Adult ADHD and Autism Specialist Practitioner

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust as it expands its neurodevelopmental services through a needs-led model of care.

We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled registered professionals to join the Humber Adult ADHD and Autism Diagnostic Service (HAADS) as an ADHD and Autism Specialist Practitioner. Working within a highly specialist multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services, support ongoing service development and help shape the future of neurodevelopmental care across Hull and East Riding.

You will play an important role in ensuring adults referred for ADHD and autism assessment receive a positive, person-centered and accessible experience throughout their diagnostic journey, supporting the service's commitment to delivering high-quality care and improving outcomes.
As a successful applicant you will gather and analyse information from a range of sources to support ADHD and autism assessments, contributing to diagnostic formulation within a multidisciplinary team. You will prepare high-quality assessment reports, maintain accurate clinical records, and communicate assessment outcomes in a clear, compassionate and accessible manner. The role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies, contributing to service improvement initiatives, participating in supervision and continuing professional development to maintain high standards of practice
Main duties of the job

• Practice autonomously without direct supervision in the assessment documentation collation, analysis and clinical report production
• Contribute to the completion of ADHD and autism developmental and clinical assessment interviews under guidance of an advanced (Band 7 or above) clinician, analyse and present data for further formulation with the MDT
• Completing observational assessments via face to face or secure online virtual consultations, using aspects of standardised assessments. Collating and analysing data and presenting the evidence for further formulation with the MDT.
• Participate in the referral and triage meetings as required, using clinical experience and established criteria for prioritising new referrals into the service.
• Liaise closely with other members of the MDT to ensure a detailed and complete diagnostic assessment is completed in line with NICE guidance.
• Responsible for ensuring clinical outcome data is appropriately collated and routinely recorded to the Trust and professional clinical regulatory body standards.
• Support the continuous evaluation the clinical effectiveness of the service by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures and participate in the development of the service.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

Find out more and search live jobs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regards to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information with regards to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent as required for registration with professional body.
• Registered with appropriate clinical professional body: e.g. Social Work, Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the relevant statutory body (NMC, HCPC, Social Work England)
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/protocols/audit
• Ability to provide written information in a concise readable manner for patients and colleagues.

Desirable

• Post-Graduate ADHD diagnostic training e.g., Conners, SNAP, DIVA, QB Test
• Post-graduate Autism diagnostic training e.g.,ADI-R, ADOS, DISCO Specialist/ clinical qualification
• Evidence of conducting online/virtual clinical work / diagnostic assessments
• Member of specialist interest group/network, regionally or nationally Good working knowledge of relevant IT systems to own area of work
• Able to enable effective communication approaches to non-face to face situational environments e.g. phone, video, email or remote consultation
• Understanding of informed consent and shared decision making e.g. mental health legislation and Gillick competence, Best Interest Assessment, Mental Capacity Act
• Good working knowledge of relevant IT systems to own area of work

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of suitable post-registration professional practice, in healthcare setting
• Demonstrable experience of working directly with adults with neurodiverse conditions.
• Demonstrate ability to make own decisions whilst recognising professional and personal scope of practice; when to escalate; when to seek support and advice of others
• Experience of working with medical, nursing staff and allied health professionals
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to professional group

Desirable

• Experience of assessing autism using recommended tools
• Demonstratable track record of assessing ADHD using recommended tools
• Either formal, clinical qualification at specialist/advanced level e.g. post-graduate certificate or diploma; or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge /experiential learning

Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective inter-personal skills
• Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with children and their carers
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work as part of a wide ranging team
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity

Desirable

• Experience in supervising and mentoring and teaching
• Interest in developing others and motivate staff to embrace change

Person Specification
Qualifications, Education and Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent as required for registration with professional body.
• Registered with appropriate clinical professional body: e.g. Social Work, Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the relevant statutory body (NMC, HCPC, Social Work England)
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/protocols/audit
• Ability to provide written information in a concise readable manner for patients and colleagues.

Desirable

• Post-Graduate ADHD diagnostic training e.g., Conners, SNAP, DIVA, QB Test
• Post-graduate Autism diagnostic training e.g.,ADI-R, ADOS, DISCO Specialist/ clinical qualification
• Evidence of conducting online/virtual clinical work / diagnostic assessments
• Member of specialist interest group/network, regionally or nationally Good working knowledge of relevant IT systems to own area of work
• Able to enable effective communication approaches to non-face to face situational environments e.g. phone, video, email or remote consultation
• Understanding of informed consent and shared decision making e.g. mental health legislation and Gillick competence, Best Interest Assessment, Mental Capacity Act
• Good working knowledge of relevant IT systems to own area of work

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of suitable post-registration professional practice, in healthcare setting
• Demonstrable experience of working directly with adults with neurodiverse conditions.
• Demonstrate ability to make own decisions whilst recognising professional and personal scope of practice; when to escalate; when to seek support and advice of others
• Experience of working with medical, nursing staff and allied health professionals
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to professional group

Desirable

• Experience of assessing autism using recommended tools
• Demonstratable track record of assessing ADHD using recommended tools
• Either formal, clinical qualification at specialist/advanced level e.g. post-graduate certificate or diploma; or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge /experiential learning

Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective inter-personal skills
• Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with children and their carers
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work as part of a wide ranging team
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity

Desirable

• Experience in supervising and mentoring and teaching
• Interest in developing others and motivate staff to embrace change

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust base (within Hull and East Riding), to be agreed with applicant upon recruitment.

Spring Hill

TBC

HU10 6DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website