Paediatrician, Psychiatrist, GPwER, Specialty Doctor

Overview

In this role you will conduct structured diagnostic assessments for children and young people within ADHD and/or autism pathways, delivering evidence-based diagnoses and tailored feedback. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across remote and in-person settings, contributing to governance and service development while upholding high-quality standards. You will support families with psychoeducation and practical recommendations to maximise impact. This is a clinically impactful position within a growing organisation that prioritises neurodiversity-affirming practice and accessible care.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• remote assessments
• no on-call or acute care responsibilities
• part-time and full-time options
• digital-first operations
• professional development support

Responsibilities

• Undertake structured diagnostic assessments of children and young people
• Conduct focused clinical interviews with young people and families
• Review developmental histories, school reports and standardised tools, and informant information
• Establish diagnoses for ADHD and/or ASD and co-occurring conditions
• Work within defined ADHD/autism pathways and governance arrangements
• Create biopsychosocial formulations and apply DSM-5/ICD-10/11 criteria
• Provide feedback and psychoeducation to families
• Develop management plans including behavioural strategies and educational supports
• Explain the medication pathway where appropriate
• Produce clear clinical reports with rationale and recommendations
• Collaborate with Stage 1 assessors and MDTs; participate in service development
• Engage in governance, CPD, audit, and quality improvement activities
• Offer flexible working patterns and remote/in-person assessments
• Ensure records comply with GMC and NHS governance standards

Key requirements

• Substantial experience in ADHD and/or ASD diagnostic assessment pathways in children and young people
• Experience of structured neurodevelopmental assessment
• Experience applying DSM-5/ICD-10/11 criteria
• Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic formulation skills
• Ability to synthesise complex multi-source information
• Excellent communication with children, young people, and families
• Ability to work independently within a structured pathway
• Sound clinical judgement and seeking supervision when required

• Excellent communication
• Independent working style
• Sound clinical judgement
• DSM-5/ICD-10/11 criteria
• Use of standardised tools and multi-source information integration
• Creyos, QbCheck (examples of computerised assessment tools)

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