Senior ADHD & Autism Psychiatrist – National Service

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for the National ADHD and Autism Service. You will assess service users, maintain records, and support multidisciplinary teams in clinical assessment and treatment development.

You will participate in governance, audits, and complaints management, supervise junior clinicians, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires robust communication across disciplines and active involvement in appraisal and planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of service users and maintain comprehensive records.
• Coordinate clinical activities and support the multidisciplinary team across the Directorate to develop assessment and treatment processes.
• Participate in the Trust clinical governance programme, including clinical audits, untoward incidents review, and complaints management.
• Supervise junior medical staff, provide supervision within the New Deal/Working Time Directive framework.
• Record clinical activity accurately using SLaMs ePJS and undertake related admin duties.
• Communicate clearly with staff across major disciplines involved in mental health care and participate in service planning and annual appraisal.

Job description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for the National ADHD and Autism Service. You will assess service users, maintain records, and support multidisciplinary teams in clinical assessment and treatment development.

You will participate in governance, audits, and complaints management, supervise junior clinicians, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires robust communication across disciplines and active involvement in appraisal and planning.