GP with extended role – ADHD pilot project

Job summary

The Integrated Family Healthcare GP Federation is seeking one or more GPs to support in the delivery of a new ADHD service locally in Hastings. The service will offer an alternative for patients age 16+ awaiting a diagnosis of ADHD, under the ‘right to choose’ pathway.

We are recruiting GP(s) who will play a central role in the diagnosis of ADHD for patients who have been triaged as lower complexity referrals. This role will involve carrying out structured appointments, initiating and titrating medication and supporting patients through stabilisation.

Full training will be provided including UKAAN diagnostic training, and SPFT led ADHD assessment training to ensure that clinicians are fully supported and competent in this role.

Alongside providing diagnostic care, GPs would be expected to provide a holistic approach to assisting patients in making meaningful changes to their lifestyle, to help improve patient’s wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ADHD diagnostic assessments supported by clinical systems and protocols, in line with NICE guidelines
• Review referral information and determine diagnostic outcomes
• Initiate, monitor and titrate medication adhering to clinical protocols
• Document care accurately within the patient record using electronic clinical systems
• Liaise with ADHD service delivery manager and care coordinators to manage workload
• Contribute to case discussion in MDT format, clinical governance and service development meetings with appropriate wider team members

Working environment

• You will be working within a small, supportive multi-disciplinary team, with administrative and clinical support
• Induction and training provided
• Flexible working locations in the central clinical space, participating practices or agreed remote sessions

Requirements

Essential

• GMC registered General Practitioner
• Interest in ADHD and mental health conditions
• Experience in working with structured assessment protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• IT literate and experience with working within a clinical system

Desirable

• Prior experience in ADHD, mental health or other extended GP roles
• Prior experience in using ADHD diagnostic tools
• Understanding and interest of wider issues with neurodivergent patients and Autism