Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

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

Psicon is aspecialist neurodevelopmental service working both privately and with variousNHS trusts to provide autism and ADHD assessments. We are an independentorganisation, but most of our work is for the NHS, whom we are proud tosupport. Assessments are carried out by our team of associate clinicians from arange of clinical backgrounds, in satellite clinics across the country andremotely. Psicon is committed to offering the best psychological support andhealthcare available. We take an innovative approach to the delivery of ourservices and ensure that they are of the highest standards in the industry.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

GMC-registered doctor with a valid license to practice. CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred, but not essential. Expertise and confidence in autism spectrum disorder ASD and/or 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.