Consultant Paediatrician

We are seeking dedicated Consultant Paediatricians who share our core values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness to support our CYP Assessment Services in Canterbury.

• Able to deliver ASD assessments for our children and adolescent patient groups predominantly aged 3-5 initially however opportunities exist to support older children once admitted to the Psicon Clinical Network.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team is required to support our younger patients.
• Observing the child/young person during MDT 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.
• Producing high-quality, detailed diagnostic reports within 48 hours post-assessment, adhering to DSM-5 criteria and report templates. (AI tools available to support Report writing).
• Requesting onward referrals as clinically necessary, in line with local NHS Trust/ICB protocols.

• Up to four appointments per day between 9am and 5pm, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
• Weekend availability

• GMC-registered doctor with a valid license to practice.
• Hold Consultant status (CCT) and ideally be registered on Specialist Register.
• Confidence in ASD assessments for children and young people.
• In Clinic assessments in our Canterbury Clinic initially with potential to join our Private Service assessment team.
• A professional who embodies our values of trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.

• Flexible working hours, with availability 7 days a week to suit your lifestyle
• F2F clinics ONLY at this time (F2F clinics are based in Canterbury with potential to also deliver assessments at our Basingstoke Clinic if more suitable)
• Competitive per assessment rates, outside IR35.
• Regular supervision and opportunities to enhance your assessment skills.
• Training opportunities.
• Full administrative support for appointment scheduling and Report writing now supported using AI Transcription.

• For further information please email  or call the Psicon Recruitment Team on  for more information.
• Should you wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments or assistance you might need in the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will do our best to support you.
• Please note, Psicon operate a ‘safer recruitment’ policy and will require candidates to undergo full referencing (covering a 3-year period), an enhanced DBS check, provide evidence of up-to-date mandatory training, the right to live and work in the UK as well as appropriate indemnity insurance for working in a self-employed capacity.
• GMC registered clinicians will also be required to provide the details of their Responsible Officer, evidence of up-to-date appraisal and revalidation as part of our comprehensive compliance processes.