Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Neurodevelopmental Services – ADHD Medication Titration Lead
Reports to: Clinical Director
Salary: Competitive
Location: Basingstoke - Hybrid (with occasional travel to office as required)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Skylight Psychiatry is a CQC-registered independent healthcare provider delivering specialist neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment services across England. We provide evidence-based, person-centred care for individuals with ADHD, Autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions through digitally enabled clinical pathways supported by multidisciplinary teams and robust clinical governance frameworks. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our clinical team and provide senior clinical leadership within our ADHD medication pathway.
Role Purpose
The Consultant Psychiatrist is a senior clinical role responsible for delivering high-quality adult neurodevelopmental care and providing medical oversight within the service. The post holder will play a key role in supporting and developing our ADHD medication titration pathway
Key Responsibilities
- Providing senior clinical oversight for complex or escalated cases within the pathway
- Providing formal clinical supervision and oversight to Specialty Doctors and other non-consultant grade clinicians
- Leading and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions
- Contributing to clinical governance activities including audit, incident review and quality improvement initiatives
- Supporting the ongoing development of clinical pathways and service delivery
- Expected clinical activity is running one clinic a week to review complex patients or escalated cases, alongside associated documentation, supervision, governance and service development activities.
Person Specification
Essential
- GMC registered Consultant Psychiatrist
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Section 12 approval (or eligibility)
- Demonstrable experience in ADHD assessment and medication management
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and clinical governance
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication skills and digital literacy
Desirable
- Experience working within neurodevelopmental assessment services
- Experience contributing to service development or pathway design
- Understanding of CQC regulatory frameworks
- Leadership, medical management or quality improvement training
Benefits:
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the service
- Annual salary review
- 25 days annual leave.
- Pension scheme offered
- Birthday off as additional leave
- Work related electronic devices provided
At Skylight Psychiatry, we are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We recognise that diverse teams encourage creativity and productivity, so we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Together, we create an environment that values and celebrates diversity!
Job Types: Full-time Permanent
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Basingstoke, RG24 8AG.
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Consultant Psychiatrist - ADHD Medication Titration Lead in Basingstoke employer: Skylight Psychiatry Ltd
Skylight Psychiatry is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With a commitment to quality and governance in mental health services, employees benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone can thrive and contribute meaningfully to improving lives.
