Consultant Psychiatrist National ADHD and Autism Service


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE5 8AZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	30 Nov 2026

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Summary

The post holder will collaboratively assess the needs of service users, maintain records associated with this process, provides further follow-up, and communicate with local agencies. The post-holder will assist with co-ordinating the clinical activities of the service and support the multidisciplinary team across the Directorate to further develop the assessment and treatment of patients referred to the service. The post-holder will take part in other clinical and organisational meetings as required (for example business meetings). The post-holder will take part in the Trust clinical governance programme, including active involvement in clinical audit, assessment of untoward incidents, and complaints management. Key personnel and peer group The post-holder will be an integral part of the team involved in delivering and developing our wider neurodevelopmental disorders services. There is a highly supportive peer group. To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures. To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively using SLaMs ePJS (electronic patient journey system). To undertake the administrative duties and record-keeping associated with the care of patients. To carry a mobile smart phone during work hours provided and paid for by the service, and be contactable by members of the team or other colleagues by phone and email. To work flexibly and creatively as part of a multidisciplinary team promoting informed risk taking and anti-discriminatory practice. To communicate clearly and effectively with staff of all major disciplines concerned with the provision of mental health care. To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.

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