Psychiatrist

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YMS Health and Social Care seeks Consultant Psychiatrists to support a new diagnostic pathway for 16- and 17-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder. This remote role involves conducting assessments using ADOS and ADIR tools, contributing to multidisciplinary discussions, and delivering impactful, person-centred care.

Benefits

Supportive operational team

Opportunity to improve service access

Direct work on Trust systems

Qualifications

• GMC registration with specialist Psychiatry qualification is essential.
• Experience in autism assessments and familiarity with MDT dynamics.
• Training in ADOS and ADIR tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ASD assessments using ADIR and ADOS methods.
• Participate in MDT discussions and deliver feedback sessions.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care in line with NHS standards.

Skills

ASD assessments

Clinical judgement

Report writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Full GMC registration with specialist registration in Psychiatry

Tools

ADOS

ADIR

SystmOne

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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.