ADHD Speciality Grade Psychiatrist in Birmingham

ModalityLLP is a large-scale provider of NHS Outpatient Services, renowned for its innovative approach to delivering efficient pathways for patients requiring specialist care, leading to high quality patient outcomes. We work in partnership with a number of hospitals across the country to collaboratively redesign outpatient services with more care being delivered in community settings.

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate ADHD Speciality Grade Psychiatrist to join our specialist ADHD team on a full-time basis. You will play a vital role in the support delivery of the community ADHD service supervised by the consultant specialist team. You will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the assessment, monitoring and follow up of patients with ADHD (and other neurodevelopmental disorders) for Modality LLP. You will maintain and improve standards in relation to neurodevelopmental disorders practice. This job is suitable for individuals who have a passion for working in an agile manner ensuring a high-quality service is provided. The postholder(s) will be committed to undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of their own competence.

Why Join Us?

• Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee discounts and benefits scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Education and career development pathways
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, flexible working options, and wellbeing initiatives

Main duties of the job

We are looking to expand our specialist ADHD team by recruiting an experienced Specialty Grade Psychiatrist. Our ADHD team is a multi-professional team whose primary focus is the assessment and treatment of adults presenting with ADHD symptoms, delivering high quality assessments and evidence-based treatment.

The postholder will conduct psychiatric assessments for adults accessing the service and carry out regular medication reviews for a caseload of patients, including monitoring of treatment response and management of complex presentations. The postholder will be required to work closely with the multidisciplinary team whilst also working autonomously, exercising a high level of clinical expertise and professional judgement. Applicants must possess demonstrable expertise in the assessment and management of ADHD and be able to evidence delivery of a similar role.

Our service model is primarily virtual, with patients assessed and managed via video and telephone consultations. A laptop and appropriate mobile working equipment will be provided.

About us

Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services across a number of regions in the UK. Our service offer and expertise include:

• Over 15 years of experience delivering community outpatient services
• Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers
• A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals
• Delivery of over 120,000 patient consultations per year
• Delivery of first consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral, from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week

At Modality Partnership LLP Division, our CARE values Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide everything we do, and you'll be joining a team that brings these values to life in every patient interaction and across the wider organisation.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents for a full Job Description outlining the core responsibilities of this role.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Vaccinations: Mandatory vaccination evidence is required for this role, including Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella.
• Right to work: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required at interview stage.
• References: References must be obtained prior to employment, including one from your current or most recent employer.
• Employment history: Any employment gaps of six weeks or more must be declared.

Personal Qualities

• Professional and responsible approach to work.
• Polite, confident, and effective telephone manner.
• Strong team player who works well with others.
• Smart, professional appearance at all times.
• Exercises tact and discretion in all situations.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to respond effectively to unforeseen events during a shift.
• Demonstrates flexibility towards new working practices and varying working hours.

Skills

• High professional and clinical standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-professional team and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload autonomously and safely.
• Willingness to make presentations to multidisciplinary groups.
• Willingness to work flexibly across community care settings as service needs dictate.
• Able to drive.

Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent medical degree.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
• Commitment to maintaining CPD in line with GMC requirements.

Experience

• Minimum two years' post-qualification experience in psychiatry.
• Demonstrable clinical experience in the assessment and management of ADHD in adults.
• Experience of working across disciplines and organisational boundaries.
• Evidence of involvement in service innovation or development of new clinical practices.
• Experience of delivering education to patients and/or healthcare professionals.

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.

Please note: Modality Partnership LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.