Virtual ADHD Psychiatrist
NHS
West Midlands, United Kingdom Full-time posted 2 hours ago in Healthcare & Medical-
Job ID 2764458
Job Description
We are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a committed and empathetic Psychiatrist to become part of our groundbreaking REMOTE Adult ADHD Assessment Service. This innovative initiative is designed to tackle the increasing demand for ADHD assessments, alleviating NHS waiting lists and ensuring that adults receive timely and effective support.
If you are shortlisted for this position, you will have the chance to discuss the specifics of this new service during a call with our clinical lead, giving you insight into what we have to offer.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and diagnose ADHD, taking into account coexisting conditions and risk factors.
- Monitor treatment efficacy and manage potential side effects.
- Prescribe and adjust medications as appropriate within your scope of practice.
- Provide post-diagnostic guidance, psychoeducation, and ongoing support.
- Conduct physical assessments related to medication management.
- Build therapeutic rapport with service users and their families.
- Accurately document clinical details using electronic systems.
- Advise on additional assessments or interventions when necessary.
- Craft management plans and actively involve service users in their care strategies.
- Respond effectively to urgent situations while managing associated risks.
About Us
HealthHarmonie Ltd is an agile and expanding organization based in the dynamic city center of Birmingham. Since our inception in 2003, we have evolved alongside the healthcare sector, establishing a prominent presence throughout the UK. We collaborate with various NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups to offer patients convenient access to community healthcare services closer to home.
Job Duties
We are on the lookout for Psychiatrists, both at Consultant and Specialty Grade levels, to join our pioneering ADHD service.
Essential Duties:
- Conduct thorough assessments and reassessments of adults with suspected ADHD.
- Perform medication follow-ups and offer pharmacological treatments.
- Design and implement non-medical treatment strategies for adult ADHD.
- Participate in service enhancement and collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Keep precise clinical records and maintain a standard of high-quality care.
Qualifications
- Registered with the GMC as a Doctor, holding relevant qualifications (e.g., MBChB/MBChC/MBBS).
- A minimum of six months’ experience in the field of psychiatry.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills and experience in multi-professional and multi-agency collaborations.
- Flexible remote working options to suit your lifestyle.
- Opportunities available for professional growth and ongoing training.
- Access to a supportive network of clinical professionals.
- A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment dedicated to innovation and excellence.
Person Specification
- GMC registered Doctor with appropriate qualifications (e.g., MBChB/MBChC/MBBS).
- Minimum six months of experience in psychiatry is essential.
- Experience in supervisory roles and multi-agency teamwork.
- Experience with adult ADHD is highly desirable.
Compliance Requirements
This role falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any prior convictions.