Consultant Paediatrician – Children & Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Services

Consultant Paediatrician – Children & Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Services

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Consultant Paediatrician – Children & Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Services 

CYP Neurodevelopmental Services (ADHD & Autism Assessments) 

Directorate: Neurodevelopmental & Mental Health 

Base: Remote but with flexibility for occasional in-person meetings (Worcestershire) 

Hours: Sessions negotiable 

Contract/Grade: £109,725 – £145,478 

Pre-employment checks: Enhanced DBS Check, Medical Indemnity Required 

About Vertis Health 

Vertis Health is a GP-owned organisation in Primary Care Worcestershire. We deliver safe, evidence-based community services through clinician-led teams, robust governance, and practical, data-driven improvement. 

We are expanding our clinical leadership team and are looking for an experienced Consultant Paediatrician to help shape and deliver high‑quality neurodevelopmental assessment pathways for children and young people aged 6–18.


The Role

As a Consultant Paediatrician, you will provide senior clinical leadership across our ADHD and Autism assessment services. You will lead and/or sign off diagnostic assessments, support MDT colleagues, ensure clinical governance, and maintain high standards of safeguarding and documentation.

This is a remote‑first role with flexible working options.


What You’ll Do

  • Complete or sign off ADHD and Autism diagnostic assessments
  • Provide senior clinical opinion for complex or borderline presentations
  • Oversee triage, pre‑assessment decisions, and use of additional tools (e.g., QB Test)
  • Produce high‑quality diagnostic reports and care plans
  • Lead weekly MDT meetings and supervise clinical staff
  • Ensure adherence to safeguarding standards and service governance
  • Contribute to audit, quality improvement, and service development

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • GMC registration with licence to practise
  • MRCPCH or equivalent
  • CCT in Paediatrics (General, Community or Neurodisability), or within 6 months
  • Experience assessing ADHD and Autism in children and young people
  • Experience with Autism diagnostic tools (e.g., ADOS) and validated ADHD measures
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge (Level 3)
  • Excellent clinical report writing and MDT working skills

Desirable:

  • ADOS/ADIR training
  • Community paediatrics or neurodisability experience
  • Experience interpreting QB Test data
  • Familiarity with Right to Choose pathways

What We Offer

  • Flexible remote‑first working
  • Supportive GP‑led clinical environment
  • Strong admin, governance, and MDT structures
  • Opportunities for teaching, supervision, QI and service development
  • Competitive consultant salary and full professional support
Organisation:

Vertis Health

Location:

38 Kenilworth Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5JX
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Salary:

Contract/Grade: £109,725 – £145,478

Role:

Not Specified

Employment Type:

Part-Time

Hours:

1-8.5

Closing Date:

20/03/2026


Contact Name:

Catherine Howells

Email:

hwicb.swhealthcare.hr@nhs.net

Telephone:

01905969865

How to Apply:

Please apply using the NHS Jobs advert link

Apply Here
Downloads:

[Job Description] Consultant Paediatrican.pdf