Locum Consultant Community Paediatrician - ADHD & ASD Assessments

Location: Huntingdon
Commitment: Tuesdays only
Start: ASAP
Type: Ongoing locum clinics
Clinic Model: Face-to-face, approx. 3 assessments per day

The Opportunity

We are supporting a well-established independent multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental assessment service delivering high-quality Autism and ADHD diagnostic pathways for children and young people.

The service operates a calm, structured clinic environment with excellent administrative preparation, meaning clinicians can focus on clinical decision-making rather than paperwork overload. All cases arrive pre-triaged with questionnaires and background information already collated.

You will be working alongside an experienced MDT including psychologists and therapists, within a service designed around thorough assessments rather than volume-driven throughput.

This role suits a Consultant who enjoys assessment and formulation work without the pressures of acute NHS service demand, waiting list management or operational responsibilities.

Clinic Structure

* One consistent clinic day per week (Tuesdays)
* Approximately 3 comprehensive assessments per day
* Fully prepared cases with supporting documentation provided
* Dedicated admin support
* Quiet clinic environment with protected assessment time

Assessment Rates

* ADHD assessment - £420
* Autism assessment - £420
* Combined ADHD & Autism - £750

Role Responsibilities

* Complete neurodevelopmental assessments for ADHD and Autism
* Conduct developmental history and clinical observation
* Review school reports and supporting documentation
* Provide diagnostic formulation using DSM-5 / ICD-10
* Deliver clear family feedback
* Produce structured diagnostic reports and recommendations
* Contribute to multidisciplinary discussion where appropriate

Requirements

* GMC Specialist Register - Paediatrics
* Community Paediatrics background
* Experience diagnosing ADHD & ASD
* Comfortable with face-to-face assessment clinics

Why This Role?

* Consistent weekly clinic (no rota pressure)
* No general paediatric workload
* No safeguarding caseload responsibility
* No on-calls or ward cover
* Fully supported assessment pathway
* Clinically focused work
* Ideal alongside substantive or portfolio practice
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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