Job summary
Time commitment: Between 0.6-1 FTE (3-5 days per week)
Location: Remote
Reporting to: Neurodevelopmental Team Manager
Main duties of the job
Deliver a fantastic Childrens ADHD prescribing service, including medication initiation, titration and review appointments
Where required, support GPs' shared care questions
Share ideas for continuing to improve Palomas software tools that ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient prescribing
About us
In 2024, our founders, Mark and Darshak, were shocked to find that children needing an NHS autism or ADHD assessment were waiting 4-10 years for these assessments. Delayed assessments result in children being more likely to develop mental health conditions and fall behind in education. Furthermore, the much-needed pre/post-assessment support (outside of ADHD medications) is typically not funded by the NHS.
These long waits have built up due to increased recognition and understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and a lack of investment and innovation within the NHS to meet the growing demand.
Mark and Darshak, with their 25 years of combined NHS experience, including building services that have treated over 1,000,000 patients in obesity & ophthalmology, founded Paloma to change this. Our mission is to make NHS autism and ADHD assessments and care accessible within 4 weeks of a GP referral, and, in turn, help every child achieve their potential.
As of May 2026, we have successfully reduced waits to less than 3 months by;
Taking a product-first approach to redesign the care pathway to give families a more consumer-like experience of care
Our in-house product, engineering and AI team building our own autism and ADHD specific electronic patient record and AI documentation tool to free clinicians from their significant documentation burden to re-focus on supporting families
Investing in expanding the clinician workforce and upskilling them in new ways of working.
Details
Date posted
14 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£60,000 to £63,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Home or remote working
Reference number
E0459-26-0047
Job locations
The Typewriter Building
140 Borough High Street
London
Greater London
SE1 1LB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
About Paloma
In 2024, our founders, Mark and Darshak, were shocked to find that children needing an NHS autism or ADHD assessment were waiting 4-10 years for these assessments. Delayed assessments result in children being more likely to develop mental health conditions and fall behind in education. Furthermore, the much-needed pre/post-assessment support (outside of ADHD medications) is typically not funded by the NHS.
These long waits have built up due to increased recognition and understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and a lack of investment and innovation within the NHS to meet the growing demand.
Mark and Darshak, with their 25 years of combined NHS experience, including building services that have treated over 1,000,000 patients in obesity & ophthalmology, founded Paloma to change this. Our mission is to make NHS autism and ADHD assessments and care accessible within 4 weeks of a GP referral, and, in turn, help every child achieve their potential.
As of May 2026, we have successfully reduced waits to less than 3 months by;
Taking a product-first approach to redesign the care pathway to give families a more consumer-like experience of care
Our in-house product, engineering and AI team building our own autism and ADHD specific electronic patient record and AI documentation tool to free clinicians from their significant documentation burden to re-focus on supporting families
Investing in expanding the clinician workforce and upskilling them in new ways of working.
We are proud that Paloma is:
Loved by families, with 4.9 out of 5 Trustpilot and Google ratings
Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered and quality-focused
Clinically-led, with a team of 150 people, including over 100 clinicians supporting families through their assessment journey. We are hiring 100+ more roles over the next 12 months.
A community of passionate, mission-driven and innovative team members who challenge the status quo and test and learn from new ideas and approaches.
Backed by leading healthcare investors Triple Point and Heal Capital
Whats next?
Whilst we have reduced wait times, it is estimated that up to 500,000 children are still waiting for an NHS autism or ADHD assessment. We wont rest until this comes down.
We want to build new services to support families and children diagnosed with autism or ADHD who feel lost after their assessments when the NHS is no longer there for them.
The Opportunity
Are you an innovative Nurse or Pharmacist, excited to use software tools that enhance the prescriber and patient experience of care? This role is for you!
We are not a standard ADHD prescribing service; we:
Have built our own technology & AI tools to gather the required information from families, and support your documentation, so you can focus on childrens needs
Have an integrated electronic prescribing system within our electronic patient record - no jumping between two systems
NHS Electronic Prescribing Service access, so families can take the prescription where they need
Paloma provides NHS childrens ADHD assessment and treatment services, including ADHD medication prescribing. For children who reach 18 years of age, we offer continued ADHD prescribing under an Adult ADHD prescribing pathway.
Our Prescriber will ensure we deliver a fantastic Childrens ADHD prescribing service to families. If you have the appropriate skills, you can work across our Childrens and Adults ADHD prescribing pathways.
With success in this role, you can progress to our Senior Prescriber role.
