Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

Description:

About The Role
 

• Conducting comprehensive developmental histories using preferred methods/tools to evaluate children undergoing autism assessments.
• Conducting ADHD assessments.
• Be able to assess children and young people aged 3 – 18yrs.
• Observing the child/young person during sessions and ensuring questions are asked in an age-appropriate and compassionate manner.
• Reviewing ADOS reports, developmental history, and relevant collateral information from home and school in the same session.
• Formulating a diagnosis, concluding the assessment, and providing feedback to the family in a kind, age-appropriate, and compassionate manner, including recommendations and signposting to local/national resources.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in planned clinics as well as cases where further information is required and offering a separate follow-up session to conclude the diagnosis if needed.
• Producing high-quality, detailed diagnostic reports within 48 hours post-assessment, adhering to DSM-5 criteria and report templates. (Admin support for formatting and quality control is provided).
• Requesting onward referrals as clinically necessary, in line with local NHS Trust/ICB protocols.
   

Our Clinics
 

• Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
• Deliver face to face assessments in our Basingstoke Clinic.
• Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, accommodating your schedule.
• Free CPD opportunities and training for further neurodevelopmental assessments, such as ADHD.
   

What We're Looking For
 

• GMC-registered doctor with a valid license to practice.
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred, but not essential.
• Expertise and confidence in ASD an ADHD assessments for children and young people.
• Up to date with revalidation and appraisal processes.
• A professional who embodies our values of trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.
• Passionate about delivering clinical excellence for every child and young person.