Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult & CYP Neurodevelopmental Services
Vertis Health
Redditch
Salary
£109,725 – £145,478
Posted
5 days ago
About the role
Vertis Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Psychiatrist to provide senior clinical leadership across our Adult and Children & Young People (CYP) Neurodevelopmental Services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, innovative NHS service delivering ADHD and Autism assessment, diagnosis and treatment pathways across Worcestershire. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, helping to shape high-quality neurodevelopmental services while ensuring safe, evidence-based practice and excellent patient outcomes. The role is suitable for Consultant Psychiatrists and experienced SAS Doctors with significant expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment and management across both adult and CYP populations.
As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership across ADHD and Autism services for adults and children and young people. Key responsibilities include: Leading and quality assuring neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnostic pathways. Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of ADHD and Autism. Acting as the senior clinical decision-maker for complex and high-risk cases. Delivering expert neurodevelopmental formulation and differential diagnosis. Providing oversight of ADHD medication initiation, titration and review. Supporting and supervising multidisciplinary clinicians including GPs, psychologists, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals. Chairing and contributing to multidisciplinary team discussions and complex case reviews. Ensuring services remain compliant with NICE guidance and best practice standards. Contributing to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives. Building effective partnerships with primary care, CAMHS, adult mental health services, education providers and social care partners