Consultant in Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry 

CYP ADHD & Autism Pathways | Remote with Occasional Travel (Worcestershire)
Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 (pro rata)
Job Type: Permanent | Part‑time or Full‑time (sessions negotiable)

About the Role

Vertis Health is looking for an experienced Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our growing CYP Neurodevelopmental Services, providing senior clinical leadership across our ADHD and Autism diagnostic pathways.

You will act as the senior clinical decision‑maker for complex presentations, support MDT clinicians, and ensure safe, evidence‑based assessment and diagnosis for children and young people aged 6–18.

This is an exciting opportunity for a consultant who values flexibility, high clinical standards, and innovative community‑based care.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and sign off ADHD and Autism diagnostic assessments
• Provide senior oversight of complex or unclear cases
• Supervise MDT clinicians (GPs, psychologists, nurses, Band 7 assessors)
• Deliver high‑quality clinical formulation, diagnostic reporting and care planning
• Participate in weekly MDT meetings and case review processes
• Support governance activities including audits, quality dashboards and safeguarding
• Ensure assessments follow NICE guidance and neurodiversity‑affirming practice

About Vertis Health

Vertis Health is a GP‑owned provider delivering safe, evidence‑based community services across Worcestershire. We use strong governance, clinical leadership and data‑driven improvement to deliver high‑quality neurodevelopmental pathways for children, young people and adults.

What We Offer

• Competitive consultant‑level salary
• Flexible and remote working options
• A supportive MDT with strong clinical governance
• Opportunities to influence service development
• Regular supervision and CPD support
• A stable and well‑established Primary Care‑based ND service

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• GMC registration with licence to practise
• CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry or Paediatrics
• Minimum 3 years’ experience assessing CYP ADHD & Autism
• Strong skills in neurodevelopmental formulation and differential diagnosis
• Ability to manage complex comorbid presentations
• Experience supervising MDT clinicians
• Excellent communication with children, young people and families
• Safeguarding Level 3 (Children)

Desirable:

• ADOS/ADI‑R training
• Experience interpreting QB Test data
• Experience in primary care ND pathways or independent sector ND services
• Teaching or service development experience

Work Location

• Remote working (UK-based) with occasional in‑person meetings in Worcestershire.