Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

Job Summary

As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist specialising in autism assessments for children and adolescents aged 5-18, your responsibilities will include:

Main duties of the job

• Conducting comprehensive developmental histories using preferred methods/tools to evaluate children undergoing autism assessments.
• Conducting ADHD 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.
  
  

About us

Psicon is a specialist neurodevelopmental service working both privately and with various NHS trusts to provide autism and ADHD assessments. We are an independent organisation, but most of our work is for the NHS, whom we are proud to support. Assessments are carried out by our team of associate clinicians from a range of clinical backgrounds, in satellite clinics across the country and remotely. Psicon is committed to offering the best psychological support and healthcare available. We take an innovative approach to the delivery of our services and ensure that they are of the highest standards in the industry.

Date posted

06 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

A1363-25-0005

Job locations

15 New Dover Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 3AS

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Our Clinics:

• Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
• Remote work.
• Other options available such as hybrid, depending on your location.
• Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, accommodating your schedule.
• Free CPD opportunities and training for further neurodevelopmental assessments, such as ADHD.
  
  

Job description Job responsibilities

Our Clinics:

• Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
• Remote work.
• Other options available such as hybrid, depending on your location.
• Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, accommodating your schedule.
• Free CPD opportunities and training for further neurodevelopmental assessments, such as ADHD.
  
  

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• GMC-registered doctor with a valid license to practice.
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred, but not essential.
• Expertise and confidence in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or ADHD assessments for children and young people.
• Up-to-date with revalidation and appraisal processes.
• A professional who embodies our values of trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.
• Passionate about delivering clinical excellence for every child and young person.
  
  

Person Specification Experience Essential

• GMC-registered doctor with a valid license to practice.
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred, but not essential.
• Expertise and confidence in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or ADHD assessments for children and young people.
• Up-to-date with revalidation and appraisal processes.
• A professional who embodies our values of trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.
• Passionate about delivering clinical excellence for every child and young person.
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Psicon

Address

15 New Dover Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 3AS

Employer's website

http://www.psicon.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)