Harrow Health CIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Adult ADHD to join our dynamic ADHD team.
Flexible working: This is a hybrid role of both face-to-face and virtual working, which can be done at any time within our operational hours between 08:00-20:00, 7 days per week, enabling ultimate flexibility.
Working Locations: Locations will be within NHS CQC registered locations across the North West London ICB footprint.
The main working location will be at our Headquarters in Northwood, HA6 1BX.
Working Pattern: The working pattern is open to negotiation; the role is clinic-based with administrative offices.
Hours can be flexible across the 7-day working week and between 08:00 and 20:00 daily.
You will be required to provide Adult ADHD assessments and, if necessary, the initiation of medication via our electronic prescribing process.
You will receive break times and dedicated administration time.
You are not expected to be on call or available to patients outside of your working hours.
Main duties of the job Main duties and responsibilities include working collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, Head of Service, and support team to assess, diagnose, and treat adult patients with a potential diagnosis of ADHD in a multidisciplinary setting.
Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities: Assessment and Diagnosis Conduct comprehensive evaluations through interviews, questionnaires, behavioural assessments, and collateral information from family members, teachers, or colleagues to accurately diagnose ADHD. Differentiate ADHD from other conditions with overlapping symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, and other behavioural disorders. Use standardized diagnostic tools such as DSM-5 to aid in diagnosing ADHD. Keep detailed, accurate, and confidential records of patient evaluations, treatment plans, medication routines, and progress. Signpost patients to other relevant services as clinically appropriate. Provide patient documentation necessary for workplace/travel/education recommendations. Treatment Planning Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment.
Individualized treatment plans should address the unique needs of each patient. Initiate the first prescription where the patient is diagnosed with ADHD. Provide ongoing support to the Independent Medical Prescribers (IMP) responsible for monitoring ADHD medications. Support the Independent Medical Prescriber (IMP) in adjusting doses and managing potential side effects. Identify and address any risk related to ADHD treatment, including managing potential substance misuse or suicidal ideation in patients. Medication Management Support the Independent Medical Prescriber (IMP) to evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed medications and make adjustments when necessary. Help patients understand the importance of taking their medications as prescribed, providing education about the potential benefits and risks. Address any adverse effects that may occur with medications, and potentially adjust treatment as necessary. Education Educate patients on the nature of ADHD, how it affects daily life, and ways to manage symptoms effectively. Help patients understand the role of medication, behavioural strategies, and lifestyle changes in managing ADHD. Promote a better understanding of ADHD within the community and across system partners, other service providers. Participate in the ADHD Masterclasses hosted by the service. Quality Improvement Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activities. Adhere to professional standards and ethical guidelines set by regulatory bodies. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines in diagnosis, treatment, and professional conduct. Stay up to date with the latest research, medications, and treatment guidelines for ADHD. Work with the team to address incidents and disseminate lessons learned across the service. Minimum Qualification and Requirements: General Medical Council (GMC) registered with a licence to practice and be on the GMC specialist register for a psychiatric specialty. Medical Degree, MRCPsych, CCT. Experience in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and medicating of patients with a confirmed positive Adult ADHD diagnosis. Enhanced DBS check. Evidence of Medical Indemnity cover. Senior experience of the assessment and diagnosis of routine and complex patients. Familiarity with controlled drug management and appropriate formularies. The ability to self-manage time management effectiveness. Service Innovations: Harrow Health has a commitment to be a pioneer of mental health-related conditions, this includes ambitions to:
Develop frameworks to enable other health professionals to undertake ADHD assessment appointments for adults, e.g., Nurse Consultants, Psychologists, and GPs with Extended Roles. Provide ADHD assessments and treatment for children and young adults (CYP). Provide Autism assessments for both children and adults. Develop a framework for Memory Clinics for patients with early onset or assisted management of patients that require dementia care. Contract: Fixed term, 12 months.
Salary: Depending on experience, up to £250,000 per annum.
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