Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult ADHD

Overview

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in our Adult ADHD service, you will deliver expert assessment, diagnosis and ongoing treatment for adults with ADHD, addressing co-occurring mental health needs. You will develop personalised care plans and work within a multidisciplinary team to provide a patient-centred service that improves wellbeing and long-term outcomes. The role includes clinical leadership, service development, teaching and quality improvement, contributing to a transformative ADHD program. Based at Amesbury Health Centre, Salisbury, this 40-hour role offers NHS-aligned progression and flexible working options.

Pay / Benefits

• NHS pension
• CPD and professional development opportunities
• flexible working arrangements
• discounts via My Reward Hub
• access to wellbeing resources and career coaching
• environment supporting innovation and quality standards

Responsibilities

• Specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with ADHD
• Prescribe, monitor, and review medications per NICE guidance
• Collaborate with primary care and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Develop personalised care plans to support wellbeing and independence
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision for junior staff and MDT
• Contribute to medical education, training, and professional development
• Lead or participate in audits, governance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support discharge planning and transitions of care across settings

Key requirements

• Full GMC registration
• Eligibility for GMC Specialist Register in General Adult Psychiatry
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or expected within six months
• Significant experience in ADHD assessment and management
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders and related psychiatric presentations
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to patient-centred care and CPD
• Ability to contribute to governance, QA, and service development

• Strong communication (verbal and written)
• Collaboration and team leadership
• Commitment to patient-centred care
• Adherence to NICE guidance for prescribing and monitoring medications
• Clinical governance and safeguarding processes
• Audit and quality improvement participation

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