Medical/Pharmaceutical/Scientific
ADHD doesn’t stop at 18. Neither should your impact. Let’s find you a contract that spans the full pathway.
CAMHS Professionals are specialist mental health recruiters, and we’re always looking for Psychiatrists with experience in both adult and child ADHD assessment and treatment to join our UK-wide network on a contract basis. If you’re comfortable working across age groups and ADHD pathways — we have contracts designed for you.
What the role actually looks like
CAMHS ADHD assessment and treatment clinics
Adult ADHD community services
Neurodevelopmental services (all ages)
Right to Choose and independent ADHD providers
Transition services bridging CAMHS and adult psychiatry
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments for ADHD across both child and adult populations
Gathering multi-informant histories and utilising validated ADHD rating tools (e.g. Conners, DIVA, SNAP-IV, CAARS)
Making diagnostic decisions and communicating outcomes clearly to patients, families, and referrers
Initiating, managing, and reviewing ADHD medication across stimulant and non-stimulant prescribing pathways
Contributing to MDT working alongside psychologists, specialist nurses, and ADHD coaches
Managing complex and comorbid presentations including ASD, anxiety, mood disorders, and substance use
Providing written assessment reports and letters to agreed standards and timescales
Supporting transition planning for young people moving from CAMHS to adult services
Maintaining GMC-compliant clinical documentation and participating in audit and quality improvement
What we need from you
Essential:
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise — no conditions or restrictions
MRCPsych or equivalent recognised psychiatric qualification
Experience in ADHD assessment and prescribing across child and/or adult populations
Section 12(2) approval (desirable but not essential for all roles)
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
Familiarity with NICE guidelines on ADHD (NG87 and TA98)
Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and MDT liaison
Desirable (but not always required):
Experience working across both CAMHS and adult psychiatry pathways
Competency in autism (ASD) assessment alongside ADHD
Experience with Right to Choose or independent ADHD services
Approved Clinician (AC) status
Interest or experience in transition-age psychiatry
What you’ll get from us:
Competitive psychiatry contract rates — discussed openly and honestly
Flexible contracts across child, adult, or mixed-age ADHD services
A dedicated specialist consultant with experience in psychiatric recruitment
Streamlined GMC compliance and onboarding
Access to ADHD contracts not widely advertised elsewhere
Ongoing support throughout your placement
Experienced in ADHD psychiatry across age groups and ready for your next contract?
Apply here or message us directly. No hard sell, just an honest conversation.
CAMHS Professionals | Specialist Mental Health Recruitment | Always Hiring
Salary:
Job Type: Permanent, Contract, Temporary, Part Time
Location: Nationwide
To apply for this job please visit www.cv-library.co.uk.