Consultant Psychiatrist - Child Neurodevelopmental Services
| Posting date: | 05 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2026 |
| Location: | BASINGSTOKE, RG24 8AG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0504-26-0001 |
Summary
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.