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Consultant Psychiatrist
- Location
- Midlands
- Contract
- Contract
- Rate
- £70 to £120 per hour
- Posted
- 6 Nov 2026
- Start
- ASAP
- Closing date
- 6 Dec 2026
The role
Consultant Psychiatrist required for a children's ADHD and Autism assessment service across the Midlands. This contract role offers flexible, ad hoc working arrangements, combining remote clinical activity with face-to-face work as required. You will join a multidisciplinary team specialising in neurodevelopmental pathways for children and young people.
Responsibilities
- Undertake specialist psychiatric assessments within ADHD and Autism pathways
- Contribute to the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people
- Review clinical histories and supporting assessment information
- Work collaboratively with clinical psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to clinical decision-making and diagnostic formulation
- Produce clear and accurate clinical documentation and reports
- Participate in remote and face-to-face clinical activity as required
What you'll need
- Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration with a licence to practise
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Relevant specialist experience in child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS) or neurodevelopmental services
- Proven experience assessing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism
- Expertise in clinical decision-making and diagnostic formulation for children and young people
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
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