Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Hours:
Part-time (starting with 1-day per week with potential to increase based on service demand)

Rate: £130/hour for clinical work; £100/hour for MDT attendance (Expectation: MDT attendance only required if dealing with a high-risk case requiring team support)

Start Date: ASAP

About Us :

As we prepare to relaunch and expand our services, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our clinical team under the leadership of our Clinical Lead.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our services and supporting young people with their mental health needs, particularly those within the neurodiverse community.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our team on a part-time basis. The initial commitment is for 1-day per week, with the potential to increase depending on service demand. The role will involve providing clinical services remotely, participating in MDT meetings as required, and supporting the development of our service offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric and neurodevelopmental assessments and provide clinical input for children and adolescents.
• Support clients with medication titration and management, including dosage adjustments and ongoing monitoring to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with the MDT to discuss high-risk cases requiring team support (must be able to work on Mondays to attend MDT when needed).
• Build and manage a developing caseload, providing tailored treatment plans based on individual needs.
• Provide expertise and guidance in working with neurodiverse individuals and their families.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in compliance with regulatory standards.

What We Can Offer You:

Flexible Remote Working – Enjoy the flexibility of remote working, allowing you to see clients at times that suit your schedule.

Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team – Be part of a supportive team of skilled clinicians and staff with diverse specialties.

A Progressive and Growing Practice - Help to shape a growing clinic which is dedicated to transforming the neurodiverse support landscape.

Administration Support – Benefit from a dedicated administration team who will support you with letters, reports and prescription requests.

Competitive Compensation.

Key Requirements:

Qualifications and Compliance:

• Full GMC Registration and CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or equivalent).
• Enhanced DBS.

Flexibility:

• Availability to work 1-day per week remotely, with Mondays mandatory when MDT attendance is needed.

Experience and Person Specification:

• Proven expertise in working with children and adolescents, including those with neurodiversity and common mental health challenges at a consultancy level, as this role requires independent working with vulnerable clients.
• Experience in conducting neurodevelopmental assessments, including proficiency in administering ADOS-2 and ADI-R assessments, is highly desirable.
• A compassionate and dedicated individual who prioritises patient care and is passionate about enhancing the well-being of children, adolescents, and their families.
• Comfortable delivering assessments and consultations remotely.
• Willingness for collaboration with our multidisciplinary team, involving psychologists, psychotherapists and other locum clinicians.

If you are interested, please send your CV and a short cover letter using the below contact details. We would also be very happy to answer any questions you have regarding the job and our requirements.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider

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