Speciality doctor in CAMHS - neurodevelopmental

In this role you will perform structured neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments for children and young people within established ADHD/Autism pathways. You will integrate multi-source information, deliver clear diagnoses and formulations, and provide tailored psychoeducation and management planning. You will work within a neurodiversity‑affirming culture and contribute to governance, service development, and CPD. This position offers flexible, hybrid working across remote and in-person assessments and a chance to impact access to accurate neurodevelopmental diagnoses.

• Flexible working
• Remote assessments
• Permanent contract

• Conduct structured diagnostic assessments for children and young people
• Perform focused clinical interviews with families
• Review developmental histories, school reports, and standardized tools
• Diagnose ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorders and co-occurring conditions
• Work within defined ADHD/autism pathways and governance
• Create biopsychosocial formulations and evidence-based decisions
• Provide structured feedback and psychoeducation to patients and families
• Offer management planning, including behavioral strategies and educational support
• Explain medication pathways when appropriate
• Produce clear clinical reports with rationale and recommendations
• Collaborate with Stage 1 clinicians, multidisciplinary colleagues, and admin teams
• Engage in governance, CPD, audit, and quality improvement activities
• Support flexible, remote/in-person working patterns and avoid on-call duties

• Substantial experience in ADHD and/or ASD diagnostic assessment pathways in children and young people
• Experience of structured neurodevelopmental assessment
• Experience applying DSM-5 and ICD-10/11 criteria
• Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic formulation skills
• Ability to synthesize complex multi-source information
• Excellent communication with children, young people, and families
• Ability to work independently within defined pathways and seek supervision when needed
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Minimum 4 years postgraduate clinical experience

• Clear communication with families
• Independent working within structured pathways
• Sound clinical judgment
• Creyos
• QbCheck
• DSM-5