Vertis Health

Consultant Paediatrician (CYP ADHD & Autism)

The closing date is 20 March 2026

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Job summary

As Consultant Paediatrician, you will provide senior clinical leadership and assurance across our CYP ADHD Assessment Service and CYP Autism Assessment Service (Right to Choose and locally commissioned pathways). You will oversee the delivery of NICE aligned diagnostic assessments for children and young people aged 6 to 18, support MDT colleagues, and ensure outstanding clinical governance and safeguarding practices.

You will contribute to shaping a high performing, multi agency model blending remote and in person appointments, structured developmental assessments, MDT reviews, and robust triage and reporting processes.

Main duties of the job

ADHD Pathway
  • Undertake or sign off ADHD diagnostic assessments using DSM5/ICD11 criteria and validated tools.
  • Provide senior opinion on complex or borderline cases.
  • Oversee triage decisions and advise on evidence required before assessment.
  • Determine when QB Test or cognitive assessment is needed and interpret results.
  • Produce clear diagnostic outcome letters and care plans aligned with NICE guidance.
  • Identify comorbidities and escalate safeguarding concerns as appropriate.
Autism Pathway
  • Lead and/or sign off MDT Autism assessments including history, observation, and structured tools (e.g., ADOS).
  • Provide senior input into complex or atypical presentations.
  • Advise when additional assessments (SaLT / cognitive / structured interviews) are required.
  • Produce highquality diagnostic reports and postassessment plans.
MDT Leadership & Governance
  • Lead weekly MDT meetings covering triage, complex cases, safeguarding and governance.
  • Supervise GPs, psychologists, Band 7 clinicians, and other team members.
  • Ensure assessments meet NICE standards and service SOP requirements.
  • Contribute to audit, QI, medicines management, and PSIRFaligned governance.
Safeguarding
  • Maintain Level 3 safeguarding competence.
  • Escalate and manage safeguarding concerns following GMC guidance

About us

Vertis Health is a GPowned organisation delivering highquality, evidencebased community services across Worcestershire. Our Children & Young Peoples Neurodevelopmental Services provide ADHD and Autism diagnostic pathways following robust governance, multidisciplinary practice, and national NICE guidance.

We are expanding our senior clinical team and are seeking an experienced Consultant Paediatrician to support our growing ADHD and Autism assessment services for children and young people aged 618.

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

B0158-26-0016

Job locations

38 Kenilworth Close

Crabbs Cross

Redditch

B97 5JX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Consultant Paediatrician Children & Young Peoples Neurodevelopmental Services

CYP Neurodevelopmental Services (ADHD & Autism Assessments)

Directorate:Neurodevelopmental & Mental Health

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

Hours:Sessionsnegotiable

Contract/Grade:£109,725 £145,478

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

Full Job Description attached

Job description

Job responsibilities

Consultant Paediatrician Children & Young Peoples Neurodevelopmental Services

CYP Neurodevelopmental Services (ADHD & Autism Assessments)

Directorate:Neurodevelopmental & Mental Health

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

Hours:Sessionsnegotiable

Contract/Grade:£109,725 £145,478

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

Full Job Description attached

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

  • Essential Qualifications:
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
  • MRCPCH or equivalent.
  • CCT in Paediatrics (General / Community /Neuro disability) or within 6 months.
  • Essential Skills & Experience:
  • Extensive experience assessing ADHD & Autism in CYP.
  • Experience using Autism diagnostic tools (ADOS or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with validated ADHD tools (Conners, Vanderbilt).
  • Ability to synthesise multi-setting evidence (NICE NG87 & CG128).
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  • Experience supervising MDT staff.
  • Level 3 Safeguarding training (per Intercollegiate Document).[fflm.ac.uk]
  • Strong understanding of NICE requirement not to use any autism tool in isolation (CG128).[apps.asha.org]
  • Experience writing high quality clinical reports.

Desirable

  • ADOS/ADIR trained.
  • Experience in community paediatrics/neuro disability(BACCH model roles).
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  • Familiarity with QB Test interpretation.
  • Prior experience in Right to Choose or independent assessment services.
Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

  • Essential Qualifications:
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
  • MRCPCH or equivalent.
  • CCT in Paediatrics (General / Community /Neuro disability) or within 6 months.
  • Essential Skills & Experience:
  • Extensive experience assessing ADHD & Autism in CYP.
  • Experience using Autism diagnostic tools (ADOS or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with validated ADHD tools (Conners, Vanderbilt).
  • Ability to synthesise multi-setting evidence (NICE NG87 & CG128).
  • [nice.org.uk],[nice.org.uk]
  • Experience supervising MDT staff.
  • Level 3 Safeguarding training (per Intercollegiate Document).[fflm.ac.uk]
  • Strong understanding of NICE requirement not to use any autism tool in isolation (CG128).[apps.asha.org]
  • Experience writing high quality clinical reports.

Desirable

  • ADOS/ADIR trained.
  • Experience in community paediatrics/neuro disability(BACCH model roles).
  • [bacch.org.uk]
  • Familiarity with QB Test interpretation.
  • Prior experience in Right to Choose or independent assessment services.

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

B0158-26-0016

Job locations

38 Kenilworth Close

Crabbs Cross

Redditch

B97 5JX


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