Consultant Adult Psychiatrist

As a Consultant Adult Psychiatrist at RTN Medical, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality psychiatric input across the ADHD assessment and treatment pathway. You will assess and confirm diagnoses, initiate and review ADHD medication where appropriate, and support post-diagnostic care in collaboration with our MDT. You will play a vital clinical role in ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred treatment for clients across the lifespan, with flexibility to tailor your caseload around your specialist strengths and interests. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an ambitious, values-led service with a strong clinical culture and a commitment to innovation and quality.

Main duties of the job

ADHD Assessment & Diagnosis

• Review pre-assessment information and collateral from psychologists and NDPs.
• Conduct structured psychiatric assessments (e.g. DIVA, ACE) to confirm ADHD diagnoses.
• Participate in MDT discussions to finalise conclusions and manage complex or nuanced cases.
• Deliver clear, compassionate feedback to clients and families regarding diagnoses and treatment options.

Medication Management & Ongoing Care

• Initiate and manage ADHD medication in line with NICE and GMC guidance.
• Offer follow-up consultations for titration, treatment review, and side-effect monitoring.
• Collaborate with ADHD prescribers and other clinicians to ensure cohesive, high-quality care.
• Document clinical rationale and decisions clearly within formulation summaries and treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric input for clients requiring extended support or with comorbidities.
• Contribute to integrated care planning and liaise with GPs and external professionals to ensure continuity.
• Attend monthly MDT meetings to contribute psychiatric input to case discussions.
• Supervise and collaborate with psychologists, nurses, NDPs, and operational teams.
• Engage in internal CPD sessions and reflective practice discussions.

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records in line with GMC, CQC, and RTN standards.
• Uphold ethical and clinical standards and contribute to audits, evaluations, and service improvement initiatives.

About us

RTN Medical are a remote-first organisation providing high-quality neurodevelopmental and mental health services across the UK. We specialise in comprehensive diagnostic assessments, treatment, and ongoing care for individuals with ADHD, autism, and related conditions. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, ADHD prescribers, and other clinicians working collaboratively to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care. With a strong focus on clinical quality, innovation, and accessibility, RTN Medical is committed to improving outcomes and transforming the experience of neurodevelopmental healthcare

Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the key duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification Personal Attributes

• Person-centred, compassionate and ethical
• Supportive, reflective and able to mentor others
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently
• Committed to continuous professional development
• Comfortable contributing to governance, audit and service improvement

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and formulate diagnoses clearly
• In-depth knowledge of NICE guidelines, GMC standards, and ADHD care pathways
• Familiarity with standardised ADHD diagnostic tools
• Confidence in prescribing ADHD medications (e.g. stimulants and non-stimulants)
• Ability to manage psychiatric risk and escalate appropriately

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise in the UK
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
• Section 12 Approved
• Additional training in ADHD diagnostic tools (e.g. DIVA, ACE, Conners)

Experience

• Experience assessing and treating ADHD across the lifespan
• Experience prescribing and titrating ADHD medication
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary clinical setting
• Experience in NHS or private neurodevelopmental services
• Experience using tools such as DIVA and ACE
• Familiarity with telepsychiatry platforms or remote healthcare models

Full-time,Part-time,Home or remote working