Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

MENTUS RECRUITMENT LTD; Greater London; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Study budget

Birthday leave

IT equipment provided

Job summary

MENTUS RECRUITMENT LTD is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopmental service in a remote role with occasional on-site work. The role requires oversight of ADHD/autism evaluations, reports, and pharmacological management within NICE/DSM-5 guidelines.

You will provide senior clinical governance, supervise MDTs, and drive service improvements while balancing governance, reporting, and pathway development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Entry on the Specialist Register with a CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry or Learning Disability Psychiatry.
• Approved Clinician status under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, or eligibility to obtain this.
• Substantial experience in ADHD and autism assessment/management.
• Knowledge of risk protocols, safeguarding, and clinical governance.
• Excellent interpersonal and digital skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ADHD and autism diagnostic evaluations following NICE and DSM-5 criteria.
• Produce accurate diagnostic reports and clinical documentation within SLA targets.
• Prescribe, initiate and monitor ADHD pharmacological treatments with titration schedules.
• Provide senior clinical escalation and supervision to MDT colleagues.
• Lead multidisciplinary case discussions and governance activities.
• Contribute to service development and clinical pathway refinement.
• Deliver ~4 diagnostic evaluations weekly with governance, supervision and reporting duties.

Skills

GMC registration

Specialist Register

ADHD expertise

Autism knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Digital competence

Education

CCT CA Psychiatry

Learning Disability Psychiatry

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Remote RoleJob Title:

Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopmental ServiceAccountable to:

Clinical DirectorRemuneration:

-£150-£160K PA FTELocation:

Remote working role with occasional on-site presence neededContract Type:

Permanent, Full TimeOverview 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 RoleCore 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 ResponsibilitiesExecuting 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 RequirementsEssential 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 PerksDedicated 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 BudgetEnrolment 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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