Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Independent Clinical Network in Cheltenham

We are seeking dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists who share our core values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness to join us on site in Gloucestershire.

About the Role

As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist specialising in Autism assessments for children and adolescents aged 5-18, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive developmental histories using preferred methods/tools to evaluate children undergoing Autism assessments.
• Observing the child/young person during sessions and ensuring questions are asked in an age-appropriate and compassionate manner.
• Reviewing ADOS reports, developmental history, and relevant collateral information from home and school in the same session.
• Formulating a diagnosis, concluding the assessment, and providing feedback to the family in a kind, age-appropriate, and compassionate manner, including recommendations and signposting to local/national resources.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in planned clinics as well as cases where further information is required, and offering a separate follow-up session to conclude the diagnosis if needed.
• Producing 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).
• Requesting 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).
• Weekend availability.
• Free CPD opportunities and training for further neurodevelopmental assessments, such as ADHD.

What We’re Looking For

• GMC-registered doctor with a valid licence to practice.
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred, but not essential.
• Willing to do face to face clinics onsite in Gloucestershire.
• Expertise and confidence in ASD 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.
• Training opportunities, including gaining certification for assessments like ADOS-2.
• 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 for more information. 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 operate 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.