Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Independent Clinician Network
If you are interested in the role, please apply using our website:
Apply through our "Independent Clinician Network" - Under the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist position.
We are seeking dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists who share our core values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness to join our growing team in Canterbury or Basingstoke.
Main duties of the job
- Conducting comprehensive developmental histories using preferred methods/tools to evaluate children undergoing autism assessments.
- Conducting ADHD assessments.
- Be able to assess children and young people aged 3 18yrs.
- Observing the child/young person during sessions and ensuring questions are asked in an age-appropriate and compassionate manner.
- Reviewing ADOS reports, developmental history, and relevant collateral information from home and school in the same session.
- Formulating a diagnosis, concluding the assessment, and providing feedback to the family in a kind, age-appropriate, and compassionate manner, including recommendations and signposting to local/national resources.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in planned clinics as well as cases where further information is required and offering a separate follow-up session to conclude the diagnosis if needed.
- Producing high-quality, detailed diagnostic reports within 48 hours post-assessment, adhering to DSM-5 criteria and report templates. (Admin support for formatting and quality control is provided).
- Requesting onward referrals as clinically necessary, in line with local NHS Trust/ICB protocols.
About us
- Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
- Deliver Remote assessments.
- Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, accommodating your schedule.
- Free CPD opportunities and training for further neurodevelopmental assessments, such as ADHD.
Job responsibilities
- Flexible working hours, with availability 7 days a week to suit your lifestyle (subject to the Working Time Directive).
- Competitive per assessment rates, outside IR35.
- Regular supervision and opportunities to enhance your assessment skills.
- Full administrative support for appointment scheduling and report writing.
- Access to free CPD sessions led by industry experts.
- A unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of children, young people, and their families navigating undiagnosed neurodiversity.
Person Specification Experience
- GMC-registered doctor with a valid license to practice.
- CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred, but not essential.
- Expertise and confidence in ASD and ADHD assessments for children and young people.
- Up to date with revalidation and appraisal processes.
- A professional who embodies our values of trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.
- Passionate about delivering clinical excellence for every child and young person.
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.
£250 a sessionAccommodation and Travel expenses included
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Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working