Consultant Psychiatrist - Childrens Neurodevelopmental Services

Skylight Psychiatry Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Birthday off

Work-related electronic devices

Job summary

Skylight Psychiatry is hiring a Consultant Psychiatrist for Children's Neurodevelopmental Services in Basingstoke. This role involves leading high-quality assessments for children with ADHD and Autism while providing senior clinical oversight. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to developing clinical pathways.

Ideal candidates will be GMC registered with relevant training and experience. A hybrid working model is offered, with opportunities for professional development and an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• GMC registered Consultant Psychiatrist required for neurodevelopmental assessments.
• CCT in relevant psychiatry required.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ADHD and Autism diagnostic assessments.
• Oversee ADHD medication management.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior clinicians.

Skills

Experience in ADHD assessment and management

Strong communication skills

Digital literacy

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

GMC registered Consultant Psychiatrist

CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Learning Disability Psychiatry

Section 12 approval

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Children's Neurodevelopmental Services

Reports to: Clinical Director

Salary: Competitive

Location: Basingstoke - Hybrid/Remote (with occasional travel to office as required)

Hours: Full-time/Part-time Permanent

Skylight Psychiatry is a CQC-registered independent healthcare provider delivering specialist neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment services across England. We provide evidence-based, person-centred care for individuals with ADHD, Autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions through digitally enabled clinical pathways supported by multidisciplinary teams and robust clinical governance frameworks.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our clinical team and provide senior clinical leadership within our neurodevelopmental pathway.

Role Purpose

The Consultant Psychiatrist is a senior clinical role responsible for delivering high-quality children's neurodevelopmental assessments and providing medical oversight within the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting adult ADHD and Autism diagnostic assessments in line with DSM-5 and NICE guidance
• Completing diagnostic documentation and reports within agreed service timeframes
• Initiating and overseeing ADHD medication management and titration where clinically indicated
• Providing senior clinical oversight for complex or escalated cases within the pathway
• Providing formal clinical supervision and oversight to Specialty Doctors and other non-consultant grade clinicians
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions
• Contributing to clinical governance activities including audit, incident review and quality improvement initiatives
• Supporting the ongoing development of clinical pathways and service delivery
• Expected clinical activity is a minimum of four comprehensive diagnostic assessments per week, alongside associated documentation, supervision, governance and service development activities.>

Person Specification

Essential

• GMC registered Consultant Psychiatrist
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Learning Disability Psychiatry
• Section 12 approval (or eligibility)
• Demonstrable experience in ADHD and/or Autism assessment and management
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and clinical governance
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills and digital literacy

Desirable

• Experience working within neurodevelopmental assessment services
• Experience contributing to service development or pathway design
• Understanding of CQC regulatory frameworks
• Leadership, medical management or quality improvement training

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the service
• Annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave.
• Pension scheme offered
• Birthday off as additional leave
• Work related electronic devices provided

Please submit both your CV and a cover letter outlining your reasons for applying for this role. Please note that due to the high volume of applications anticipated, we will be unable to contact all applicants individually unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within a month of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

At Skylight Psychiatry, we are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We recognise that diverse teams encourage creativity and productivity, so we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Together, we create an environment that values and celebrates diversity!

Job Types: Full-time/Part-time Permanent

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Basingstoke, RG24 8AG.