Paediatrician, Psychiatrist, GPwER, Specialty Doctor

Main Duties of the Job Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis • Undertake structured diagnostic assessments of children and young people • Conduct focused clinical interviews with young people and families • Review and integrate: • developmental histories (completed at Stage 1) • school reports and standardised tools • results from computerised assessment tools (e.g. Creyos, QbCheck) • parent/carer information • clinical observation and interview • Establish diagnoses relating to: • ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) • relevant co-occurring conditions • Work safely within defined ADHD and/or combined ADHDautism pathways in line with service protocols Clinical Formulation & Decision-Making • Integrate multi-source information into a biopsychosocial formulation • Apply recognised diagnostic frameworks (DSM-5 / ICD-10/11) • Make well-reasoned, evidence-based, and defensible diagnostic decisions • Work autonomously within: • defined scope of practice • agreed clinical pathways • established governance arrangements • Recognise limits of competence and seek advice where appropriate, in line with GMC Good Medical Practice Feedback & Psychoeducation • Deliver structured feedback to young people and families, including: • explanation of diagnosis (or non-diagnosis) • individual formulation • strengths and needs • Provide tailored psychoeducation on ADHD and Autism, including functional impact and support options Management Planning & Medication Pathway • Provide evidence-based recommendations, including: • behavioural strategies • environmental and educational support • Explain the medication pathway where appropriate, including: • indications (particularly ADHD) • risks, benefits, and next steps Documentation • Produce clear, accurate, and high-quality clinical reports including: • diagnostic outcomes • rationale • recommendations • Maintain records in line with: • GMC Good Medical Practice • NHS and organisational governance standards MDT & Service Working • Work collaboratively with: • Stage 1 assessment clinicians • multidisciplinary colleagues • administrative teams • Participate in: • case discussion and peer review • service development activities where appropriate Governance & CPD • Participate in: • audit and quality improvement • clinical governance processes • Maintain: • continuing professional development • appraisal and revalidation Working Pattern • Flexible and sessional working arrangements • Assessments are delivered primarily remotely, with a combination of remote and/or in-person work depending on pathway requirements and clinical need • Work patterns designed to support service demand and continuity of care across the year • No on-call or acute care responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties of the Job Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis • Undertake structured diagnostic assessments of children and young people • Conduct focused clinical interviews with young people and families • Review and integrate: • developmental histories (completed at Stage 1) • school reports and standardised tools • results from computerised assessment tools (e.g. Creyos, QbCheck) • parent/carer information • clinical observation and interview • Establish diagnoses relating to: • ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) • relevant co-occurring conditions • Work safely within defined ADHD and/or combined ADHDautism pathways in line with service protocols Clinical Formulation & Decision-Making • Integrate multi-source information into a biopsychosocial formulation • Apply recognised diagnostic frameworks (DSM-5 / ICD-10/11) • Make well-reasoned, evidence-based, and defensible diagnostic decisions • Work autonomously within: • defined scope of practice • agreed clinical pathways • established governance arrangements • Recognise limits of competence and seek advice where appropriate, in line with GMC Good Medical Practice Feedback & Psychoeducation • Deliver structured feedback to young people and families, including: • explanation of diagnosis (or non-diagnosis) • individual formulation • strengths and needs • Provide tailored psychoeducation on ADHD and Autism, including functional impact and support options Management Planning & Medication Pathway • Provide evidence-based recommendations, including: • behavioural strategies • environmental and educational support • Explain the medication pathway where appropriate, including: • indications (particularly ADHD) • risks, benefits, and next steps Documentation • Produce clear, accurate, and high-quality clinical reports including: • diagnostic outcomes • rationale • recommendations • Maintain records in line with: • GMC Good Medical Practice • NHS and organisational governance standards MDT & Service Working • Work collaboratively with: • Stage 1 assessment clinicians • multidisciplinary colleagues • administrative teams • Participate in: • case discussion and peer review • service development activities where appropriate Governance & CPD • Participate in: • audit and quality improvement • clinical governance processes • Maintain: • continuing professional development • appraisal and revalidation Working Pattern • Flexible and sessional working arrangements • Assessments are delivered primarily remotely, with a combination of remote and/or in-person work depending on pathway requirements and clinical need • Work patterns designed to support service demand and continuity of care across the year • No on-call or acute care responsibilities