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Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult & CYP Neurodevelopmental Services

Vertis Health

Redditch

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Acute

Posted

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About the role

Job summary

This is a remote first consultant post, with occasional in person clinics in Worcester or Redditch. The role focuses on senior assessment, diagnostic clarity, medication governance and complex case decision making in Adult and CYP ADHD and Adult ASD pathways.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team including GPs, mental health nurses, pharmacists and specialist clinicians, supporting safe, evidence based care within a primary care led model. The successful candidate will be needed to work 1-2 PAs per week.

Key Responsibilities

Senior psychiatric assessment and diagnostic clarification for complex Adult and CYP ADHD presentations

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Consultant level input into Adult and CYP ASD assessments requiring specialist expertise

Oversight of medication initiation, titration and stabilisation in line with NICE NG87 & UKAAN guidance

Clinical leadership in MDT meetings; supervision and advice to clinicians across the service

Governance contributions including audit, medicines management and incident review

Consultant sign off for Shared Care readiness and communication with GP partners

Promote safe, effective remote psychiatric practice using EMIS and digital platforms

About You

Essential:

GMC registration with licence to practise

CCT in General Adult Psychiatry (or equivalent)

CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or equivalent)

Extensive experience in Adult and CYP ADHD assessment and treatment

Competence in ASD differential diagnosis

Strong psychopharmacology knowledge, including controlled drug prescribing

Confident working within a digital first clinical model

Strong safeguarding knowledge (adults)

Desirable:

UKAAN training (assessment or titration)

Experience in community or primary care led ADHD services

Audit, QI, teaching or supervisory experience

What We Offer

Competitive consultant salary

NHS Pension

Flexible remote sessions

Supportive, MDT led working environment

Clear governance, structured CPD and opportunities to shape service development

Pre Employment Requirements

Enhanced DBS

Proof of medical indemnity

How to apply -

Please apply using the NHS Jobs link: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0158-26-0042

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