Paediatrician - Independent Clinician Network
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Psicon
CG4, , United Kingdom
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Full Time
Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
10 Oct, 25
Salary
0.0
Posted On
10 Jul, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Hospital/Health Care
Description
Responsibilities
As a Paediatrician specialising in Autism assessments for children and adolescents aged 5-18, your responsibilities will include:
Conducting comprehensive developmental histories using preferred methods/tools to evaluate children undergoing autism assessments.
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 the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in cases where further information is required, and offering a separate follow-up session to conclude the diagnosis.
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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