Consultant Psychiatrist Adult ADHD & ASD Services

Job Summary

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.

• 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.

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.

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: B0158‑26‑0014

Job locations: 38 Kenilworth Close, Crabbs Cross, Redditch, B97 5JX

Consultant Psychiatrist Adult ADHD & ASD Services

Adult ADHD Assessment & Review Services (Right to Choose & Enhanced Primary Care Hubs)

Directorate:
Neurodevelopmental & Mental Health

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)

Contract/Grade: £109,725 – £145,478

Pre‑employment checks:
Enhanced DBS Check, Medical Indemnity Required

• 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 led ADHD services
• Experience delivering digital mental health services
• Audit / QI leadership
• Teaching and supervision 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

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