Job Summary
The Consultant Psychiatrist is a senior clinical role responsible for delivering high-quality adult neurodevelopmental assessments and providing medical oversight within the service.

Main Duties of the Job

• Conducting adult ADHD and Autism diagnostic assessments in line with DSM-5 and NICE guidance
• Completing diagnostic documentation and reports within agreed service timeframes
• Initiating and overseeing ADHD medication management and titration where clinically indicated
• 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
• 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 a minimum of four comprehensive diagnostic assessments per week, alongside associated documentation, supervision, governance and service development activities.

About Us
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 neurodevelopmental pathway.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting adult ADHD and Autism diagnostic assessments in line with DSM-5 and NICE guidance
• Completing diagnostic documentation and reports within agreed service timeframes
• Initiating and overseeing ADHD medication management and titration where clinically indicated
• 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
• 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 a minimum of four comprehensive diagnostic assessments per week, alongside associated documentation, supervision, governance and service development activities.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Section 12 approval (or eligibility)
• Demonstrable experience in ADHD and/or Autism assessment and 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

Qualifications
Essential

• GMC registered Consultant Psychiatrist
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or Learning Disability Psychiatry

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.