About this role
Job summary
Please apply via this link: https://grnh.se/egbgts42teu
Time commitment: Between 3-5 days per week (0.6-1 FTE)
Location: Remote
Reporting to: Neurodevelopmental Team Manager
Main duties of the job
Are you an innovative clinician with expertise in both Childrens ADHD assessments and ADHD prescribing, excited to use technology and AI tools to improve care for families?
This role combines ADHD neurodevelopmental assessment and prescribing responsibilities into a single integrated clinician role, enabling continuity of care for families from assessment through treatment.
About us
In 2024, our founders, Mark and Darshak, were shocked to find that children needing an NHS autism or ADHD assessment were waiting 4-10 years for these assessments. Delayed assessments result in children being more likely to develop mental health conditions and fall behind in education. Furthermore, the much-needed pre/post-assessment support (outside of ADHD medications) is typically not funded by the NHS.
These long waits have built up due to increased recognition and understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and a lack of investment and innovation within the NHS to meet the growing demand.
Mark and Darshak, with their 25 years of combined NHS experience, including building services that have treated over 1,000,000 patients in obesity & ophthalmology, founded Paloma to change this. Our mission is to make NHS autism and ADHD assessments and care accessible within 4 weeks of a GP referral, and, in turn, help every child achieve their potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
About Paloma
In 2024, our founders, Mark and Darshak, were shocked to find that children needing an NHS autism or ADHD assessment were waiting 4-10 years for these assessments. Delayed assessments result in children being more likely to develop mental health conditions and fall behind in education. Furthermore, the much-needed pre/post-assessment support (outside of ADHD medications) is typically not funded by the NHS.
These long waits have built up due to increased recognition and understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and a lack of investment and innovation within the NHS to meet the growing demand.
Mark and Darshak, with their 25 years of combined NHS experience, including building services that have treated over 1,000,000 patients in obesity & ophthalmology, founded Paloma to change this. Our mission is to make NHS autism and ADHD assessments and care accessible within 4 weeks of a GP referral, and, in turn, help every child achieve their potential.
As of May 2026, we have successfully reduced waits to 3 months by;
Taking a product-first approach to redesign the care pathway to give families a more consumer-like experience of care
Our in-house product, engineering and AI team building our own autism and ADHD specific electronic patient record and AI documentation tool to free clinicians from their significant documentation burden to re-focus on supporting families
Investing in expanding the clinician workforce and upskilling them in new ways of working.
We are proud that Paloma is:
Loved by families, with 4.9 out of 5 Trustpilot and Google ratings
Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered and quality-focused
Clinically-led, with a team of 130 people, including over 80 clinicians supporting families through their assessment journey. We are hiring 100+ more roles over the next 12 months.
A community of passionate, mission-driven and innovative team members who challenge the status quo and test and learn from new ideas and approaches.
Backed by leading healthcare investors Triple Point and Heal Capital
Whats next?
Whilst we have reduced wait times, it is estimated that up to 500,000 children are still waiting for an NHS autism or ADHD assessment. We wont rest until this comes down.
We want to build new services to support families and children diagnosed with autism or ADHD who feel lost after their assessments when the NHS is no longer there for them.
The Opportunity
Are you an innovative clinician with expertise in both Childrens ADHD assessments and ADHD prescribing, excited to use technology and AI tools to improve care for families?
This role combines ADHD neurodevelopmental assessment and prescribing responsibilities into a single integrated clinician role, enabling continuity of care for families from assessment through treatment.
We are not a standard ADHD service. We:
Have built our own technology and AI tools to gather clinical information and support documentation, allowing clinicians to focus on families and children
Provide multidisciplinary ADHD assessments aligned with NICE guidance
Have an integrated electronic prescribing system within our electronic patient record
Use NHS Electronic Prescribing Service access, enabling prescriptions to be sent directly to pharmacies
Prioritise clinician development, innovation, and collaborative working
If you have the appropriate experience, there may also be opportunities to work across Childrens Autism & ADHD pathways, and Adult ADHD prescribing pathways.
