Contract  |  CAMHS Professionals  |  Nationwide  |   

Your clinical expertise in ADHD assessment could transform a child’s life. Let’s find you the contract to do it. 

CAMHS Professionals are specialist mental health recruiters, and we’re always on the lookout for experienced CAMHS ADHD Assessors from a nursing background to join our UK-wide network on a contract basis. If you’ve got the skills to assess, diagnose support, and change outcomes for children with ADHD — we’ve got the contracts. 

What the role actually looks like 

• CAMHS outpatient and community services 

• Tier 3 ADHD assessment clinics 

• Neurodevelopmental services 

• Early intervention and specialist ADHD pathways 

• Inpatient units where ADHD assessment is part of the broader care pathway 

Day-to-day responsibilities will include: 

• Conducting comprehensive ADHD assessments for children and young people using recognised rating scales and clinical interview frameworks 

• Gathering multi-informant information from parents, carers, schools, and other professionals 

• Interpreting assessment data and contributing to diagnostic formulations within the MDT 

• Liaising with psychiatrists and clinical leads around diagnostic decisions and prescribing pathways 

• Providing detailed written assessment reports to agreed standards and timescales 

• Delivering psychoeducation to young people and their families following assessment 

• Supporting post-diagnostic care pathways including medication monitoring and review 

• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation 

• Contributing to MDT meetings, clinical supervision, and service development 

What we need from you —

Essential: 

• Active NMC registration (Mental Health or Children’s nursing) 

• Demonstrable experience conducting ADHD assessments in a CAMHS or neurodevelopmental setting 

• Competency in using recognised ADHD assessment tools (e.g. Conners, SNAP-IV, DIVA, MHS tools) 

• Strong report writing skills and ability to present complex clinical information clearly 

• Working knowledge of NICE guidelines on ADHD in children and young people 

Desirable (but not always required): 

• Experience across both ADHD and co-occurring neurodevelopmental presentations (e.g. ASD, DCD, anxiety) 

• Training or competency in cognitive assessment tools 

• Experience providing post-diagnostic support, psychoeducation groups, or medication management clinics 

• Supervisory or mentorship experience within a CAMHS setting 

What you’ll get from us: 

• Contract rates that are genuinely competitive 

• Flexible contract lengths  

• One dedicated consultant who specialises in your field 

• Fast, hassle-free compliance and onboarding 

• Access to contracts not advertised on the general job boards 

• Real ongoing support throughout your placement  

Already assessing ADHD in CAMHS and want to explore your contract options? 

Apply here or message us directly. No hard sell, just an honest conversation. 

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