Consultant in Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry; CYP ADHD & Autism

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide senior clinical leadership across our CYP ADHD and Autism diagnostic pathways
. You will act as the senior clinical decision-maker for complex cases, oversee MDT diagnostic processes, and ensure high quality, evidence‑based assessment for children and young people aged 6 to 18.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly developing neurodevelopmental service delivering clinician‑led, high governance, data‑driven care within a supportive and innovative primary care organisation.

• Leading and quality assuaring ADHD & Autism assessment and diagnostic pathways
• Senior oversight of differential diagnosis and complex case formulation
• Supervising MDT clinicians (GPs, psychologists, nurses, Band 7 assessors)
• Providing senior review for high risk or atypical presentations
• Contributing to governance, clinical audit, quality dashboards and service improvement
• Ensuring NICE compliant, neurodiversity affirming standards of care

Vertis Health is a GP owned organisation delivering safe, evidence‑based community services across Worcestershire. Our neurodevelopmental pathways are expanding, and this consultant post ensures robust senior oversight and consistency in diagnostic standards.

• Date posted: 19 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Other
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year depending on experience
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Part‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
• Reference number: B
• Job locations: 38 Kenilworth Close, Crabbs Cross, Redditch, B97 5JX

• GMC registration with licence to practise
• CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry OR Paediatrics
• Significant experience in ADHD & Autism assessment in CYP (minimum 3 years)
• Skilled in neurodevelopmental formulations
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of NICE NG87 (ADHD), CG128 & CG170 (Autism)
• Confidence managing complex comorbid presentations
• Excellent communication skills with children, young people & families
• Safeguarding level 3 (children)

• ADOS/ADI‑R training
• Experience in private/independent sector pathways
• Experience with QB Test interpretation
• Experience working within primary care aligned ND services
• Teaching and service development experience

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

• Employer name:
  Vertis Health
• Address: 38 Kenilworth Close, Crabbs Cross, Redditch, B97 5JX
• Website:  (Opens in a new tab)