ADHD Independent Assessor and Prescriber

Job summaryWere looking for a Independent Assessor and Prescriber to join our exciting ADHD service for 37.5 hours per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference from the outset and play an important role in helping us develop and deliver the service.Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Main duties of the jobAs an Independent Assessor &
Prescriber you will work as part of the PCS ADHD service working across the
interface between primary care, voluntary sector and secondary services, with
the aim of improving the mental health and well-being of our communities.You will support individuals to move
form surviving to thriving by helping people to feel in control of their health
and wellbeing, by linking service users with health and social groups and
pathways to address the impact of living with undiagnosed ADHD symptoms.You will be integrated as part of the
primary care ADHD infrastructure, providing ADHD Assessment, Diagnosis and prescribing
treatments.About usPrimary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a
not-for-profit healthcare organisation delivering NHS services across
Sheffield, including primary care, community services and mental health. We
work in partnership with NHS organisations, GP practices and local communities
to break down barriers to different types of services and bring high-quality,
accessible care closer to the places people live.Our values are at the heart of
everything we do, they shape how we work and how we treat one another, our
values are to be innovative, open, person-centred, ambitious and empowering. We
are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where our
people can develop, contribute ideas and make a meaningful difference to the
patients and communities we serve.DetailsDate posted10 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
63,295.08 to 71,644.48 a year
Dependent on Experience
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberA Job locations28 Kenwood Park RoadSheffieldSouth YorkshireS7 1NFUnited KingdomSheffield Mind110 Sharrow LaneSHEFFIELDS11 8ALUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical PracticeDelivering structured diagnostic assessments, including history, impairment, co-morbidity and risk, and providing clear feedback and written plans.Conducting structured follow-up reviews to monitor treatment response, adjust care plans and support safe, effective long-term management.Working with the pharmacy team to initiate and adjust medication within the local formulary, including arranging baseline assessments and ongoing physical health monitoring.Conducting brief titration contacts until the patient is stable and completing safe shared-care transfers to primary care using the Electronic Prescription Service and relevant templates.Documenting clinical activity promptly and accurately, producing high-quality letters on the day and maintaining accurate, auditable records.Maintaining high standards of care in line with Local and National standards, professional requirements and your scope of competence.Using professional judgement to manage complex or unpredictable situations, recognising when guidance, support or escalation is required.Leadership & Service DevelopmentPresenting complex primary care cases at the weekly MDT and contributing to audit, incident learning and quality improvement.Supporting the induction and development of colleagues through case discussions, day-to-day coaching and effective teamworking.Supporting the wider multi-professional team through leadership tasks and contributing to the development of procedures and service improvements.Providing activity, outcome and KPI information as agreed with the Service Team Manager and Head of Service.Using IT effectively and contributing to new IT tools and reporting systems, including the emerging use of AI.Upholding safeguarding, consent and capacity, and information governance requirements, while demonstrating resilience and ensuring concerns are appropriately escalated.This
job description is not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake
other duties within the scope and band of the role, following discussion with
their manager.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesClinical PracticeDelivering structured diagnostic assessments, including history, impairment, co-morbidity and risk, and providing clear feedback and written plans.Conducting structured follow-up reviews to monitor treatment response, adjust care plans and support safe, effective long-term management.Working with the pharmacy team to initiate and adjust medication within the local formulary, including arranging baseline assessments and ongoing physical health monitoring.Conducting brief titration contacts until the patient is stable and completing safe shared-care transfers to primary care using the Electronic Prescription Service and relevant templates.Documenting clinical activity promptly and accurately, producing high-quality letters on the day and maintaining accurate, auditable records.Maintaining high standards of care in line with Local and National standards, professional requirements and your scope of competence.Using professional judgement to manage complex or unpredictable situations, recognising when guidance, support or escalation is required.Leadership & Service DevelopmentPresenting complex primary care cases at the weekly MDT and contributing to audit, incident learning and quality improvement.Supporting the induction and development of colleagues through case discussions, day-to-day coaching and effective teamworking.Supporting the wider multi-professional team through leadership tasks and contributing to the development of procedures and service improvements.Providing activity, outcome and KPI information as agreed with the Service Team Manager and Head of Service.Using IT effectively and contributing to new IT tools and reporting systems, including the emerging use of AI.Upholding safeguarding, consent and capacity, and information governance requirements, while demonstrating resilience and ensuring concerns are appropriately escalated.This
job description is not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake
other duties within the scope and band of the role, following discussion with
their manager.Person Specification
Experience
EssentialExperience working with adult's with ADHDIn-depth knowledge of the barriers people with health inequalities experienceWorking knowledge of NICE ADHD guidance, local formulary, risk and safeguardingExperience delivering ADHD services
Qualifications
EssentialRegistration with one of the following professional bodies: NMC, GPhC or GMC with Independent Prescriber AnnotationUKAAN-trained
Skills and Competencies
EssentialExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with service usersAbility to work on own initiative without direct supervisor, understanding where clinical input is needed Ability to identify risk and manage appropriately within the scope of practiceAbility to plan and provide clinical structured interventionDesirableAbility to use clinical data/KPIs to monitor service activity and outcomes
Person Specification

Experience
EssentialExperience working with adult's with ADHDIn-depth knowledge of the barriers people with health inequalities experienceWorking knowledge of NICE ADHD guidance, local formulary, risk and safeguardingExperience delivering ADHD services
Qualifications
EssentialRegistration with one of the following professional bodies: NMC, GPhC or GMC with Independent Prescriber AnnotationUKAAN-trained
Skills and Competencies
EssentialExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with service usersAbility to work on own initiative without direct supervisor, understanding where clinical input is needed Ability to identify risk and manage appropriately within the scope of practiceAbility to plan and provide clinical structured interventionDesirableAbility to use clinical data/KPIs to monitor service activity and outcomesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer namePrimary Care SheffieldAddress28 Kenwood Park RoadSheffieldSouth YorkshireS7 1NFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePrimary Care SheffieldAddress28 Kenwood Park RoadSheffieldSouth YorkshireS7 1NFUnited KingdomEmployer's website