Remote CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Overview

As a Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist, you will lead on the diagnostic formulation and pharmacological management of young people referred for ADHD assessment. You will work collaboratively with psychologists, nurse prescribers, and family members to ensure holistic, family-centred care.

Each young person will have completed:

• Initial referral screening and risk stratification
• Baseline forms/ family/developmental history
• A structured diagnostic interview (e.g., Conors/ DIVA or similar), conducted by an assistant or clinical psychologist
• Supporting reports from parents and schools

Your role is to synthesise this information, conduct a full psychiatric evaluation, confirm or exclude an ADHD diagnosis, and initiate pharmacological treatment where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct 60-minute diagnostic assessments (Assessment B) based on DSM-5/ICD-11
• Review supporting documentation from families, schools, and psychology team
• Provide diagnostic feedback and engage families in shared decision-making
• Prescribe and monitor ADHD medications in accordance with NICE and BNF-C guidelines
• Lead titration appointments:
• Initial titration (30 mins clinical + 15 mins admin)
• Follow-ups (20 mins clinical + 10 mins admin)
• Monitor treatment response and side effects using patient-submitted data
• Participate in safeguarding decision-making and escalate concerns appropriately
• Attend monthly multidisciplinary team meetings and optional peer supervision sessions
• Maintain high standards of documentation and digital governance via EMIS

What We Offer

• A structured, family-inclusive remote ADHD pathway with a focus on clinical quality
• Pre-assessment data, baseline screening, and structured interviews completed prior to your review
• Multidisciplinary support from psychology, nursing, and admin teams
• Robust safeguarding systems and digital clinical alerts
• Remote-first working model with autonomy and schedule flexibility
• Regular opportunities for peer learning and professional development
• Medico-legally sound governance model with shared responsibility

Requirements

• Full GMC registration and CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or equivalent)
• At least 1 year of experience diagnosing and treating ADHD in under-18s
• Familiarity with NICE NG87, BNF-C, and national safeguarding standards
• Skilled in family engagement, school liaison, and neurodevelopmental formulation
• Comfortable with remote platforms (e.g., EMIS, video consultations)
• Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding Level 3 training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Requirements
• -Full GMC registration and CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or equivalent)
• -At least 1 year of experience diagnosing and treating ADHD in under-18s
• Familiarity with NICE NG87, BNF-C, and national safeguarding standards
• -Skilled in family engagement, school liaison, and neurodevelopmental formulation
• -Comfortable with remote platforms (e.g., EMIS, video consultations)
• Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding Level 3 training

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

Medinet Clinical Services Limited

Address

Arthur House, 21 Mere Green Road

Mere Green

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 5BL

Employer's website

https://www.ukmedinet.com/ (Opens in a new tab)