Remote Clinical Lead Psychiatrist - ADHD & Neurodevelopment

RTN Mental Health; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Generous leave and pension

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

RTN Mental Health in the UK is seeking a Clinical Lead Psychiatrist to oversee ADHD assessment and treatment pathways across our services. You will shape your caseload around your specialist strengths and lead a multidisciplinary team.

You will provide high-quality psychiatric care, manage ADHD medication, supervise clinicians, and contribute to audits while aligning with national guidelines and CQC standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multidisciplinary clinical team in NHS or private neurodevelopmental services.
• Explain diagnoses clearly in speech and writing; manage psychiatric risk.
• Proficiency with ADHD diagnostic tools (DIVA, ACE, Conners).
• Knowledge of national guidelines and ADHD care pathways.
• Compassionate, ethical, person-centred approach; able to supervise.
• Organised and able to work independently; commit to audits and service improvement.
• DBS on update service or willingness to undertake DBS check.
• UK-based with right to work; sponsorship not offered.
• Comfortable being Registered Manager for CQC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review information gathered by psychologists and clinical team before client meetings.
• Carry out structured psychiatric assessments to confirm ADHD diagnoses and communicate outcomes clearly.
• Start and manage ADHD medications with follow-up to adjust doses and monitor side effects.
• Collaborate with nurse prescribers and join monthly team meetings to plan care.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric input for complex cases and coordinate with GPs and others.
• Supervise psychologists, nurses and colleagues; participate in reflective practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audits and tools development.
• Contribute to audits, service reviews and development of clinical tools.

Skills

ADHD assessments

Medication management

Clinical supervision

Risk assessment

Documentation

Education

Certificate of Completion of Training in General Adult Psychiatry

GMC licence to practise in the UK

Section 12 approval under the Mental Health Act

Tools

DIVA

ACE

Conners

Job description

RTN Mental Health in the UK is seeking a Clinical Lead Psychiatrist to oversee ADHD assessment and treatment pathways across our services. You will shape your caseload around your specialist strengths and lead a multidisciplinary team.

You will provide high-quality psychiatric care, manage ADHD medication, supervise clinicians, and contribute to audits while aligning with national guidelines and CQC standards.