Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Neurodevelopmental Services

The Consultant Psychiatrist is a senior clinical role responsible for delivering high-quality adult neurodevelopmental assessments and providing medical oversight within the service.

Conducting adult ADHD and Autism diagnostic assessments in line with DSM-5 and NICE guidance

Completing diagnostic documentation and reports within agreed service timeframes

Initiating and overseeing ADHD medication management and titration where clinically indicated

Providing senior clinical oversight for complex or escalated cases within the pathway

Providing formal clinical supervision and oversight to Specialty Doctors and other non-consultant grade clinicians

Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions

Contributing to clinical governance activities including audit, incident review and quality improvement initiatives

Supporting the ongoing development of clinical pathways and service delivery

Expected clinical activity is a minimum of four comprehensive diagnostic assessments per week, alongside associated documentation, supervision, governance and service development activities.