Job description

Job responsibilities

• About Skylight Psychiatry:

  Skylight Psychiatry is a forward thinking, dynamic mental health service. We are a CQC registered service delivering person-centred assessment, care and support, with our ultimate aim being to improve the lives of people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, Autism and Learning disabilities.

  Role Overview:

  We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will have clinics based in Middlesborough, administering autism and ADHD assessments both in person and virtually.

  The role will involve working from home to complete documentation and support other aspects of the service.

  Candidates must possess a minimum of two years experience in the diagnosis and management of Neurodevelopmental conditions. The individual must have a strong understanding of safeguarding, and risk assessment and management. Proficiency in computer skills is imperative, and training will be provided on our patient record system.

  The successful candidate will share our visions and values and have an understanding or passion for working with neurodivergent individuals.

  Responsibilities

  • Undertake in person and virtual Autism and/or ADHD assessments

  • Preparation of reports within the required timeframes

  • Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings

  • Attend monthly management supervision with a member of the senior management team

  • Support service improvement activities under the direction of the Clinical Team Leader and/or Clinical Director

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in patient record systems, clinical reports and other associated documentation

  • Present and share relevant information with colleagues

  • Support and contribute to the training and support of other staff

  • Undertake clinical duty under the direction of the Clinical Team Lead

  • Any other duties as deemed to be within the scope of the role Individual

  Essential Requirements:

  • Must be NMC registered

  • ADOS certification

  • 2 years experience in diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions

  • Proficient computer skills

  • Excellent organisational skills

  • Problem solving skills and ability to work on own initiative

  • Attention to detail

  • Flexible and ability to adapt to the needs of the service

  • Skilled communicator

  • Good understanding of data confidentiality

  • Good understanding of risk assessment, management and dealing with safeguarding concerns

  Benefits

  • Support with continued professional development

  • 25 days excluding bank and public holidays

  • Pension scheme offered

  • Birthday off as additional leave

  • Work related electronic devices provided

  • Flexible working, remote working

  • Company events

  • Overtime opportunities available

  Job Type: Full-time

  Pay: £45,000.00 per year

  Schedule: Flexitime - Monday to Friday

  Experience: Nursing: 2 years (preferred)

  Licence/Certification: NMC (MUST)

  Work Location: In person/Hybrid

  Flexible Working options:

  • Travel to clinics will be required. The role is mainly remote, with occasional travel to our head office; however, the office is available for those who would prefer to work there more regularly.

  • There is an ability to vary start and finish times (e.g. between 8am and 6pm) while maintaining core hours.

  • Option to work compressed hours (full weekly hours over four days).

  • Adjusted hours for appointments/caring responsibilities with prior arrangement.

  Please submit both your CV and a cover letter outlining your reasons for applying for this role. Please note that due to the high volume of applications anticipated, we will be unable to contact all applicants individually unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within a month of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time due to the volume of applications received and encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Thank you.

  At Skylight Psychiatry, we are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We recognise that diverse teams encourage creativity and productivity, so we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Together, we create an environment that values and celebrates diversity!

  Job Types: Full-time Permanent

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be NMC registered
• ADOS certification

Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience in diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Problem solving skills and ability to work on own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Flexible and ability to adapt to the needs of the service
• Skilled communicator
• Good understanding of data confidentiality
• Good understanding of risk assessment, management and dealing with safeguarding concerns

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

Skylight Psychiatry

Address

Middlesborough

(Hybrid)

England

TS1 2AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Director

Reports to: Clinical Team Lead

Salary: Competitive

Location: Basingstoke - Hybrid (with occasional travel to office as required)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (0.8 FTE can be considered)

Skylight Psychiatry is a forward-thinking, dynamic and growing mental health service. We are CQC registered and provide person-centred assessment, care and support for people with neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD and autism.

As Skylight continues to grow and develop new service lines, we are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and clinical leader to provide senior clinical leadership across the organisation.

Role Purpose

The Medical Director is Skylight Psychiatry's senior medical and clinical leader at organisational level. The postholder will be an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist.

Working as a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Medical Director will provide strategic clinical leadership across Skylight's services, ensuring that clinical quality, safety and patient outcomes remain central to organisational decision-making and service development.

