Psychiatrist - Adult & Child ADHD

Psychiatrist - Adult & Child ADHD

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Contract  |  CAMHS Professionals  |  Nationwide  |  Psychiatry 

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 

• February 17, 2026
• 2:18 pm

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