Skylight Psychiatry
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Neurodevelopmental Services
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Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Neurodevelopmental Services - Autism Lead
Reports to: Clinical Director
Salary: Competitive
Location: Basingstoke - Hybrid/Remote (with occasional travel to office as required)
Hours: Full-time/Part-time Permanent
About Skylight Psychiatry
Skylight Psychiatry is a CQC-registered independent healthcare provider delivering specialist neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment services across England. We provide evidence-based, person-centred care for individuals with ADHD, Autism, and related neurodevelopmental conditions through digitally enabled clinical pathways supported by multidisciplinary teams and robust clinical governance frameworks.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our clinical team and provide senior clinical leadership within our neurodevelopmental pathway.
Role Purpose
The Consultant Psychiatrist is a senior clinical role responsible for delivering high-quality adult neurodevelopmental assessments and providing medical oversight within the service. The post holder will play a key role in supporting and developing our Autism pathway.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting adult Autism diagnostic assessments in line with DSM-5 and NICE guidance
- Completing diagnostic documentation and reports within agreed service timeframes
- Providing senior clinical oversight for complex or escalated cases within the pathway
- Providing formal clinical supervision and oversight to Specialty Doctors and other non-consultant grade clinicians
- Leading and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions
- Contributing to clinical governance activities including audit, incident review, and quality improvement initiatives
- Supporting the ongoing development of clinical pathways and service delivery
- Expected clinical activity is a minimum of four comprehensive diagnostic assessments per week, alongside associated documentation, supervision, governance, and service development activities.
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Person Specification
Essential
- GMC registered Consultant Psychiatrist
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Section 12 approval (or eligibility)
- Demonstrable experience in Autism assessment and management
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and clinical governance
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication skills and digital literacy
Desirable
- Experience working within neurodevelopmental assessment services
- Experience contributing to service development or pathway design
- Understanding of CQC regulatory frameworks
- Leadership, medical management, or quality improvement training
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Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the service
- Annual salary review
- 25 days annual leave
- Pension scheme offered
- Birthday off as additional leave
- Work-related electronic devices provided
Application Process
Please submit both your CV and a cover letter outlining your reasons for applying for this role. Please note that due to the high volume of applications anticipated, we will be unable to contact all applicants individually unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within a month of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Skylight Psychiatry, we are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We recognize that diverse teams encourage creativity and productivity, so we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Together, we create an environment that values and celebrates diversity.
Job Types: Full-time/Part-time Permanent
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Basingstoke, RG24 8AG.
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