Consultant or Specialty Doctor – CAMHS Psychiatrist in England

Cpl UK Healthcare (formally RIG Locums) are currently looking for dedicated CAMHS Consultants or Specialty doctors for ADHD / ASD assessment work who share core values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness to join a growing team based in Kent and around the London area.

About the Role

• Conducting comprehensive developmental histories using preferred methods/tools to evaluate children undergoing autism assessments.
• Conducting ADHD assessments.
• Assessing children and young people aged 3 – 18 years.
• 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).
• Clinic sessions are delivered face to face in our Canterbury Clinic.
• 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.
• Training opportunities.
• 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.

Requirements

• Full GMC License to practice.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Relevant previous experience working in this type of position.
• We cannot offer sponsorship. We require the Right to Work in the UK.

Cpl UK Healthcare works with NHS Trusts all over the UK, alongside many private hospitals, and as a framework supplier, we have access to jobs nationwide as soon as they are needed. We can easily assist with updating your compliance, planning travel and accommodation, providing mandatory training/CPD courses and we are also a designated body with the GMC offering services for appraisal and revalidation. Here at Cpl UK Health, we like to get doctors onboarded as early as possible prior to their available period so they can complete registration in good time – this in turn allows the doctor to accept their perfect locum offer without delay.

The benefits of working with Cpl UK Healthcare

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants working solely in one Specialty.
• Highly negotiable hourly rates.
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme.
• Approved NHS Framework Supplier.
• Weekly Payroll.
• CPD training provided including BLS.
• Designated Body for the GMC.
• Appraisal and Revalidation support.

For more information on this role please contact Katalin Rusai or email with your CV for immediate consideration.

Not for you? Please feel free to pass on our details to anyone that may be interested in this position, and enter yourself into our referral bonus scheme.