About this role
Job summary Shape specialist ADHD care and change outcomes for adults. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Adult ADHD service. The postholder will provide expert clinical care to adults presenting with ADHD, including assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment, while also considering associated mental health needs. You will work closely with patients to develop personalised care plans that support their wellbeing, independence, and long-term outcomes. The role involves close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high-quality, patient-centred service. In addition to core clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to clinical leadership, service development, teaching, supervision, and quality improvement activity. This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist who is committed to improving adult ADHD care and making a meaningful impact on service delivery and patient experience. The post will be based at Amesbury Health Centre in Salisbury, Wiltshire and is offered on a 40-hour per week contract.
Main duties of the job We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Adult ADHD service. The postholder will provide expert clinical care to adults presenting with ADHD, including assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment. Additionally, you will work closely with patients to develop personalised care plans that support their wellbeing, independence, and long-term outcomes. The role involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high-quality, patient-centred service. Responsibilities include clinical leadership, service development, teaching, supervision, and quality improvement activities. A competitive salary is offered in line with the NHS Consultant pay framework, with flexible working arrangements considered.
About us HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. Established in 2006, we work with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services, focusing on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Our services include adult and children community health services, primary care services, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, adult social care, and wellbeing services. We support communities of many millions, helping more than half a million people annually. Guided by our values, we aim to change lives by transforming health and care, committed to equal opportunities and inclusive practices.
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Shape specialist ADHD care and change outcomes for adults.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Adult ADHD service. The postholder will provide expert clinical care to adults presenting with ADHD, including assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment, while also considering associated mental health needs. You will work closely with patients to develop personalised care plans that support their wellbeing, independence, and long-term outcomes.
The role involves close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high-quality, patient-centred service. In addition to core clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to clinical leadership, service development, teaching, supervision, and quality improvement activity. This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist who is committed to improving adult ADHD care and making a meaningful impact on service delivery and patient experience.
Location, Hours and SalaryThe post will be based at Amesbury Health Centre in Salisbury, Wiltshire and is offered on a 40-hour per week contract. The role offers a competitive salary in line with the NHS Consultant pay framework, ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, depending on experience and length of service. Salary progression is available through incremental pay points in line with NHS Consultant pay scales. Flexible working arrangements may be considered, subject to the needs of the service.
Get In Touch
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Tracy Rose at [email protected] for an informal discussion before applying.
Package DescriptionAs a Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult ADHD, youll be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
A salary in line with the NHS Consultant pay framework, ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, reflective of experience and length of service. NHS Pension! Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base locationMain Duties and Responsibilities Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of adults with ADHD and associated mental health presentations. Prescribe, monitor, and review medication in line with NICE guidance and best practice standards. Deliver expert clinical advice to primary care, community services, and multidisciplinary colleagues. Support discharge planning and transitions of care across healthcare settings. Provide clinical leadership and supervision for junior medical staff and wider MDT members. Contribute to medical education, postgraduate training, and professional development programmes. Participate in audit, clinical governance, safeguarding, and risk management activities. Lead or contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development projects.Person SpecificationEssential Criteria Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC). Eligibility for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in General Adult Psychiatry. CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or expected within six months. Significant experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults with ADHD. Knowledge and experience of neurodevelopmental disorders and associated psychiatric presentations. Proven ability to work effectively within and lead multidisciplinary teams. Excellent verbal, written, and clinical communication skills. Demonstrable commitment to patient-centred care and professional values. Evidence of ongoing CPD and reflective practice. Ability to contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development.Desirable Criteria Accredited Educational Supervisor status. Experience supervising trainees and junior doctors. Research experience or published work. Postgraduate qualification in leadership, education, or a related field. Experience leading service redesign or transformation projects.For full details of the role,responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the attached JobDescription.
About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006 we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC). Eligibility for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in General Adult Psychiatry. CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or expected within six months. Significant experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults with ADHD. Knowledge and experience of neurodevelopmental disorders and associated psychiatric presentations. Proven ability to work effectively within and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Salisbury
SP4 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)