Remote ADHD Specialist Psychiatrist (Consultant)

Medefer; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Medefer is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver remote, evidence-based ADHD assessments for adults. The role is self-employed with flexible, agreed sessions and competitive sessional rates.

You will work in a private, secure remote space with reliable internet access and contribute to reports, recommendations, and multidisciplinary governance. Ideal candidates are NHS-experienced Consultant Psychiatrists registered with the GMC, on the Specialist Register, and skilled in digital health

Qualifications

• Consultant Psychiatrist with NHS experience.
• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• On the Specialist Register and able to provide current documents in accordance with clinical competence requirements.
• Have demonstrable training and experience in assessing and diagnosing ADHD in adults.
• Have an interest in digital health, clinical informatics and in new ways of working.
• Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Possess excellent time management, planning, and prioritising skills.
• Be detail oriented, able to process detailed information effectively, consistently, and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Conducting remote adult ADHD assessments using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, structured assessment tools, clinical judgement and NICE guidance.
• Reviewing referral information, relevant records, developmental history and collateral information to understand symptoms and their impact across settings.
• Assessing differential diagnoses, coexisting conditions and clinical risk, seeking further information or specialist input where needed.
• Confirming informed consent, considering capacity where indicated and assessing suitability for remote consultation.
• Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns and urgent clinical risks.
• Explaining diagnostic outcomes sensitively, including uncertainty or when ADHD criteria are not met, and recommending appropriate next steps.
• Producing accurate diagnostic reports and outcome letters within agreed timescales, communicating with patients, GPs and other professionals as appropriate.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary working, clinical governance, audit, quality assurance and peer review.

Skills

ADHD assessment expertise

NHS experience

GMC licence

Education

GMC licence to practice

Specialist Register

Job description

Medefer is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver remote, evidence-based ADHD assessments for adults. The role is self-employed with flexible, agreed sessions and competitive sessional rates.

You will work in a private, secure remote space with reliable internet access and contribute to reports, recommendations, and multidisciplinary governance. Ideal candidates are NHS-experienced Consultant Psychiatrists registered with the GMC, on the Specialist Register, and skilled in digital health