About you
Clinically, you are either a Nurse or Pharmacist with prescribing qualifications, skilled in ADHD prescribing best practices.
You want to be part of an always-learning environment that embraces software and AI tools, and you will help us go further and faster with your positive and collaborative attitude.
Responsibilities:
Deliver a fantastic Childrens ADHD prescribing service, including medication initiation, titration and review appointments
Where required, support GPs' shared care questions
Share ideas for continuing to improve Palomas software tools that ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient prescribing
Qualifications and experience:
Required:
Either an NMC-registered Nurse or a GPC-registered Pharmacist
At least 6 months of experience in Childrens ADHD prescribing services.
Desirable:
Experience in Adult ADHD prescribing services
Why join Paloma?
You will be part of a mission-driven organisation thats transforming access to autism and ADHD care in England. For all employees, we offer:
A strong and positive culture that prioritises team building, transparency, and career development. This includes protected time and budget for team connection and learning.
Protected time and budget for team connection, learning, and community-building.
Comprehensive compensation, including:
A salary of £60,000 to £63,000 depending on experience
Annual salary reviews, ensuring they are competitive
5% employer pension contribution
Employee Assistance Programme
Home Office Equipment Allowance
Professional Registration Fees Allowance
For employees working 0.8 FTE or more:
Equity compensation through Share Options in Paloma Health
Private Medical Insurance
A unique annual leave benefits package which includes:
37 days of annual leave. This is 28 standard days, plus eight bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
Option to buy an additional 5 days per year (giving a maximum of 42 days)
Where required, 2 days per year of special leave, for events that can happen in life, whether personal or family-related
Additional benefits include:
A premium performance company laptop
NHS discounts, including the Blue Light Card (as we are an NHS provider).
Equality & Diversity
Paloma Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and throughout the application process. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.
Accommodations
Were glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the hiring process. We encourage you to be open about the adjustments you need, so we can adapt our interview process accordingly.
Safer Recruitment & Pre-Employment Checks
Paloma Health ensures that supporting people to be safe is at the heart of our work and a key priority. As part of our pre-employment checks, you will be asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on your role within the business, this will be at either an Enhanced, Standard, or Basic level. We are committed to safer recruitment practices and expect all applicants to share our dedication to safeguarding.
Application process
Please apply via our website. We understand that applying for a new job requires significant effort, and we appreciate the time you put into it and look forward to reviewing your application.
Join us and be part of our journey to revolutionise access to NHS autism and ADHD care!
Job responsibilities
About Paloma
In 2024, our founders, Mark and Darshak, were shocked to find that children needing an NHS autism or ADHD assessment were waiting 4-10 years for these assessments. Delayed assessments result in children being more likely to develop mental health conditions and fall behind in education. Furthermore, the much-needed pre/post-assessment support (outside of ADHD medications) is typically not funded by the NHS.
These long waits have built up due to increased recognition and understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and a lack of investment and innovation within the NHS to meet the growing demand.
Mark and Darshak, with their 25 years of combined NHS experience, including building services that have treated over 1,000,000 patients in obesity & ophthalmology, founded Paloma to change this. Our mission is to make NHS autism and ADHD assessments and care accessible within 4 weeks of a GP referral, and, in turn, help every child achieve their potential.
As of May 2026, we have successfully reduced waits to less than 3 months by;
Taking a product-first approach to redesign the care pathway to give families a more consumer-like experience of care
Our in-house product, engineering and AI team building our own autism and ADHD specific electronic patient record and AI documentation tool to free clinicians from their significant documentation burden to re-focus on supporting families
Investing in expanding the clinician workforce and upskilling them in new ways of working.
We are proud that Paloma is:
Loved by families, with 4.9 out of 5 Trustpilot and Google ratings
Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered and quality-focused
Clinically-led, with a team of 150 people, including over 100 clinicians supporting families through their assessment journey. We are hiring 100+ more roles over the next 12 months.
A community of passionate, mission-driven and innovative team members who challenge the status quo and test and learn from new ideas and approaches.
Backed by leading healthcare investors Triple Point and Heal Capital
Whats next?
Whilst we have reduced wait times, it is estimated that up to 500,000 children are still waiting for an NHS autism or ADHD assessment. We wont rest until this comes down.
We want to build new services to support families and children diagnosed with autism or ADHD who feel lost after their assessments when the NHS is no longer there for them.
The Opportunity
Are you an innovative Nurse or Pharmacist, excited to use software tools that enhance the prescriber and patient experience of care? This role is for you!
We are not a standard ADHD prescribing service; we:
