Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Watford Source: WhatJobs

-£150-£160K PA FTE

Consultant Psychiatrist Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Remote Role

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Service

Accountable to: Clinical Director

Remuneration: -£150-£160K PA FTE

Location: Remote working role with occasional on-site presence needed

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Overview of the Organisation We are exclusively partnering with a fully CQC-compliant independent healthcare organisation that delivers bespoke, digitally integrated assessments and treatments for neurodevelopmental profiles across the country. Supported by robust clinical governance and an expert multidisciplinary framework, they offer highly individualised, evidence-based care for conditions including autism and ADHD. As the organisation continues to expand its reach, they are looking for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to bring senior clinical expertise to their neurodevelopmental clinical pathway.

Consultant Psychiatrist Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Remote Role

Core Purpose of the Role Acting as a senior clinical authority within the service, you will be pivotal in conducting comprehensive child and adolescent neurodevelopmental evaluations whilst maintaining overarching medical supervision across the pathway.

Primary Responsibilities

Executing comprehensive ADHD and autism diagnostic evaluations in strict accordance with NICE guidelines and DSM-5 criteria.
Producing highly accurate diagnostic reports and clinical documentation within targeted service level agreements.
Prescribing, initiating, and monitoring ADHD pharmacological treatments and titration schedules where clinically appropriate.
Acting as the senior clinical escalation point to guide the management of highly complex cases within the service pathway.
Delivering structured clinical oversight, mentorship, and formal supervision to Specialty Doctors and allied non-consultant healthcare professionals.
Playing an active role in multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical team meetings.
Engaging in vital clinical governance duties, encompassing quality improvement projects, incident investigations, and clinical auditing.
Assisting in the continuous refinement of service delivery models and clinical pathways.
Delivering a baseline of four extensive diagnostic evaluations weekly, balanced with dedicated time for governance, supervision, reporting, and pathway development.

Applicant Requirements

Essential Criteria:

Full GMC registration with a valid licence to practise as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
Entry on the Specialist Register with a CCT in either Child & Adolescent Psychiatry or Learning Disability Psychiatry.
Approved Clinician status under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, or the eligibility to obtain this.
Substantial practical experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management of ADHD and autism.
In-depth knowledge of clinical risk protocols, safeguarding procedures, and clinical governance frameworks.
Proven capability to function collaboratively within multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Excellent interpersonal skills paired with a high level of digital competence.

Desirable Criteria:

Previous tenure specifically within a dedicated neurodevelopmental diagnostic service.
A background in designing clinical pathways or contributing to strategic service enhancements.
Working knowledge of CQC standards and independent healthcare regulatory frameworks.
Formal qualifications or training in healthcare management, quality improvement, or clinical leadership.

Package and Perks

Dedicated avenues for ongoing professional advancement and clinical growth.
Yearly remuneration reviews to ensure competitive compensation.
An allowance of 25 days of standard annual leave.
Study Leave and Study Budget
Enrolment into a corporate pension scheme.
An additional day of leave granted to celebrate your birthday.
Provision of all necessary electronic devices and IT equipment to support remote working.

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