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Specialist ADHD Practitioner @ Taurus Healthcare Limited

Hereford, HR4 0DGOnsiteFull-timePosted 13 days ago

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About this role

Job summary

Be part of transforming ADHD care

Are you a GP with a passion for ADHD and neurodiversity? Do you want the time, support, and clinical freedom to deliver genuinely lifechanging care?

We are seeking a Specialist ADHD GP with a clinical interest in neuro developmental 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.

What this role offers

This is an opportunity to:

Deliver specialist care within a fully NHS aligned Right to Choose service Focus on clinical quality rather than appointment volume Make a meaningful contribution to improving access to ADHD assessment and support nationallyIf you are seeking a clinically rewarding specialist role within an NHS aligned service, we would welcome your application.

Previous experience in ADHD services is desirable but not essential;training and supervision can be supported.

Main duties of the job

The role

You will:

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 Why join us?

Extended appointment times to allow thorough, safe assessments Right to Choose service supporting improved access and reduced waiting times Flexible working options remote or hybrid where appropriate) Clear NHSaligned pathways with strong clinical governance Administrative and MDT support, enabling focus on clinical care An opportunity to develop or consolidate a GPwSIstyle role alongside portfolio or practice work About you

You will be:

GMC registered with a licence to practise A GP with an interest or experience in ADHD and neuro developmental care Comfortable working within NHS structures and referral pathways, including RTC Familiar with (or keen to work in line with) NICE guidance Patient focused, methodical, and confident managing clinical complexity

About us

Taurus Healthcare 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.

We are proud of our progress towards a 24/7 general practice and urgent care vision, enabled by strong partnerships, digital innovation and a genuinely multidisciplinary workforce. ACPs are central to this model not as adjuncts, but as clinical leaders and system enablers.

We value diversity, inclusion and professional ambition, and actively welcome applications from candidates who want to help redesign services, influence system working, and shape the future of primary and urgent care.

Why join Taurus Healthcare?

Opportunity to work at the forefront of integrated care delivery

Real autonomy and support to practise at advanced level

NHS Pension Scheme (23.78% employer contribution)

38 days annual leave (pro rata), including bank holidays

Vivup employee benefits platform, including wellbeing, discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

Blue Light Card discounts

Due to current licence limitations, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK.

This role must not be advertised or represented by third parties without written authorisation.

Job description Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

To provide clinical leadership for a specialist ADHD service, ensuring safe, evidencebased assessment and treatment, highquality multidisciplinary practice, and continuous service improvement. Including clinical leadership for the ADHD pathway.

To support a culture of learning and development across Taurus ADHD services, providing training and development to the ADHD clinical team. To work with our Lead Consultant Psychiatrist to provide and support medical leadership to the operational and quality teams to deliver consistently all aspects of contractual requirements.

To provide GP care in Taurus Healthcare ADHD services, including review and sign-off for shared care agreements.

Main Responsibilities

Undertake comprehensive ADHD assessments in line with NICE guidelines.

Formulate and document diagnoses, differential diagnoses, and management plans.

Complete highquality 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.

Support service quality, consistency, and patient experience across the ADHD pathway.

Promote a culture of service user empowerment and valuing in design of

Provide medical management, including prescribing and monitoring ADHD medications in line with national guidance.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and contribute to outcome monitoring.

* A full Job Description & Person specification is attached to this advert*

Person Specification

Qualifications 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)

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name Taurus Healthcare Limited

Address Taurus Healthcare Ltd

Whitecross Road

Hereford

HR4 0DG

Employer's website https://www.herefordshiregeneralpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Skills

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