Adult Clinical Director in London

Salary: £90,000 - £95,000

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

Direct Reports: Clinical Care Hub

Location: Remote/Hybrid (with some in-person meetings each month) - London

Join Us at The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence: Shaping the Future of Accessible Healthcare. At CARE ADHD, we are revolutionising private healthcare by making ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) and ADHD assessments and treatment more affordable and accessible to those who need it. Our client‑centred approach, combined with lean methodology and a focus on continuous improvement, drives our commitment to excellence.

What we are looking for?

We are seeking an experienced prescribing clinician with significant leadership experience in adult ADHD and Autism services who can take overall responsibility for the clinical leadership, governance, and development of our adult pathway. As Clinical Director, you will lead the continued growth and improvement of the service while ensuring that the highest standards of clinical quality, safety, and safeguarding are maintained.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leadership and Service Development: Lead the growth, development, and continuous improvement of our adult ADHD & Autism service, shaping how we deliver gold‑standard care.
• Clinical Governance and Risk Management: Ensure systems for case supervision and monitoring standards of practice are embedded throughout the service.
• Clinical Practice: Carry out, and oversee staff carrying out, specialist neurodevelopmental assessments that truly get to the heart of what our service users need.
• Workforce Leadership and Development: Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and support for clinicians across the service.
• Research, Audit and Quality Improvement: Lead and participate in service audits, reflective practice, and service evaluation to shape future care.
• Regulatory and Professional Standards: Maintain your own CPD and produce evidence for annual appraisals in line with the organisation’s clinical dimensions and indicators.
• Partnership and External Engagement: Build strong relationships with schools, local authorities, third‑sector organisations, and healthcare partners.

To thrive in this role you’ll need to:

• A recognised clinical qualification (e.g. psychiatrist, paediatrician, nurse prescriber, pharmacist) with active registration and prescribing rights.
• Extensive experience in adult ADHD and Autism assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Significant leadership experience in mental health services or equivalent neurodevelopmental settings.
• Deep understanding of safeguarding and mental health systems.
• Proven ability to embed clinical governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Confidence in managing complexity, from challenging cases to organisational change.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

What We Value:

• Kindness – treating colleagues, partners, and everyone we support, with respect and care.
• Transparency – being open and honest so that trust can grow.
• Reflection – pausing to learn from experience and improve together.
• Growth mindset – always welcoming feedback and challenges as opportunities to develop.
• Accountability – taking ownership of our actions and outcomes.
• Collaboration – sharing ideas, supporting one another, and celebrating collective success.

Why join us?

• Shape a national adult ADHD and Autism service at the forefront of healthtech innovation.
• Work with a high‑calibre, supportive, and mission‑driven senior team.
• Flexible hybrid working with in‑person time at our beautiful Canary Wharf based office.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday (plus UK public holidays)
• Team get‑togethers
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Office equipment when you join
• Pension contribution

Our Hiring Process:

We aim to make our hiring process as streamlined as possible. All shortlisted Candidates will be invited to a Talent Call with a member of our Talent Acquisition Team.

At Care ADHD, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those from historically marginalised communities.