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ADHD AssessorinCanterburyinCanterburyPUBLISHED MON 6 JAN 2025

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MENTAL HEALTHNMC

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Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with ADHD through accurate assessments and support.
Flexibility in work arrangements, offering both face-to-face and remote assessment options, which caters to diverse client needs.
Collaboration with a team that values commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness, fostering a positive work environment.
Utilizing a robust, NICE compliant assessment methodology ensures high standards of care and enhances professional credibility.
Professional development opportunities to stay updated with the latest practices and guidelines in ADHD assessment.
Engagement with a diverse population, enabling assessors to broaden their understanding and expertise in mental health.
Supportive network and resources provided by Psicon, helping assessors to maintain their professional registration and revalidation.
Psicon is seeking dedicated ADHD Assessors in Canterbury to conduct face-to-face and remote assessments for children, young people, and adults. Candidates must be registered clinical psychologists, pediatricians, consultant psychiatrists, or registered mental health nurses with experience in delivering high-quality, NICE-compliant assessments. The ideal applicant will embody the values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness, and must demonstrate up-to-date professional registration and relevant qualifications.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with ADHD through accurate assessments and support.
Flexibility in work arrangements, offering both face-to-face and remote assessment options, which caters to diverse client needs.
Collaboration with a team that values commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness, fostering a positive work environment.
Utilizing a robust, NICE compliant assessment methodology ensures high standards of care and enhances professional credibility.
Professional development opportunities to stay updated with the latest practices and guidelines in ADHD assessment.
Engagement with a diverse population, enabling assessors to broaden their understanding and expertise in mental health.
Supportive network and resources provided by Psicon, helping assessors to maintain their professional registration and revalidation.

More about MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...
Useful skills for an ADHD Assessor:
Working as an ADHD assessor in the UK requires a combination of clinical, communication, and organizational skills, as well as specific educational qualifications. Here are key skills and qualifications typically needed for this role:
Educational Background
1. Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology, psychiatry, social work, nursing, or a related field is essential. Postgraduate qualifications in mental health or developmental disorders can be advantageous.
2. Professional Registration: Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for psychologists, or General Medical Council (GMC) for psychiatrists) is often required.
Clinical Skills
1. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments of ADHD symptoms using standardized tools and clinical judgment.
2. Diagnostic Skills: Proficiency in diagnosing ADHD, including understanding its comorbidities and different presentations across age groups.
3. Knowledge of ADHD: In-depth understanding of ADHD, including its causes, symptoms, and impacts on individuals and families.
4. Intervention Skills: Awareness of various intervention strategies and treatments available, including behavioral therapies and medication.
Communication Skills
1. Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build rapport with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a supportive environment during assessments.
2. Active Listening: Ability to listen attentively to patients' histories and concerns, which is crucial for accurate assessments.
3. Report Writing: Competence in writing clear, concise, and accurate reports that summarize assessment findings and recommendations.
4. Education and Support: Ability to explain diagnostic findings and treatment options to patients and their families in an understandable way.
Organizational Skills
1. Time Management: Ability to manage multiple assessments and appointments while adhering to timelines and deadlines.
2. Confidentiality and Ethical Practice: Understanding of confidentiality, ethical issues, and safeguarding practices related to mental health assessments.
Teamwork and Collaboration
1. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working effectively with other healthcare professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, educators, and social workers to provide holistic care.
2. Consultation Skills: Ability to consult with and provide advice to other professionals regarding ADHD assessments and management.
Continuing Professional Development
1. Ongoing Training: Commitment to continuous professional development to stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices related to ADHD.
 


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