About this role
Job summary The Adult ADHD Coach will deliver person-centred coaching interventions through individual coaching sessions, group programmes and workshops, supporting individuals to develop sustainable approaches to organisation, planning, emotional regulation, wellbeing, communication, self-advocacy and everyday functioning.
Main duties of the job As the senior lived experience practitioner within the Adult ADHD coaching pathway, the post holder will line manage and professionally supervise the Adult ADHD Peer Support Worker (Band 3), supporting their development and ensuring peer support is delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with peer support values. The post holder will work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, peer support workers and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure coaching complements clinical care and contributes to holistic, strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming support. The Adult ADHD Coach will also contribute to service development, co-production, quality improvement, training and the ongoing development of ADHD coaching within the Trust.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.
We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Job description Job responsibilities Trustwide ADHD Coach
30 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North East London NHS Foundation Trust as a Trustwide ADHD Coach, based at the Jane Atkinson Centre.
About North East London NHS Foundation Trust North East London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing inclusive, high-quality care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse communities. With a focus on co-production, empowerment, and wellbeing, the Trust fosters an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to thrive and contribute. By embracing neurodiversity and centring the lived experiences of individuals, we aim to deliver innovative, person-centred services that enhance the lives of those we support.
The Role As a Trustwide ADHD Coach, you will play a pivotal role in empowering individuals with ADHD by providing tailored coaching and support. You will work collaboratively with service users and colleagues to promote neurodiversity-affirming practices and contribute to the development of services that prioritise wellbeing and co-production. Your work will have a lasting impact on the lives of those you support, helping them to achieve their goals and navigate challenges.
Provide one-to-one coaching to individuals with ADHD, focusing on empowerment and practical strategies for daily life. Deliver group sessions to promote peer support and shared learning among service users. Collaborate with colleagues and service users to co-design and develop innovative service improvements. Essential Skills and Qualifications Proven ability to promote neurodiversity-affirming practices in professional settings. Experience acting as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy, understanding, and resilience. Strong skills in facilitating group work and fostering collaborative environments. Why Join Us? Make a meaningful impact by empowering individuals with ADHD and promoting wellbeing. Be part of a supportive organisation that values diversity, inclusion, and professional development. Contribute to innovative service development through co-production and collaboration. Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:
We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only)
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.
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High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.
Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.
We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Name: Stuart Maysmor-Gee
Job title: Interim Service Manager Adult ADHD Service
Contact Number: 0300 555 1268 xt 66048
Email: [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy.
Educated to degree or has gained equivalent level of work experience.
Recognised coaching qualification at Level 3 or above (ILM, EMCC, ICF, Association for Coaching or equivalent).
Desirable
Mental health related qualification i.e. Mental Health - First Aid, Coaching.
ADHD-specific coaching qualification.
Experience Essential
Personal lived experience of ADHD diagnosed in adulthood.
Experience supporting neurodivergent adults.
Desirable
Experience supporting adults during ADHD medication titration.
Experience working within NHS services.
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.
Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address Jane Atkinson Centre
Waltham Forest
London
E17 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)