Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry or PaediatricsNHS

Job summary

Vertis Health is looking for an experienced and committed Pediatrician or Psychiatrist to join our developing Children and Young People's ADHD and ASD Assessment Services.

This is an opportunity to take on a senior clinical role within a growing multidisciplinary service built around high-quality, person-centred assessment and care.

The post will have a particular focus on assessing children and young people referred to the ASD and ADHD pathway. The successful applicant will work across the CYP neurodevelopmental service and must have appropriate knowledge and practical experience of autism and ADHD assessment.

You will join a senior paediatric medical team that includes a Clinical Lead and a Consultant Paediatrician. Working within this structure, you will provide additional specialist medical capacity, support continuity of care and provide appropriate deputy and backstop cover during periods of absence.

The role will complement, rather than replace or duplicate, the responsibilities of the Clinical Lead and Consultant Paediatrician. It will strengthen the service's senior medical resilience and contribute to safe, consistent and timely decision-making across the ADHD and ASD pathways.

Alongside clinical work, you will contribute to the development of the service and its workforce. Including mentoring less experienced colleagues, supporting clinical learning, contributing to multidisciplinary working and helping us build a skilled and sustainable neurodevelopmental workforce.

Main duties of the job

The postholder's principal responsibility will be to undertake high-quality clinical work within the Children and Young People's ADHD and ASD Assessment Services.

• undertaking comprehensive paediatric and neurodevelopmental assessments
• independently assessing children and young people referred for possible ADHD
• medication prescribing for ADHD CYPs as indicated
• contributing medical expertise to ASD assessments and the wider neurodevelopmental pathway
• gathering, interpreting and integrating information from children, young people, families, education settings and other professionals
• considering relevant differential diagnoses, co-occurring conditions and areas of clinical complexity
• formulating clear, balanced and evidence-based clinical conclusions
• contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic formulation and decision-making
• preparing clear, accurate and timely clinical records and reports
• communicating assessment findings and outcomes sensitively and clearly
• identifying and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns, clinical risks and cases requiring escalation
• contributing to clinical triage and decisions about prioritisation or onward direction of referrals
• providing senior medical advice within the postholders competence and agreed responsibilities
• supporting continuity across the paediatric element of the service
• working in accordance with agreed clinical pathways, standard operating procedures, professional standards and governance arrangements.

Job description

Join a service at an exciting stage of growth, where you will have the opportunity to shape and influence how neurodevelopmental assessment services are delivered for children, young people and families. We are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

This role offers a balance of clinical autonomy and team support. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who value professional expertise, shared learning and continuous improvement. We actively encourage clinicians to contribute ideas, help refine pathways and play a meaningful role in service development.

We recognise the importance of creating a positive working environment that enables clinicians to deliver their best work. Our approach promotes flexibility, professional respect and a strong focus on wellbeing. We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development and helping our clinicians maintain and expand their specialist knowledge and skills within neurodevelopmental practice.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a diverse population of children and young people, making a tangible difference through timely assessment, clear clinical recommendations and collaborative working with families and partner agencies. The role offers variety, professional challenge and the opportunity to be part of a service that is focused on innovation, quality and positive outcomes.

Whether you are looking to further develop your expertise in ADHD and autism assessment or seeking a senior clinical role within a forward-thinking organisation, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a service that is making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

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About us

Vertis Health is a federation of general practices delivering high-quality NHS services across Worcestershire. We were founded by local primary care clinicians and are owned by the practices we serve. As a purpose-led limited company, the money we generate is reinvested into the local healthcare economy, helping to strengthen services, support innovation and improve patient care.

Our neurodevelopmental services are being built around clinical quality, meaningful outcomes and strong governance. You will join an organisation that understands NHS systems and values while giving experienced clinicians the opportunity to influence, develop and improve services.

Depending on the role, our benefits include access to the NHS Pension, structured learning and development, clinical leadership opportunities, career progression and genuine flexibility.

If you want to help build a clinically rigorous, compassionate and sustainable service, we would be pleased to hear from you.