Child And Adolescent PsychiatristinCanterburyinCanterburyPUBLISHED TUE 4 FEB 2025
Opportunity to specialise in autism assessments for children and adolescents, making a significant impact on their lives.
Flexible working hours, allowing for a better work-life balance and the ability to accommodate personal schedules.
The possibility of remote or hybrid working arrangements, providing convenience and adaptability to different lifestyles.
Collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing learning and professional relationships.
Access to free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and training in further neurodevelopmental assessments.
Competitive pay structure based on assessments, allowing for potentially high earnings depending on workload.
Supportive administrative structure, including assistance with formatting and quality control of reports, enabling focus on clinical work.
Psicon is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Canterbury to specialize in autism and ADHD assessments for children and adolescents aged 5-18. Key responsibilities include conducting thorough developmental histories, observing and engaging with young patients in a compassionate manner, reviewing relevant documentation, and delivering clear diagnostic feedback to families. The role also involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team when necessary, producing detailed diagnostic reports following DSM-5 standards within 48 hours, and managing onward referrals as needed.
The position offers flexibility in working days and the option for remote or hybrid work arrangements. Psychiatrists can expect up to four assessments daily, compensated on a competitive basis, with additional support for administrative tasks. There's a commitment to continuous professional development, providing free training opportunities for further assessments in areas like ADHD.
The position offers flexibility in working days and the option for remote or hybrid work arrangements. Psychiatrists can expect up to four assessments daily, compensated on a competitive basis, with additional support for administrative tasks. There's a commitment to continuous professional development, providing free training opportunities for further assessments in areas like ADHD.
Opportunity to specialise in autism assessments for children and adolescents, making a significant impact on their lives.
Flexible working hours, allowing for a better work-life balance and the ability to accommodate personal schedules.
The possibility of remote or hybrid working arrangements, providing convenience and adaptability to different lifestyles.
Collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing learning and professional relationships.
Access to free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and training in further neurodevelopmental assessments.
Competitive pay structure based on assessments, allowing for potentially high earnings depending on workload.
Supportive administrative structure, including assistance with formatting and quality control of reports, enabling focus on clinical work.
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.
- Conducting ADHD 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 the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in cases where further information is required, and offering a separate follow-up session to conclude the diagnosis.
- 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.
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Our Clinics:
- Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
- Remote work.
- Other options available such as hybrid, depending on your location.
- Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, accommodating your schedule.
- Free CPD opportunities and training for further neurodevelopmental assessments, such as ADHD.
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