Research Clinical Psychologist

King's College London; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans for ADHD. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree, GMC registration, and experience in UK healthcare practices. This hybrid role offers flexible working hours and is located in Central London, with a salary of £400 - £460 per ADHD assessment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Full UK medical registration with GMC licence to practise.
• Experience managing ADHD in children/adolescents.
• Strong understanding of UK ADHD clinical pathways.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments.
• Develop individualised treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and provide follow-ups.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis management.

Skills

Diagnosing ADHD

Behavioral and emotional evaluations

Crisis management

Education

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)

Completion of UK-approved Psychiatry training

Job description

Overview

Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments including developmental history, behavioural and emotional evaluations, diagnostic interviews, and where relevant, liaise with schools and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose ADHD and comorbid conditions according to current diagnostic standards (e.g., ICD-11, relevant NHS/UK guidelines).
• Develop individualised treatment plans combining medication management, behavioural or psychological interventions, psychoeducation, and where needed, referrals to therapy or specialist services.
• Monitor patient progress through regular follow-ups, medication reviews, and assess treatment effectiveness and side-effects.
• Provide risk assessments and crisis management when necessary.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of UK ADHD clinical pathways, safeguarding responsibilities and multi-agency working.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited UK or international institution.
• Full UK medical registration (GMC licence to practise) and appropriate licence to prescribe.
• Completion of Psychiatry training with a recognised UK-approved training programme in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Demonstrated experience diagnosing and managing ADHD in children and adolescents within UK healthcare or private practice settings.

Benefits / Additional Information

• Salary: £400 - £460 per ADHD Assessment (90 minutes).
• Hybrid Working; Flexible working hours; Clinic located in Central London.