Assistant Practitioner: ADHD and Autism Assessment

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the assessment and management of a defined group of children and young people exhibiting characteristics that are symptomatic of ASD and/or ADHD or have been recently diagnosed .

This would suit someone who has carried out a similar role or who has worked with neurodivergent young people in another capacity - for example education - wanting to move into specialist healthcare.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for own work and that of others within a broad framework.

Contribute to the Austim and ADHD assessment process at an appropriate clinical level. This can include carrying out QbTests, observations of patients, information gathering from parents.

Contributing to advice-giving to patients and families at appropriate clinical level. This will include signposting and giving general advice.

Contribute to the collection of medical measurements for young people considering or taking Medication for ADHD. For example, blood pressure, height and weight

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time)., This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).