Paediatrician in Canterbury inCanterbury PUBLISHED THU 16 JAN 2025 Jump to job information section

We are seeking dedicated Paediatricians who share our core values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness to join our growing team.

As a Paediatrician 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 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.

About us

Our Clinical services:

• Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
• Remote assessments.
• Other options available like 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.