Consultant Psychiatrist - Child Neurodevelopmental Services

Role Purpose The Consultant Psychiatrist is a senior clinical role responsible for delivering high-quality children's neurodevelopmental assessments and providing medical oversight within the service. Key Responsibilities • 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. Job description Job responsibilities Role Purpose The Consultant Psychiatrist is a senior clinical role responsible for delivering high-quality children's neurodevelopmental assessments and providing medical oversight within the service. Key Responsibilities • 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.