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Consultant in Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry (CYP ADHD & Autism)

The closing date is 20 March 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide senior clinical leadership across our CYP ADHD and Autism diagnostic pathways. You will act as the senior clinical decision-maker for complex cases, oversee MDT diagnostic processes, and ensure high quality, evidence based assessment for children and young people aged 6 to 18.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly developing neurodevelopmental service delivering clinician led, high governance, data driven care within a supportive and innovative primary care organisation.

Main duties of the job

  • Leading and quality assuring ADHD & Autism assessment and diagnostic pathways
  • Senior oversight of differential diagnosis and complex case formulation
  • Supervising MDT clinicians (GPs, psychologists, nurses, Band 7 assessors)
  • Providing senior review for high risk or atypical presentations
  • Contributing to governance, clinical audit, quality dashboards and service improvement
  • Ensuring NICE compliant, neurodiversity affirming standards of care

    • About us

    Vertis Health is a GP owned organisation delivering safe, evidence based community services across Worcestershire. Our neurodevelopmental pathways are expanding, and this consultant post ensures robust senior oversight and consistency in diagnostic standards.

    Details

    Date posted

    19 February 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £109,725 to £145,478 a year Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

    Reference number

    B0158-26-0015

    Job locations

    38 Kenilworth Close

    Crabbs Cross

    Redditch

    B97 5JX


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Consultant in Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry

    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

    Full Job Description attached

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Consultant in Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry

    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

    Full Job Description attached

    Person Specification

    Person Specification

    Essential

    • GMC registration with licence to practise
    • CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry OR Paediatrics
    • Significant experience in ADHD & Autism assessment in CYP (minimum 3 years)
    • Skilled in neurodevelopmental formulations
    • Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams
    • Understanding of NICE NG87 (ADHD), CG128 & CG170 (Autism)
    • Confidence managing complex comorbid presentations
    • Excellent communication skills with children, young people & families
    • Safeguarding level 3 (children)

    Desirable

    • ADOS/ADI-R training
    • Experience in private/independent sector pathways
    • Experience with QB Test interpretation
    • Experience working within primary care aligned ND services
    • Teaching and service development experience
    Person Specification

    Person Specification

    Essential

    • GMC registration with licence to practise
    • CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry OR Paediatrics
    • Significant experience in ADHD & Autism assessment in CYP (minimum 3 years)
    • Skilled in neurodevelopmental formulations
    • Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams
    • Understanding of NICE NG87 (ADHD), CG128 & CG170 (Autism)
    • Confidence managing complex comorbid presentations
    • Excellent communication skills with children, young people & families
    • Safeguarding level 3 (children)

    Desirable

    • ADOS/ADI-R training
    • Experience in private/independent sector pathways
    • Experience with QB Test interpretation
    • Experience working within primary care aligned ND services
    • Teaching and service development experience

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Vertis Health

    Address

    38 Kenilworth Close

    Crabbs Cross

    Redditch

    B97 5JX


    Employer's website

    https://www.vertishealth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Vertis Health

    Address

    38 Kenilworth Close

    Crabbs Cross

    Redditch

    B97 5JX


    Employer's website

    https://www.vertishealth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    HR Team

    hwicb.swhealthcare.hr@nhs.net

    01905969865

    Details

    Date posted

    19 February 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £109,725 to £145,478 a year Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

    Reference number

    B0158-26-0015

    Job locations

    38 Kenilworth Close

    Crabbs Cross

    Redditch

    B97 5JX


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