ADHD asessor role.
Hello,
I am currently a band 6 RMN based in primary care for a major mental health trust. I also have previous experience in a community mental health locality team working on the psychosis pathway and previously worked on an inpatient mental health ward.
I have been looking at ADHD assessment opportunities within the private sector and I'm booked onto Ukaan training in August (self funded) and I have been approved by my NHS trust to apply for NMP course (aiming to start Sep/Oct 2026).
I was hopeful of getting a bank role position completing assessments in the private sector as I love my job in primary care (working Monday- Thursday 08:00-18:00) and I don't really want to leave my current role.
Every job that I have looked at in this sector requires experience delivering ADHD assessments using DIVA 5, which as I understand is part of the training on the Ukaan course.
Is there anyway that I could get this experience without leaving my Job in Primary care?
I know the usual route is to go to NHS ADHD service to gain the experience but this would be a last resort. Would the agree for some sort of honorary contract to conduct supervised ADHD assessments on Fridays for 6 or 12 months? I would happily do this on a voluntary basis if necessary.
Any ideas or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.