Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
- Contract
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.