Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Clinical Partners Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in children's mental health is seeking Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in Bristol. This role involves diagnosing and treating ADHD and ASD in young patients, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans. Candidates should hold full GMC registration and MRCPsych status. The position offers flexibility as full-time or part-time consultancy, along with professional support and a commitment to safeguarding. Applicants should possess the legal right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist with experience in ADHD and ASD.
• Enhanced DBS check – less than 3 years old required.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments.
• Develop personalised treatment plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for holistic care.

Skills

Diagnosing and treating ADHD

Diagnosing and treating ASD

Mental Health Legislation knowledge

Risk management principles

Education

Full GMC Registration (Specialist register)

Current MRCPsych status (or equivalent)

Job description

Demand for our services is ever growing especially among children and young people seeking a diagnosis for autism and ADHD. To help meet that demand, we are looking for Consultant Child and Adolescent psychiatrists to join our team on a self-employed basis.

You will have a strong background in diagnosing and treating ADHD, ASD, and other psychiatric conditions in young patients. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, developing personalised treatment plans, and collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.

Your day-to-day will be supported by our bespoke mental health platform from which you can manage all your patient bookings, pre-assessment questionnaires and reporting.

On-site working will be required in Bristol, where you will also have access to one of our comfortable and spacious clinics.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist – with relevant experience in ADHD (Young DIVA-5), ASD (ADI‑R trained).
• Full GMC Registration (Specialist register)
• Current MRCPsych status (or equivalent)
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check – less than 3 years old
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Legislation, risk management principles and practical risk assessment

What We Can Offer You

• You will find professional support from across the business, including:
• The option to connect to our RO who is on hand to assist with all aspects of revalidation and annual appraisals
• Weekly SPA time for permanent employed employees
• A fully trained triage team of psychology assistants to help manage your patient relationships

Full-time or part-time consultancy work available.

We are proactively recruiting to this role which may result in the advert being closed early. All CVs received at that point will be considered.

Clinical Partners is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and expect all workers to share this commitment and these values. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and are in line with our Safeguarding Policy.

Equal Opportunities Employer

At Clinical Partners we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and strive to provide a supportive and respectful environment for all employees.

DBS Check Requirement

Please note that this position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our clients and staff. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check before commencing employment.