Consultant, Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopment (Community)

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Learning and development

Salary sacrifice schemes

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Staff networks

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust seeks a consultant psychiatrist to join the neurodevelopment team in community settings. The post focuses on assessing and treating school-age children with autism spectrum disorders and ADHD, overseeing multidisciplinary treatment plans and prescribing where needed.

You will manage complex referrals, conduct around 12 new assessments and 48 follow-ups per month, and contribute to service development and leadership within the team.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate psychiatry qualification (MRCPsych).
• CCT or awaiting confirmation within 6 months of interview.
• GMC registration and inclusion on the specialist register in psychiatry or paediatrics.
• Section 12 approval under the Mental Health Act and eligibility for Approved Clinician Status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for school-age children with autistic spectrum disorders and ADHD.
• Provide consultation to other professionals and oversee multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Prescribe medication where required and manage complex cases with risk.
• Handle around 12 new patients and 48 follow-ups monthly in a community setting.
• Participate in service development and leadership within the neurodevelopmental team.

Skills

Team working

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Service development

English proficiency

Openness to teaching

Education

MRCPsych

CCT accreditation or within 6 months

Job description

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust seeks a consultant psychiatrist to join the neurodevelopment team in community settings. The post focuses on assessing and treating school-age children with autism spectrum disorders and ADHD, overseeing multidisciplinary treatment plans and prescribing where needed.

You will manage complex referrals, conduct around 12 new assessments and 48 follow-ups per month, and contribute to service development and leadership within the team.