Locum Band 7 - Specialist ADHD Assessor -Hertfordshire

Job Specification

Job Title: Specialist ADHD Assessor (Bank / Agency)
Band: 7 - 31 - 32Ph umbrella.
Service: CAMHS - ADHD Service
Organisation: Hertfordshire
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Temporary
Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Bank or Agency Specialist ADHD Assessors to support their CAMHS ADHD service. The role involves completing high-quality ADHD diagnostic assessments for children and young people aged 7-18 years, working autonomously within a community CAMHS setting.

This is a clinically autonomous role suited to senior practitioners with significant experience in ADHD assessment and neurodevelopmental services.

Key Responsibilities

Triage and independently undertake ADHD assessments.

Analyse and interpret assessment data and make sound clinical judgements.

Conduct comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, including:

ADHD and Autism

Challenging behaviours

Trauma and attachment difficulties

Low-level mental health presentations (anxiety, low mood)

Differentiate ADHD from typical child development and other conditions.

Present assessment outcomes to the MDT where required.

Provide clear, sensitive feedback to young people and their families.

Produce high-quality written assessment reports within 14 days.

Work collaboratively with CAMHS and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Undertake clinical risk assessments and safeguarding where required.

Essential Requirements

Minimum 1 year CAMHS Community experience in ADHD assessment.

Ability to work fully autonomously with no supervision or training.

HCPC / NMC / Social Work England registered.

Professional background in one of the following:

ADHD Nurse Specialist

Social Worker with ADHD experience

Clinical Psychologist

Occupational Therapist with ADHD assessment experience

Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Strong experience working with neurodiverse children and families.

Desirable

Experience working within NHS ADHD diagnostic pathways.

Experience with Conners and other validated assessment tools.

Experience contributing to MDT diagnostic panels.

Strong report writing and clinical formulation skills.

Working Arrangements

Full-time community role

Monday-Friday daytime hours

No remote working

Based across multiple clinic sites in South-West Hertfordshire

Travel between sites required

Why this role is attractive

Long contract

Senior autonomous clinical role

Pure assessment focus

No caseload management

Highly in-demand specialist skillset

Ideal for experienced ADHD clinicians seeking flexible agency work

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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