Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

Psicon Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to join their compassionate team. This role focuses on conducting autism and ADHD assessments for children and adolescents, ensuring a thorough and supportive evaluation process. With flexible working hours and a commitment to clinical excellence, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals and their families. Join a forward-thinking organization that values trust, integrity, and kindness, while providing opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive per assessment rates

Regular supervision

Training opportunities

Full administrative support

Access to free CPD sessions

Qualifications

• GMC-registered doctor with a valid license to practice.
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments for children aged 3-18.
• Produce detailed diagnostic reports within 48 hours post-assessment.

Skills

Expertise in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

ADHD assessments

Compassionate communication

Conducting developmental histories

Education

GMC registration

CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Tools

ADOS-2 certification

Job description

We are seeking dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists who share our core values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness to join our growing team.

About the Role:

As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist specialising in autism and ADHD assessments for children and adolescents aged 3-18, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive developmental histories using preferred methods/tools to evaluate children undergoing autism assessments.
• Conducting ADHD assessments.
• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• GMC-registered doctor with a valid license to practice.
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Willing to do face to face clinics onsite at our Canterbury Office
• Expertise and confidence in autism spectrum disorder (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.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours, with availability 7 days a week to suit your lifestyle (subject to the Working Time Directive).
• Competitive per assessment rates, outside IR35.
• Regular supervision and opportunities to enhance your assessment skills.
• Training opportunities, including gaining certification for assessments like ADOS-2.
• Full administrative support for appointment scheduling and report writing.
• Access to free CPD sessions led by industry experts.
• A unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of children, young people, and their families navigating undiagnosed neurodiversity.

If this sounds like you, then please get in contact at [e-mail] or call the Psicon Recruitment Team on 01227 202155 for more information.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Mental Health Care