour (£67.50 per clinic)
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About Us

Welcome to the Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence, a ground-breaking organisation that is redefining the landscape of ADHD care. We are on an exhilarating journey to transform lives through holistic, cutting-edge research and technology. Our ambitions are grand, aiming to revolutionise the way ADHD is understood, treated, and managed. We are not just a clinic; we are a movement. A movement that is committed to delivering life-changing interventions and pioneering advances in the field of ADHD care. We are looking for exceptional staff to join us on this transformative journey, as we set new standards, break down barriers, and create a future where ADHD is not a limitation but an avenue for untapped potential.

Our Values

The CARE ADHD mission:

  1. The highest standards of clinical excellence
  2. Patient experience drives every decision we make
  3. To help the NHS with long waiting lists
  4. By being efficient, we save the NHS money
  5. Happy colleagues, means happy clients

Read more about our values

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of adults for ADHD, considering potential co-occurring conditions to inform diagnostic decisions. Utilise a holistic approach to understand the full spectrum of each patient’s needs.
  • Independent Diagnostic Decision-Making: Exercise independent professional responsibility for diagnostic decisions within your competence, while engaging in monthly supervision with our Clinical Director to ensure the highest standards of care.
  • Risk Assessment and Safeguarding: Perform diligent patient risk assessments and review safeguarding needs, integrating these considerations into treatment strategies. Uphold the clinic’s commitment to safeguarding adults in our care.
  • Accurate Record Keeping: Maintain precise and timely client records using our patient record system and associated clinical templates, adhering to the highest professional standards for record-keeping.
  • You will be providing expert professional advice to patients, carers, and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence
  • Active Team Collaboration: As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, collaborate closely with colleagues to share insights, coordinate care, and ensure a holistic approach to patient treatment. Your contribution to team dynamics is vital in fostering a supportive and efficient working environment.
  • Professional Development and Supervision: Engage in regular line management supervision, appraisals, and team meetings/case discussions. Actively participate in supervised assessments to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Clinical Incidents and Continuous Improvement: Recognise and report clinical incidents and near misses, contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Respond to requests from Clinical Assurance and Patient Experience teams for investigation participation as required.
  • Mandatory Training and CPD: Fulfil all mandatory training requirements through continuous professional development. Take responsibility for your learning while also participating in CPD events.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Has a professional qualification in any field of mental health, this may including nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Worker or Pharmacist.
  • Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to perform high quality assessments.

Creative Benefits

  • Renumeration: Performance related bonus.
  • Paid birthday.
  • Other incentives: we ask our colleagues for ideas for what incentives they want for a happy working place.
  • Innovative Work Environment: Collaborate with top professionals in academia and clinical practice.
  • Continuous Learning: Access to the latest research and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible Work Schedule: Achieve work-life harmony with our flexible hours and creative ways of working including the opportunity to work anywhere in the world.

Additional Information

  • The role will require you to be able to work in a quiet space with good internet access allowing you to conduct confidential 1:1 appointments in a professional manner. 
  • Remuneration is £67.50 per client assessment (60-90 minutes) – full training around assessment provided.
  • You will need to be able to work under your own Limited company which we can support you to set up.
  • You will have your own IT equipment.

Why us?

We have a variety of ways that you could join our team so depending on how you want to join us will depend the offers. We can discuss further your options when we talk.

Our goal is to ensure that all our clients are seen when they want to be seen.

For us to achieve this we need caring clinicians to join us on this journey,

Ever thought about having the privilege of assessing someone for ADHD and then coaching those diagnosed through our pathway?

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.