Specialist ADHD Practitioner
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
Specialist ADHD Practitioner
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited is recruiting a Specialist ADHD Practitioner to deliver care via the NHS Right to Choose pathway in Hereford. The role offers flexible hybrid working, part-time hours, and a permanent contract. Closing date: 21 May 2026. Visa sponsorship not available.
Job summary
Be part of transforming ADHD care. We are seeking a Specialist ADHD GP with a clinical interest in neurodevelopmental conditions to join our established, NHS aligned service delivering care via the Right to Choose (RTC) pathway. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high quality ADHD assessment and management for patients accessing care through NHS referral, in line with NICE guidance and NHS clinical governance standards.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake ADHD assessments and reviews via the NHS Right to Choose pathway
- Contribute to diagnosis and shared decision making in accordance with NICE NG87
- Support medication initiation and monitoring where appropriate
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Maintain high quality clinical documentation and governance standards
- Liaise with NHS GP practices, schools, and other professionals as required
About us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the provider arm of the Herefordshire GP Federation, serving a population of approximately 185,000 patients. Established and owned by local GP practices, we are deeply rooted in our communities and committed to delivering integrated, out-of-hospital care that improves access, outcomes and experience for patients.
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership for a specialist ADHD service
- Undertake comprehensive ADHD assessments in line with NICE guidelines
- Formulate and document diagnoses, differential diagnoses, and management plans
- Complete high-quality assessment reports within agreed turnaround times
- Initiate and review ADHD treatment plans, including shared care recommendations
- Work collaboratively with the MDT, including psychiatrists, nurses and admin teams
- Participate in clinical supervision, peer review and service development
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records using agreed clinical systems
- Adhere to safeguarding, information governance and clinical governance standards
Person Specification
Essential
- Professional qualification in a relevant clinical discipline (e.g., GMC, RMN, Clinical Psychologist)
- Registration with appropriate professional body (e.g., GMC, NMC, HCPC)
- Experience working with adults with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly ADHD
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Training in ADHD-specific assessment tools (e.g., DIVA-5, ASRS, QBTest)
- Prescribing qualification (for nurse prescribers or non-medical prescribers)
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Due to current licence limitations, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK.
Employer details
Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited
Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd, Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG
Website: https://www.herefordshiregeneralpractice.co.uk
Contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]