ADHD Independent Assessor and PrescriberNHS
Job summary
Were looking for a Independent Assessor and Prescriber to join our exciting ADHD service for 37.5 hours per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference from the outset and play an important role in helping us develop and deliver the service.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
As an Independent Assessor & Prescriber you will work as part of the PCS ADHD service working across the interface between primary care, voluntary sector and secondary services, with the aim of improving the mental health and well-being of our communities.
You will support individuals to move form surviving to thriving by helping people to feel in control of their health and wellbeing, by linking service users with health and social groups and pathways to address the impact of living with undiagnosed ADHD symptoms.
You will be integrated as part of the primary care ADHD infrastructure, providing ADHD Assessment, Diagnosis and prescribing treatments.
Job description
Clinical Practice
Deliver structured diagnostic assessments (history, impairment, co-morbidity, risk) and provide clear feedback and written plans.
Conduct structured follow-up reviews to monitor treatment response, adjust care plans and ensure safe, effective long-term management.
Work with the pharmacy team to initiate and adjust medication within the local formulary and arrange baseline assessments and ongoing physical health monitoring.
Conduct brief titration contacts until the patient is stable.
Complete safe shared-care transfers to primary care using the Electronic Prescription Service and relevant templates.
Document clinical activity promptly and accurately, produce high-quality letters on the day, and maintain accurate and auditable records.
To maintain high standard of care in all areas of practice in accordance with Local and National standards.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise, acting at all times in accordance with professional standards and ensuring practice remains responsive to changing care needs.
Work within the scope of professional competence and autonomy, recognising when guidance, support or escalation is required.
Leadership and Service Development
Present complex primary care cases at the weekly MDT and contribute to audit, incident learning and quality improvement.
Support the induction of colleagues, participate in case discussions and provide day-to-day coaching, while upholding safeguarding, consent and capacity, and information governance requirements at all times.
Support the effective functioning of the service through leadership tasks as required and use leadership skills to support the wider multi-professional team.
Contribute to the development of procedures and undertake delegated tasks as required.
Supply the necessary information of activity outcomes (and other KPI data) as agreed with the Service Team Manager and Head of Service.
Use IT skills appropriate to the needs of the post and contribute to the use of new IT tools and reporting systems, including the emerging use of AI.
Exercise professional judgement to promote safety when managing complex or unpredictable situations, demonstrating effective teamworking, resilience and determination, and ensuring concerns are appropriately escalated.
This job description is not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and band of the role, following discussion with their manager.
About us
Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a not-for-profit healthcare organisation delivering NHS services across Sheffield, including primary care, community services and mental health. We work in partnership with NHS organisations, GP practices and local communities to break down barriers to different types of services and bring high-quality, accessible care closer to the places people live.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, they shape how we work and how we treat one another, our values are to be innovative, open, person-centred, ambitious and empowering. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where our people can develop, contribute ideas and make a meaningful difference to the patients and communities we serve.