Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Independent Clinician Network at Psicon
Canterbury CT1 3AS, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

OUR CLINICS:

  • Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
  • Clinic sessions are delivered face to face in our Canterbury Clinic.
  • Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, accommodating your schedule.
  • Free CPD opportunities and training for further neurodevelopmental assessments, such as ADHD.
  • What We’re Looking For:
  • GMC-registered doctor with a valid license to practice.
  • CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred, but not essential.
  • Expertise and confidence in ASD an ADHD assessments for children and young people.
  • Up to date with revalidation and appraisal processes.
  • A professional who embodies our values of trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.
  • Passionate about delivering clinical excellence for every child and young person.
Responsibilities
  • Conducting comprehensive developmental histories using preferred methods/tools to evaluate children undergoing autism assessments.
  • Conducting ADHD assessments.
  • Be able to assess children and young people aged 3 – 18yrs.
  • Observing the child/young person during 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.
  • Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in planned clinics as well as cases where further information is required and offering a separate follow-up session to conclude the diagnosis if needed.
  • Producing high-quality, detailed diagnostic reports within 48 hours post-assessment, adhering to DSM-5 criteria and report templates. (Admin support for formatting and quality control is provided).
  • Requesting onward referrals as clinically necessary, in line with local NHS Trust/ICB protocols.
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