Consultant Psychiatrist - Children's Neurodevelopmental Services Reports to : Clinical Director
Salary:
Competitive
Location:
Basingstoke - Hybrid/Remote (with occasional travel to office as required)
Hours:
Full-time/Part-time Permanent
Skylight Psychiatry is a CQC-registered independent healthcare provider delivering specialist neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment services across England. We provide evidence-based, person-centred care for individuals with ADHD, Autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions through digitally enabled clinical pathways supported by multidisciplinary teams and robust clinical governance frameworks.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our clinical team and provide senior clinical leadership within our neurodevelopmental pathway.
Role Purpose The Consultant Psychiatrist is a senior clinical role responsible for delivering high-quality children's neurodevelopmental assessments and providing medical oversight within the service.
Key Responsibilities
Conducting adult ADHD and Autism diagnostic assessments in line with DSM-5 and NICE guidance
Completing diagnostic documentation and reports within agreed service timeframes
Initiating and overseeing ADHD medication management and titration where clinically indicated
Providing senior clinical oversight for complex or escalated cases within the pathway
Providing formal clinical supervision and oversight to Specialty Doctors and other non-consultant grade clinicians
Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions
Contributing to clinical governance activities including audit, incident review and quality improvement initiatives
Supporting the ongoing development of clinical pathways and service delivery
Expected clinical activity is a minimum of four comprehensive diagnostic assessments per week, alongside associated documentation, supervision, governance and service development activities.>
Person Specification Essential
GMC registered Consultant Psychiatrist
CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Learning Disability Psychiatry
Section 12 approval (or eligibility)
Demonstrable experience in ADHD and/or Autism assessment and management
Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and clinical governance
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication skills and digital literacy
Desirable
Experience working within neurodevelopmental assessment services
Experience contributing to service development or pathway design
Understanding of CQC regulatory frameworks
Leadership, medical management or quality improvement training
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the service
Annual salary review
25 days annual leave.
Pension scheme offered
Birthday off as additional leave
Work related electronic devices provided
Please submit both your CV and a cover letter outlining your reasons for applying for this role. Please note that due to the high volume of applications anticipated, we will be unable to contact all applicants individually unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within a month of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
At Skylight Psychiatry, we are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We recognise that diverse teams encourage creativity and productivity, so we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Together, we create an environment that values and celebrates diversity!
Job Types: Full-time/Part-time Permanent
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Basingstoke, RG24 8AG.
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