Consultant Psychiatrist Adult ADHD & ASD Services

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to provide senior clinical leadership across our Adult ADHD and Adult ASD services. The postholder will ensure safe, NICE aligned assessment, diagnosis, medication management and complex case decision making within a remote first service model. This role is suited to a consultant who is confident in Adult ADHD, ASD differential diagnosis, psychopharmacology and digital first care delivery.

Provide senior psychiatric assessment and diagnostic clarification for complex Adult ADHD cases. Deliver consultant level input for Adult ASD assessments requiring specialist psychiatric expertise. Lead on high risk or escalated cases identified via triage, MDT review or prescribing pathways. Oversee safe medication initiation, titration and stabilisation in line with NICE NG87, UKAAN methodology and local Shared Care policies. Participate in weekly MDT meetings and provide clinical supervision to GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other clinicians. Contribute to governance activity including audit, incident review (PSIRF aligned), medicines management and service quality improvement. Provide consultant signoff for Shared Care readiness and ensure clear, timely communication with GP practices. Promote high standards of remote and digital psychiatric practice, including correct use of EMIS, AccuRX and ERS referral processes.