About You
You are a clinician with experience in both Childrens ADHD assessments and ADHD prescribing.
You are passionate about delivering high-quality, family-centred care and excited to work in an innovative environment that embraces software and AI tools to improve the clinician and patient experience.
You are collaborative, proactive, and motivated to help shape the future of neurodevelopmental care.
Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality Childrens ADHD neurodevelopmental assessments
Deliver ADHD prescribing care, including: Medication initiation, titration, and review appointments
Present assessment findings in a strengths-based, client-centred manner
Conduct safeguarding and risk assessments where required
Support GPs with shared care queries when appropriate
Maintain professional registration, mandatory training, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Share ideas to improve Palomas software tools and clinical pathways
Contribute positively to a collaborative and innovative clinical culture
Qualifications & Experience
Required
An NMC-registered Nurse
And you have:
At least 1 year of experience delivering Childrens ADHD assessments
At least 1 year of experience within Childrens ADHD prescribing services
Strong understanding of:
Typical child development across life stages
ADHD presentations and differential diagnoses
Co-occurring conditions
Cultural considerations in neurodevelopmental assessments
Excellent communication and caseload management skills
Experience delivering client-centred feedback and recommendations
Ability to pass an enhanced DBS with barred list check
Desirable
Experience in Adult ADHD prescribing services
Experience in Childrens Autism Assessments
Experience conducting risk assessments in neurodevelopmental services
Safeguarding training Level 3 or above
Why join Paloma?
You will be part of a mission-driven organisation thats transforming access to autism and ADHD care in England. For all employees, we offer:
A strong and positive culture that prioritises team building, transparency, and career development. This includes protected time and budget for team connection and learning.
Comprehensive compensation, including:
Total compensation of £60,000 per year, rising to £63,000 for more experienced clinicians
Annual salary reviews, ensuring they are competitive
5% employer pension contribution
For employees working at least 0.8 FTE:
Equity compensation through Share Options in Paloma Health
Optional Private Medical Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
Home Office Equipment Allowance
Professional Registration Fees Allowance for clinicians
A unique annual leave benefits package which includes:
37 days of annual leave. This is 28 standard days, plus eight bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
Option to buy an additional 5 days per year (giving a maximum of 42 days)
Where required, 2 days per year of special leave, for events that can happen in life, whether personal or family-related
Additional benefits include:
A premium performance company laptop
NHS discounts, including the Blue Light Card (as we are an NHS provider).
Equality & Diversity
Paloma Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and throughout the application process. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.
Accommodations
Were glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the hiring process. We encourage you to be open about the adjustments you need, so we can adapt our interview process accordingly.
Safer Recruitment & Pre-Employment Checks
Paloma Health ensures that supporting people to be safe is at the heart of our work and a key priority across all areas of the organisation. As part of our pre-employment checks, you will be asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on your role within the business, this will be at either an Enhanced, Standard, or Basic level. We are committed to safer recruitment practices and expect all applicants to share our dedication to safeguarding. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure we appoint individuals who align with our values and will help maintain a safe and supportive environment for everyone we work with.
Application process
Please apply via our website. We understand that applying for a new job requires significant effort, and we appreciate your time. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Join us and be part of our journey to revolutionise access to NHS autism and ADHD care!
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Required An NMC-registered Nurse And you have: At least 1 year of experience delivering Childrens ADHD assessments At least 1 year of experience within Childrens ADHD prescribing services Strong understanding of: Typical child development across life stages ADHD presentations and differential diagnoses Co-occurring conditions Cultural considerations in neurodevelopmental assessments Excellent communication and caseload management skills Experience delivering client-centred feedback and recommendations Ability to pass an enhanced DBS with barred list check
Desirable
Experience in Adult ADHD prescribing services Experience in Childrens Autism Assessments Experience conducting risk assessments in neurodevelopmental services Safeguarding training Level 3 or above
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 Paloma Health
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Employer's website https://www.paloma.health/ (Opens in a new tab)