Paediatrician - Independent Clinician Network

Psicon Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider is seeking dedicated Paediatricians to join their team in Dorchester, focusing on autism and ADHD assessments for children aged 3-18. This role includes conducting detailed evaluations, producing reports, and providing compassionate support to families. Flexible schedules and a competitive remuneration model await you in a supportive environment focusing on clinical excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive per assessment rates

Free CPD opportunities

Full administrative support

Qualifications

• GMC-registered doctor with valid license.
• Experience in working with neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Ability to deliver feedback compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for autism and ADHD.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and support follow-ups.

Skills

Expertise in ASD assessments

Expertise in ADHD assessments

Compassionate patient interaction

Education

GMC registration

CCT in Paediatrics

Job description

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Independent Clinical Network

In Clinic

Network Flexi

Flexible

Dorchester

DT1 2LB

We are seeking dedicated Paediatricians who share our core values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness to join us onsite in Dorchester.

About The Role

• As a Paediatrician specialising in Autism & 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 and 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 the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in cases where further information is required, and offering a separate follow-up session to conclude the diagnosis.
• 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.
  
  

Our Clinics

• Up to four appointments per day between 9am and 5pm, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
• Weekend availability
• Free CPD opportunities and training for further neurodevelopmental assessments, such as ADHD.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• GMC-registered doctor with a valid license to practice.
• CCT in Paediatrics preferred, but not essential.
• Expertise and confidence in ASD and/or ADHD assessments for children and young people.
• Able to travel to site to undertake face to face work.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Additional Information / Contacting Us

• For further information please email [e-mail] or call the Psicon Recruitment Team on 01227 202155 for more information.
• Should you wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments or assistance you might need in the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will do our best to support you.
• Please note, Psicon operate a ‘safer recruitment’ policy and will require candidates to undergo full referencing (covering a 3-year period), an enhanced DBS check, provide evidence of up-to-date mandatory training, the right to live and work in the UK as well as appropriate indemnity insurance for working in a self-employed capacity.
• GMC registered clinicians will also be required to provide the details of their Responsible Officer, evidence of up-to-date appraisal and revalidation

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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