Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist
Psychology and Psychiatry Consultant Aug 10, 2026

Consultant PsychiatristADHD and Autism Services
-Shape the Future of ADHD and Autism Care

Location:

Remote / Field-Based
Rate: £1,250 per day
Commitment:
Approximately 48 days per year (average 1 day per week)

UKIM Psychology & Wellbeing is seeking an experienced and passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to provide senior clinical leadership across our growing ADHD and Autism services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, patient-centred organisation committed to delivering outstanding neurodevelopmental care. You will work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, helping to shape clinical pathways, support service development, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care.

With a flexible commitment of approximately 48 days per year, this role is ideal for an established Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a rewarding position that combines clinical excellence, leadership, and service improvement.

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide specialist expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD and Autism, ensuring care is delivered in line with NICE guidance, GMC standards, and best practice.

You will play a key role in supporting clinical governance, developing robust clinical pathways, advising on complex presentations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our services.

• Provide expert diagnostic opinions using recognised frameworks, including DSM-5 and ICD-11.
• Undertake and support ADHD and Autism assessments.
• Develop and review treatment plans in partnership with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Advise on complex and high-risk clinical presentations, including co-morbid mental health conditions.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality clinical documentation.

• Lead the development and review of evidence-based clinical standards and protocols.
• Support the ongoing development of ADHD and Autism assessment and treatment pathways.
• Promote high-quality, consistent, and defensible clinical decision-making.
• Contribute to service innovation and quality improvement initiatives.

• Participate in clinical audits, service evaluations, and governance activities.
• Support risk management and incident review processes.
• Champion safe, effective, and high-quality clinical practice.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in MDT meetings, case discussions, and pathway reviews.
• Provide expert guidance and clinical leadership across the service.

• Support and advise clinical colleagues.
• Contribute to learning, reflective practice, and professional development activities.
• Promote clinical excellence and best practice throughout the organisation.

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise.
• Consultant Psychiatrist with inclusion on, or eligibility for inclusion on, the GMC Specialist Register.
• Specialist training and experience in ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions.
• Post-qualification experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Experience assessing and diagnosing ADHD and/or Autism.
• Experience managing complex and co-morbid presentations.
• Experience developing treatment plans and providing specialist clinical advice.
• Experience contributing to clinical governance, audit, and service development.

• A confident and experienced clinician.
• Committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative and supportive team member.
• Professional, resilient, and values-driven.

• Fully remote working.
• Opportunity to shape and influence clinical practice.
• Work with a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to neurodiversity-affirming care.
• Growing and innovative healthcare organisation.