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Consultant Paediatrician – Autism Assessment Services - Locum - 1 Day Minimum
Are you a Consultant Paediatrician with a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people?
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Consultant Paediatricians to join our growing CYP Assessment Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality autism assessments for children and young people.
The company values of commitment, trust, integrity and kindness are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for clinicians who share these values and are committed to providing families with a positive, respectful and compassionate assessment experience.
About the Role
As a Consultant Paediatrician, you will play a key role in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for children predominantly aged 3-5.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting face-to-face ASD assessments for children and young people.
- Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Observing children and young people during MDT assessment sessions and ensuring questions are asked in an age-appropriate, sensitive and compassionate manner.
- Reviewing ADOS reports, developmental histories and relevant information from home and school as part of the assessment process.
- Bringing together clinical information to formulate an appropriate diagnosis in line with DSM-5 criteria.
- Providing clear, supportive and compassionate feedback to families following assessment.
- Offering appropriate recommendations and signposting families to relevant local and national resources.
- Producing high-quality, detailed diagnostic reports within 48 hours of the assessment, using established report templates.
- Using available AI-supported transcription and reporting tools to assist with efficient, high-quality report writing.
- Making onward referrals where clinically appropriate and in accordance with relevant NHS Trust/ICB pathways and protocols.
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What You Can Expect
We understand the importance of giving clinicians the flexibility and support they need to deliver excellent patient care.
You will benefit from:
- Competitive per-assessment rates on a self-employed basis, outside IR35.
- Up to four assessments per day, typically scheduled between 9am and 5pm.
- Regular assessment clinics available throughout the week.
- Weekend assessment opportunities.
- The opportunity to develop your experience within specialist CYP autism assessment services.
- Regular clinical supervision and support.
- Training and opportunities to further enhance your assessment skills.
- Full administrative support with appointment scheduling.
- AI-supported transcription and report-writing tools to help streamline your clinical documentation.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced multidisciplinary professionals.
- Potential opportunities to become involved with our private assessment services as these continue to grow.
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About You
We are looking for clinicians who combine strong clinical expertise with a genuinely compassionate approach to working with children, young people and their families. You will ideally have:
- GMC registration with a valid licence to practise.
- Consultant status with CCT and, ideally, inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register.
- Experience and confidence in undertaking ASD assessments for children and young people.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary assessment environment.
- A good working knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
- Up-to-date appraisal and revalidation.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
- A warm, child-centred and family-focused approach.
- A commitment to high standards of clinical practice and professional integrity.
To be considered or to learn more about this opportunity please click apply, alternatively send your CV directly to d.hughes@linqrecruitment.co.uk
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