Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Main duties To receive, screen, triage, stratify and stream patient referrals for adult ADHD assessments, or on-going treatment To conduct face-to-face and occasionally remote appointments. To undertake comprehensive needs-led stratification assessment in line with relevant guidance, best practice and service model, identifying needs from possible ADHD and other conditions or factors. To offer a range of evidence-based education, advice and guidance relating to ADHD with patients to help reduce and manage symptoms. To manage an identified caseload of patients, in conjunction with other professionals, agencies and carers as may be required to support the take up of appropriate education, advice and guidance. Under appropriate supervision, undertake ADHD annual reviews, to include a physical examination and discussion on symptom management, side effects, supporting non-pharmacological strategies and liaison/ referral to other agencies as appropriate. This may include liaison with the GP and close liaison with other primary care/ social care colleagues for any additional issues. To ensure a holistic and empathetic approach to appointments and treatment is undertaken, including consideration of physical and mental health needs and signposting to other resources or referring to other services or agencies as required. To complete clear, accurate and timely records, summarising the results of all appointments and the advice and guidance provided. Make recommendations for ongoing support and clinical or other referral when necessary. To develop an understanding of a patients journey from the point of referral for an assessment of adult ADHD, including the various treatment options and their management under the specialist primary care service or shared care with the patients practice. To support effective collaborative working across general practice, the primary care service, and secondary care provision though effective communication with other professionals. To engage with and use web-based information specific to this patient group, maintaining up to date and accurate resources which can be made available to both colleagues and patients. To stay up-to-date and engaged with the latest research and developments in ADHD assessment and treatment and mental health. To function autonomously on a day-to-day basis within the remit agreed in clinical supervision and the ADHD primary care service model. Plan and coordinate other necessary investigations on behalf of patients, including the physical healthcare needs of service users in the community. Supplementary Duties To ensure own actions contribute to the maintenance of a quality service provision. To be responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in training and development activities and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post. To participate in an annual performance and development review and to undertake any identified training and development related to the post. To undertake statutory and mandatory training as deemed appropriate by the Practice - Primary Care Network (PCN). To adhere to all primary care/ PCN policies and procedures. Job description Job responsibilities Main duties To receive, screen, triage, stratify and stream patient referrals for adult ADHD assessments, or on-going treatment To conduct face-to-face and occasionally remote appointments. To undertake comprehensive needs-led stratification assessment in line with relevant guidance, best practice and service model, identifying needs from possible ADHD and other conditions or factors. To offer a range of evidence-based education, advice and guidance relating to ADHD with patients to help reduce and manage symptoms. To manage an identified caseload of patients, in conjunction with other professionals, agencies and carers as may be required to support the take up of appropriate education, advice and guidance. Under appropriate supervision, undertake ADHD annual reviews, to include a physical examination and discussion on symptom management, side effects, supporting non-pharmacological strategies and liaison/ referral to other agencies as appropriate. This may include liaison with the GP and close liaison with other primary care/ social care colleagues for any additional issues. To ensure a holistic and empathetic approach to appointments and treatment is undertaken, including consideration of physical and mental health needs and signposting to other resources or referring to other services or agencies as required. To complete clear, accurate and timely records, summarising the results of all appointments and the advice and guidance provided. Make recommendations for ongoing support and clinical or other referral when necessary. To develop an understanding of a patients journey from the point of referral for an assessment of adult ADHD, including the various treatment options and their management under the specialist primary care service or shared care with the patients practice. To support effective collaborative working across general practice, the primary care service, and secondary care provision though effective communication with other professionals. To engage with and use web-based information specific to this patient group, maintaining up to date and accurate resources which can be made available to both colleagues and patients. To stay up-to-date and engaged with the latest research and developments in ADHD assessment and treatment and mental health. To function autonomously on a day-to-day basis within the remit agreed in clinical supervision and the ADHD primary care service model. Plan and coordinate other necessary investigations on behalf of patients, including the physical healthcare needs of service users in the community. Supplementary Duties To ensure own actions contribute to the maintenance of a quality service provision. To be responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in training and development activities and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post. To participate in an annual performance and development review and to undertake any identified training and development related to the post. To undertake statutory and mandatory training as deemed appropriate by the Practice - Primary Care Network (PCN). To adhere to all primary care/ PCN policies and procedures.