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