Job summary
- Main area
- Consultant Psychiatrist
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Other
- Employer
- Vertis Health
- Employer type
- Public (Non NHS)
- Town
- Redditch
- Salary
- £109,725.00 - £145,478.00 per year
- Closing
- 20/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Psychiatrist Adult ADHD & ASD Services
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to provide senior clinical leadership across our Adult ADHD and Adult ASD services. The postholder will ensure safe, NICE aligned assessment, diagnosis, medication management and complex case decision making within a remote first service model.
This role is suited to a consultant who is confident in Adult ADHD, ASD differential diagnosis, psychopharmacology and digital first care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Senior psychiatric assessment and diagnostic clarification for complex Adult ADHD presentations
- Consultant level input into Adult ASD assessments requiring specialist expertise
- Oversight of medication initiation, titration and stabilisation in line with NICE NG87 & UKAAN guidance
- Clinical leadership in MDT meetings; supervision and advice to clinicians across the service
- Governance contributions including audit, medicines management and incident review
- Consultant sign off for Shared Care readiness and communication with GP partners
- Promote safe, effective remote psychiatric practice using EMIS and digital platforms
About You
Essential:
- GMC registration with licence to practise
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry (or equivalent)
- Extensive experience in Adult ADHD assessment and treatment
- Competence in ASD differential diagnosis
- Strong psychopharmacology knowledge, including controlled drug prescribing
- Confident working within a digital first clinical model
- Strong safeguarding knowledge (adults)
Desirable:
- UKAAN training (assessment or titration)
- Experience in community or primary care led ADHD services
- Audit, QI, teaching or supervisory experience
What We Offer
- Competitive consultant salary
- NHS Pension
- Flexible remote sessions
- Supportive, MDT led working environment
- Clear governance, structured CPD and opportunities to shape service development
Pre Employment Requirements
- Enhanced DBS
- Proof of medical indemnity
How to apply -
Please apply using the NHS Jobs link: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0158-26-0042
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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38 Kenilworth Close
Redditch
Worcestershire
B97 5JX
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