We are working with a growing private neurodevelopmental clinic in Brentwood that is looking to add experienced medical associates to support increasing demand for early years Autism, ADHD and combined assessments. The service offers face-to-face clinics in a warm, well-supported environment with strong admin input and MDT involvement.
• Job Title: Associate Community Paediatrician or Child Psychiatrist
• Location: Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex
• Duration: Ongoing associate contract
• Schedule: 1 to 2 assessment days per month, dependent on availability and referral flow
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Rate of Pay: £450 per ADI-R, 3Di or equivalent Autism assessment, £450 per ADHD assessment, £600 per combined assessment
• Contact: Owen Bowerman, 0203 475 4175, obowerman@hg-mh.com
The role will involve:
• Completing face-to-face Autism, ADHD and combined assessments for children within the early years clinic
• Working with children aged 18 months to 7 years for Autism assessments and 5 to 7 years for ADHD assessments
• Taking part in MDT discussions and providing brief diagnostic feedback within the clinic session
• Working jointly with SALT colleagues for Autism and combined assessments
• Completing ADHD assessments independently, with wider clinic support in place
• Dictating reports, with transcription and administrative support provided by the clinic
We are looking for someone with:
• GMC registration
• Experience completing Autism and/or ADHD assessments in the NHS, private sector or both
• Relevant training such as ADI-R, 3Di, DIVA or ADOS
• Experience working with children within the required age ranges
• A strengths-based, child-centred approach
• Confidence working within an MDT and communicating clearly with families
Working pattern:
This is an associate role offering around 1 to 2 assessment days per month initially, with 2 clients per clinic day depending on referral flow. Autism clinics are likely to run on Fridays during the daytime, with flexibility based on service need and clinician availability.
To discuss this role in more detail, contact Owen Bowerman on 0203 475 4175 or email obowerman@hg-mh.com.
About Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:
Hunter Gatherer Mental Health supports clinicians into locum and contract roles across the NHS and private sector throughout the United Kingdom. We work closely with mental health and neurodevelopmental services to match experienced clinicians with well-suited opportunities.
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