Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (ADHD & Autism Service).
£140,000 - £160,000 per annum (DOE).
Full time (employed).
Hybrid working model available.
Progression to Clinical Director is obtainable in this post.
Essential Criteria:
* GMC registration with a licence to practise.
* CCT (or equivalent) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
* Experience in the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD and Autism in children and young people.
* Experience of prescribing and monitoring ADHD medication.
* Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders and comorbid mental health conditions.
* Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job Responsibilities:
* Lead and deliver specialist ADHD and Autism diagnostic assessments for children and adolescents, in accordance with NICE guidelines.
* Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including developmental history, mental state examination, risk assessment, and differential diagnosis.
* Prescribe, initiate, and monitor pharmacological treatment for ADHD where clinically indicated, including ongoing medication reviews.
* Identify and assess co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties, learning disabilities, sleep disorders, and emotional dysregulation.
* Provide clear, compassionate diagnostic feedback to children, young people, and their families.
* Provide clinical leadership to ADHD and Autism pathways within the service.
To be considered, please click apply, alternatively send your CV directly to T.sanders@linqrecruitment.co.uk