Deputy ADHD Clinical Lead
United Kingdom (Remote)
Reporting to: ADHD Clinical Lead
Remuneration: £155,000 (FTE) - plus £1000 working from home allowance
Contract Type: Permanent/Part-Time 0.4 WTE
Location: Home-based/various UK meeting locations as required
Closing Date for applications: 19th May 2025*
About Us:
Psychiatry UK is the UK’s leading provider of digital psychiatry services, working both privately and with the NHS to support children, teenagers and adults with expert, patient-centred care.
A career with Psychiatry UK allows you to expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and gain valuable life experience—all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote part-time role. As part of a leading online mental health service, you'll collaborate with innovative, forward-thinking professionals in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to making a real difference.
The Deputy ADHD Clinical Lead works closely with the ADHD Clinical Lead to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within Psychiatry UK. This pivotal role supports the effective governance, operational performance, and continuous improvement of the Adult ADHD service. The Deputy Clinical Lead contributes to the strategic direction of the service by overseeing daily clinical operations, fostering team development, and ensuring all activities align with Psychiatry UK's overarching goals and standards of excellence.
This is a home-based role (applicants must reside in the UK), though occasional travel may be required for face-to-face meetings at various locations within the UK.
As our Deputy ADHD Clinical Lead, you will:
* Assist the Clinical Lead in supervising and mentoring clinicians, ensuring adherence to protocols and maintaining high standards of patient care
* Support quality improvement initiatives, participate in clinical audits, and help maintain patient safety and service excellence
* Help manage daily operations of the Adult ADHD service, ensuring efficient workflows and optimised patient care pathways
* Contribute to regulatory compliance efforts, governance reporting, and collaboration with the Quality Governance Team
* Monitor clinical performance, support performance reviews, and identify training and development needs within the team
* Contribute to service improvement projects, implementing evidence-based practices and promoting innovative approaches to care
* Foster a collaborative working environment and engage with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery and improvement
* Work closely with the Clinical Lead, clinical team members, Quality Governance Team, People & Culture Team, and external healthcare partners
To succeed as our Deputy ADHD Clinical Lead, you will be:
A proactive, organised, and collaborative professional with excellent communication and leadership skills. You will demonstrate strong clinical judgement, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality patient care. A supportive approach to team development and a passion for advancing ADHD services are essential.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Medical degree with postgraduate qualifications (MRCPsych or equivalent)
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
* Significant clinical experience in mental health services, with a focus on ADHD or related specialties
* Experience in clinical supervision and team support within a healthcare setting
* Familiarity with clinical governance, quality assurance, and audit processes
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in a leadership or managerial role within healthcare, especially mental health
* Additional qualifications in medical education or clinical teaching
* Involvement in service development, quality improvement, or research in ADHD or mental health
Psychiatry UK: Supporting You
We want you to enjoy your work while feeling healthy, happy, and appreciated. That’s why we’ve created a benefits package designed with you in mind. You’ll have access to a range of wellbeing perks, including a Health Cash Plan, Well Hub Subscription, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Annual Volunteering Day, Enhanced Sickness and Family Leave pay, Length of Service Bonus, Work from Home allowance and Pension options.
At Psychiatry UK, we care about what matters to you.
Recruitment Process
At Psychiatry UK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Our process includes:
* Application
* Profile review
* Screening conversation
* Competency based interview(s)
If at any point you require any reasonable adjustments —such as additional time, assistive technology, or an alternative format for materials—please let us know. We are happy to accommodate your needs to ensure you have a fair and comfortable experience. Please feel free to reach out to us at recruitment@psychiatry-uk.com to discuss any adjustments that would support you.
If this opportunity excites you, why not apply today? *We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of interest. To ensure you don’t miss out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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