Job summary
- Main area
- ADHD Practitioner B7
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-PHN-0303
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Neurodiversity Centre,
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
ADHD Specialist Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
To provide a high-quality specialist ADHD service to patients and their families across RDASH services. The post holder will be a prescriber for initiation, titration and ongoing management of ADHD treatment
Main duties of the job
To provide comprehensive expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of Adults with ADHD across the RDASH localities. Review with others the assessment and monitoring of adults identified with ADHD.
Provide direct nursing judgement and treatment interventions based on skills and knowledge regarding clinical management and educational management of adults with ADHD.
Exercise Independent prescribing rights using guidelines and protocols
Ensure that the patient’s interests are fully considered within the context of care, actively participating in ethical decision making within the multi-disciplinary team.
Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge of patients.
To undertake risk assessments and risk management for individuals and their families.
To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to ADHD.
To provide high quality support and advice to health and other professionals
To supervise the implementation and monitoring of new developments in ADHD.
To promote and co-ordinate the implementation of shared care arrangements.
Facilitate the resolution of potentially conflicting and antagonistic opinions of stakeholders in order that a collaborative approach is received by the service user and their family.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (RMN, RNLD, Pharmacist)
- Evidence up to date and applicable CPD
- Motivated with genuine interest in Neurodiversity.
- Hold V300 (Independent Supplementary Prescribing) or actively working towards this.
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of extensive post registration learning & development.
- Previous experience in Clinical Leadership and delivering leadership clinical supervision.
- Completed UKAAN training with experience as a diagnostician or willing to work towards.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise busy workload/caseload.
- Use the full range of person-centred alternative and argumentative communication strategies
- Able to cope with stressful situations and remain positive in the face of clinical pressures
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of knowledge pertaining to policy drivers locally and nationally
- Ability to contribute to development of service delivery
Skills/ Abilities
Essential criteria
- Clinical/risk assessment and care/treatment planning
- Manage own caseload
- Able to develop effective working relationships with patients/carers/other staff
- Ability to promote a positive, person-centred culture based upon recovery approaches involving patients/carers in decision making
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work across the service when required, working within own competencies.
- Experience in supporting people with mental health and learning disabilities.
- Experience in supporting people with substance misuse
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo-Ann Yates
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000216300
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