We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to provide senior clinical leadership across our Adult ADHD and Adult ASD services. The postholder will ensure safe, NICE aligned assessment, diagnosis, medication management and complex case decision making within a remote first service model.
This role is suited to a consultant who is confident in Adult ADHD, ASD differential diagnosis, psychopharmacology and digital first care delivery.
Main duties of the job
* Provide senior psychiatric assessment and diagnostic clarification for complex Adult ADHD cases.
* Deliver consultant level input for Adult ASD assessments requiring specialist psychiatric expertise.
* Lead on high risk or escalated cases identified via triage, MDT review or prescribing pathways.
* Oversee safe medication initiation, titration and stabilisation in line with NICE NG87, UKAAN methodology and local Shared Care policies.
* Participate in weekly MDT meetings and provide clinical supervision to GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other clinicians.
* Contribute to governance activity including audit, incident review (PSIRF aligned), medicines management and service quality improvement.
* Provide consultant signoff for Shared Care readiness and ensure clear, timely communication with GP practices.
* Promote high standards of remote and digital psychiatric practice, including correct use of EMIS, AccuRX and ERS referral processes.
About us
Vertis Health is a GP owned provider delivering high quality, evidence based neurodevelopmental services across Worcestershire. We operate Adult ADHD, Adult ASD and Children & Young Peoples neurodevelopmental pathways through a multidisciplinary, primary care led model supported by robust governance frameworks.
Job responsibilities
Adult ADHD Assessment & Review Services (Right to Choose & Enhanced Primary Care Hubs)
Reports to- Clinical Lead for Adult ADHD Services
Base- Remote but with flexibility for occasional in-person meetings (Worcestershire)
Hours Flexible sessions- remote-first with optional in person clinics (Worcester/Redditch)
Pre-employment checks- Enhanced DBS Check, Medical Indemnity Required
Full Job Description attached
Person Specification
Person Specification
* -GMC registration with licence to practise
* -CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or equivalent
* -Extensive experience diagnosing and treating Adult ADHD
* -Competence in ASD differential diagnosis and management of overlapping presentations
* -Experience in psychopharmacology and controlled drug prescribing
* -Knowledge of NICE NG87 ADHD guidelines
* -Ability to work in a remote, paper light model using EMIS
* -Strong safeguarding competence (adults)
* -UKAAN training (diagnosis or titration)
* -Experience in Shared Care or primary-care ledADHD services
* -Audit / QI leadership
* -Teaching and supervision experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£109,725 to £145,478 a yearDepending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working
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