🚀 Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Independent Clinician Network

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Independent Clinician Network

We are seeking dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists who share our core values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness to join our growing team.

About The Role

• Conduct comprehensive developmental histories and evaluate children undergoing autism assessments.
• Conduct ADHD assessments.
• Assess children and young people aged 3–18 years.
• Observe the child/young person during sessions and ensure questions are asked in an age‑appropriate and compassionate manner.
• Review ADOS reports, developmental history, and relevant collateral information from home and school in the same session.
• Formulate a diagnosis, conclude the assessment, and provide feedback to the family in a kind, age‑appropriate, and compassionate manner, including recommendations and sign‑posting to local/national resources.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in planned clinics as well as cases where further information is required and offer a separate follow‑up session to conclude the diagnosis if needed.
• Produce high‑quality, detailed diagnostic reports within 48 hours post‑assessment, adhering to DSM‑5 criteria and report templates. (Admin support for formatting and quality control is provided).
• Request onward referrals as clinically necessary, in line with local NHS Trust/ICB protocols.

Our Clinics

• Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self‑employed, outside IR35).
• Deliver Remote assessments.
• Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, accommodating your schedule.
• Free CPD opportunities and training for further neurodevelopmental assessments, such as ADHD.

What We're Looking For

• GMC‑registered doctor with a valid license to practice.
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred, but not essential.
• Expertise and confidence in ASD and ADHD assessments for children and young people.
• Up to date with revalidation and appraisal processes.
• A professional who embodies our values of trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.
• Passionate about delivering clinical excellence for every child and young person.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours, with availability 7 days a week to suit your lifestyle (subject to the Working Time Directive).
• Competitive per assessment rates, outside IR35.
• Regular supervision and opportunities to enhance your assessment skills.
• Full administrative support for appointment scheduling and report writing.
• Access to free CPD sessions led by industry experts.
• A unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of children, young people, and their families navigating undiagnosed neurodiversity.

Additional Information / Contacting Us

For further information please email or call the Psicon Recruitment Team on .

Should you wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments or assistance you might need in the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will do our best to support you.

Please note, Psicon operates a ‘safer recruitment’ policy and will require candidates to undergo full referencing (covering a 3‑year period), an enhanced DBS check, provide evidence of up‑to‑date mandatory training, the right to live and work in the UK as well as appropriate indemnity insurance for working in a self‑employed capacity.

GMC registered clinicians will also be required to provide the details of their Responsible Officer, evidence of up‑to‑date appraisal and revalidation.