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• Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist – National ADHD and Autism Service.

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• Employer: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

• Location: Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8AZ, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised under NHS Medical and Dental – Consultant pay scale. The specific salary is not stated in the advertisement.

• Employment type: Fixed-term contract for 4 months, ending 31 March 2027.

• Work arrangement: Part-time, 9 programmed activities (PAs) per week, comprising 6.75 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2.25 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).

Job overview:

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join its National Adult ADHD and Autism Clinic. The successful candidate will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated mental health conditions.

The role involves providing clinical leadership, overseeing diagnostic assessments, developing treatment plans and managing complex cases. The consultant will work alongside other psychiatrists, specialist nurses, assessment nurses and administrative staff to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

The position also offers opportunities to contribute to research, clinical audits, service development and professional training. The successful applicant will help strengthen the Trust’s specialist neurodevelopmental services while supporting patients, families and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level clinical leadership within the National ADHD and Autism Clinic.

• Conduct and supervise diagnostic assessments and treatment for adults with ADHD and autism.

• Manage complex cases involving neurodevelopmental disorders and coexisting mental health conditions.

• Develop appropriate treatment plans and medication management strategies.

• Deliver nine clinical sessions weekly, involving diagnostic assessments or treatment appointments.

• Undertake specialist risk assessments and support effective risk management.

• Provide clinical advice and guidance to patients, carers, referrers and healthcare professionals.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate patient assessments and treatment.

• Contribute to research projects, clinical audits and service improvement initiatives.

• Support the development of specialist neurodevelopmental services.

• Supervise and provide professional guidance to junior medical staff.

• Participate in clinical governance, organisational meetings and service planning.

• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.

Requirements

• MRCPsych qualification.

• Full GMC registration, licence to practise and appropriate revalidation.

• CCT in Psychiatry or eligibility for the Specialist Register within three months of obtaining CCT.

• Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval.

• Eligibility to undertake Approved Clinician responsibilities.

• Experience diagnosing and managing adults with ADHD, autism and associated mental health conditions.

• Experience organising and delivering specialist neurodevelopmental services.

• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk assessment and evidence-based psychiatric treatment.

• Ability to lead clinical audits and implement service improvements.

• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Experience providing teaching, training and clinical supervision.

• Commitment to continuing professional development and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree, MD or PhD.

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych).

• Previous consultant-level experience in specialist adult neurodevelopmental services.

• Experience leading research and service development projects.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a nationally recognised NHS mental health organisation.

• Competitive consultant-level NHS medical salary.

• Access to professional development and specialist training.

• Opportunities to participate in academic research through King’s Health Partners.

• Collaboration with experienced psychiatrists and multidisciplinary professionals.

• Opportunities to contribute to clinical leadership and service development.

• Supportive professional supervision and peer networks.

• Flexible working arrangements, subject to service requirements.

• Inclusive working environment promoting equality, diversity and staff wellbeing.

• Opportunity to contribute to specialist ADHD and autism services.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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