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

At Psicon, were passionate about helping unique minds to thrive and as one of the UKs largest providers of neurodevelopmental services, its our goal to support individuals and their families through the challenges of accessing high quality diagnostic assessments and post-diagnostic care.

We know that diagnostic services are stretched and as a trusted NHS provider of Autism and ADHD assessments since 2014, we actively support our patients to access their NHS assessment as quickly as possible.

With a greater understanding of neurodiversity, demand for Autism and ADHD assessments has drastically increased and to maintain our commitment of providing an assessment within six to nine months, were actively looking for qualified clinicians who share our passion for clinical excellence to join the team.

Job responsibilities

About the Role:

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.

Our Clinics:

• 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.

What Were Looking For:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours, with availability 7 days a week to suit your lifestyle (subject to the Working Time Directive).
• Competitive per assessment rates, outside IR35.
• Regular supervision and opportunities to enhance your assessment skills.
• Training opportunities, including gaining certification for assessments like ADOS-2.
• Full administrative support for appointment scheduling and report writing.
• Access to free CPD sessions led by industry experts.
• A unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of children, young people, and their families navigating undiagnosed neurodiversity.

Person Specification

Experience

• 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.

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.

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working