Consultant Psychiatrist (Interim/Locum)
Company Overview
RTN Mental Health Solutions and our sister company RTN Medical provide high-quality online and in-person mental health and neurodevelopmental diagnostic and management services for children, adolescents, and adults.
Role Overview
We are expanding our psychiatry services to support child and adolescent clients, and are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team on an interim or locum basis. The role involves providing expert psychiatric input for neurodevelopmental assessments (primarily ADHD), contributing to clinical decision-making, and supporting medication initiation and titration. The psychiatrist will also attend at least one monthly MDT meeting. This is a flexible, temporary contract ideal for a clinician looking to work with a purpose-driven, growing service.
Key Responsibilities
* Review pre-assessment reports and data compiled by our clinical team for ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
* Conduct 30-minute diagnostic consultations with clients to confirm diagnoses and provide feedback.
* Where appropriate, initiate medication treatment plans and document clinical rationale in the formulation summary.
* Participate in the medication pathway in collaboration with our nurse prescribers (once in place), including follow-up consultations where required.
* Attend monthly multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to team-wide clinical decisions.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in line with best practice.
* Work closely with both RTN Diagnostics and RTN Medical as part of an integrated care pathway.
Essential Requirements
* CCT in Adult Psychiatry
* Full GMC registration with no restrictions or cautions
* Enhanced DBS certificate
* Knowledge and experience in neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ADHD, ASD)
Desirable
* Experience working in NHS neurodevelopmental services
* Experience with remote/telepsychiatry platforms
* ADOS and/or ADI-R trained
Rate & Benefits
* £200–£350/hour depending on experience
* Flexibility with scheduling