Consultant Psychiatrist

Tokitan; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health services provider in Brighton is seeking two full-time Consultant Psychiatrists for a year-long contract. The successful candidates will develop a neurodevelopment pathway, deliver a primary care ADHD assessment service, and treat patients. Candidates should have experience with Autism Spectrum Conditions and strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside expert neuropsychiatrists and contribute to improving the service for adults with ADHD and ASC.

Qualifications

• Experience with Autism Spectrum Conditions, ADHD, Tourettes syndrome, and Tic disorder.
• Ability to supervise Nurse Prescribers in ADHD medication.
• Willingness to receive training from national expert neuropsychiatrists.

Responsibilities

• Develop a system-wide neurodevelopment pathway for primary care providers.
• Deliver a primary care ADHD assessment service.
• Assess and treat patients with ADHD, Autism, Tics, and Tourette's.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Consultant Psychiatrist

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working in the field of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) including ADHD? The Neurodevelopmental Service (NDS) is looking for two full-time Consultant Psychiatrists for an initial fixed-term 1‑year contract. The NDS is a specialist diagnostic and consultation service based in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex, serving adults with suspected ASC, ADHD, Tourettes syndrome, and Tic disorder. The service is delivered by senior nurse practitioners and a weekly multidisciplinary clinic comprising a neuropsychiatrist, a consultant psychologist, and a speech and language therapist. The post involves developing a system-wide ND pathway and delivering a primary care ADHD assessment service, including training, consultation, and supervision of local GPs and primary care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop a system-wide neurodevelopment (ND) pathway, beginning with an initial pilot for a primary care provider collaboration.
• Deliver a primary care ADHD assessment service, providing training, consultation and supervision to local GPs and primary care health professionals to ensure diagnostic and treatment work.
• Assess and treat patients with ADHD, Autism, Tics and Tourette's, and supervise Nurse Prescribers in initiating, titrating, and evaluating ADHD medication.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including service users, third sector providers, and internal/external partners.

Qualifications

• Consultant Psychiatrist with an interest or experience in ASC, ADHD, Tourettes syndrome, and Tic disorder.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Willingness to receive training and support from national expert neuropsychiatrists.