Psychiatrist

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YMS Health and Social Care, a trusted provider to the NHS, is hiring Consultant Psychiatrists to support a new ASD diagnostic pathway for young people. Join an established team to conduct assessments and participate in multidisciplinary discussions, making a real difference in the lives of 16- to 17-year-olds with autism.

Benefits

Supportive operational team

Efficient infrastructure

Opportunity to contribute to a vital service

Qualifications

• Experience in autism assessments within a multidisciplinary team required.
• Consultant Psychiatrist with child/adolescent specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ASD assessments using ADIR and ADOS tools.
• Deliver feedback sessions to young people and families.
• Contribute to person-centred care meeting NHS clinical standards.

Skills

Report-writing

Clinical judgement

Participation in MDT discussions

Education

Full GMC registration with specialist registration in Psychiatry

Training and experience in ADOS and ADIR tools

Tools

SystmOne

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YMS Health & Social Care

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bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We're Hiring: Consultant Psychiatrists (ASD Diagnostic Pathway)

Location: Anywhere (Remote)

Start Date: Service to potentially go live by 1st June 2025

Remuneration: Competitive rates to be discussed

YMS Health and Social Care is proud to be a trusted provider to the NHS and Local Authorities across the UK. We are now seeking Consultant Psychiatrists with experience in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments to support a new diagnostic pathway for 16- and 17-year-olds.

This role is part of a high-priority project for a partnered NHS trust, where services will be delivered as part of the community paediatric team. You will join an established team to conduct assessments using the ADOS and ADIR tools, and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions and feedback sessions.

Role Overview:

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Conduct ASD assessments using ADIR and ADOS
• Participate in MDT discussions and final diagnostic formulation
• Deliver feedback sessions to young people and families
• Contribute to high-quality, person-centred care that meets NHS clinical standards

Requirements:

• Full GMC registration with specialist registration in Psychiatry (Child & Adolescent or General Adult)
• Training and experience in ADOS and ADIR tools
• Experience in autism assessments within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong report-writing skills and clinical judgement
• Comfortable with NHS systems (e.g., SystmOne)

Why Join YMS Health and Social Care?

• Over 12,000 successful assessments delivered in 2024
• Efficient infrastructure: work directly on Trust systems, no duplication
• Supportive operational team and clinical governance structure
• Opportunity to contribute to a vital service improving access and reducing waiting times

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives while working within a highly experienced, clinically robust team.

To express interest or learn more, apply now, email me at [emailprotected] or connect with me here on LinkedIn.