The role will provide senior clinical input into clinical governance, quality and risk, service development and clinical strategy, while supporting and developing clinical leaders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Medical & Clinical Leadership

• Act as the senior clinical leader across Skylight Psychiatry.

• Provide strategic clinical advice to the Managing Director, Senior Management Team and Board as required.

• Play an active role within the Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational strategy, priorities and decision-making.

• Develop and oversee Skylight's clinical strategy in line with organisational growth and service development.

• Provide senior clinical oversight and escalation where complex or significant clinical issues arise.

• Ensure clear and effective clinical leadership arrangements exist across individual services and pathways.

• Support, challenge and develop clinical leads, promoting appropriate clinical accountability and distributed leadership.

• Promote a culture in which high-quality, safe and evidence-based care is embedded throughout the organisation.

Clinical Governance, Quality & Safety

• Provide senior clinical leadership within Skylight's clinical governance arrangements and contribute actively to Clinical Governance meetings.

• Ensure effective clinical governance standards and systems operate across all services.

• Provide senior oversight of medical governance and professional standards across the organisation, ensuring appropriate arrangements for medical practice, accountability and escalation.

• Provide senior clinical input into organisational risk management, safeguarding, incidents, complaints and learning.

• Lead and contribute to clinical audit, quality assurance and outcome measurement.

• Ensure learning from audit, incidents, complaints, patient experience and other quality information translates into improvements in clinical practice.

• Support organisational readiness for CQC inspection and ensure services operate in accordance with relevant regulatory and professional standards.

• Promote continuous improvement, reflective practice and organisational learning.

Clinical Services & Pathway Development

• Provide senior clinical oversight of Skylight's existing clinical pathways.

• Lead the clinical development of new services and pathways as the organisation expands.

• Ensure clinical models, pathways and protocols are evidence-based, safe, effective and appropriate for the populations served.

• Work collaboratively with operational, quality, commissioning and other leaders to ensure clinical and operational models are aligned.

• Provide senior clinical input into tenders, commissioning opportunities and service mobilisation where required.

• Support innovation and appropriate use of technology and digital approaches within clinical care.

Medical & Multidisciplinary Leadership

• Provide senior medical leadership across the organisation.

• Work closely with Consultant Psychiatrists and other senior clinicians, ensuring appropriate medical and multidisciplinary leadership within individual services.

• Support effective multidisciplinary working and appropriate clinical decision-making structures.

• Provide senior advice and escalation for complex clinical matters where required.

• Contribute to the recruitment, development and retention of high-quality medical and clinical professionals.

• Support appropriate clinical supervision, appraisal, professional development and clinical leadership development across the organisation.

External & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent Skylight Psychiatry professionally with commissioners, ICBs, regulators and other external stakeholders as appropriate.

• Develop constructive senior clinical relationships with key partners.

• Represent Skylight at relevant professional meetings, forums and events.

• Contribute to Skylight's reputation as a high-quality provider of neurodevelopmental services.

Clinical Practice

• Maintain an appropriate clinical practice alongside Medical Director responsibilities, as agreed within the job plan.

• Provide expert clinical input in areas aligned with experience and service requirements.

• Maintain appropriate professional registration, revalidation and continuing professional development.

• Model high standards of clinical practice and professional behaviour.

Person Specification

Essential

• GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with a current licence to practise and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry.

• Significant experience within ADHD, autism and/or wider neurodevelopmental services.

• Significant experience working at Consultant Psychiatrist level.

• Demonstrable senior clinical leadership experience.

• Strong experience of clinical governance, quality and patient safety.

• Experience of contributing to service development and improvement.

• Ability to provide credible senior clinical leadership across multidisciplinary services and professional groups.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, clinical risk, audit and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to operate effectively at senior organisational level and contribute to strategic and operational decision-making.

• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to balance clinical quality, patient experience, operational requirements and organisational priorities.

• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care.

• Current approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

• Previous Medical Director, Clinical Director, Associate Medical Director or equivalent senior medical leadership experience.

• Experience within CQC-regulated independent healthcare.

• Experience working with NHS commissioners and/or ICBs.

• Experience developing or mobilising new clinical services and pathways.

• Experience supporting organisational growth and change.

• Additional qualifications or formal development in medical leadership, management, quality improvement or service development.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Full-time permanent appointment, with 0.8 FTE considered for the right candidate.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements appropriate to the seniority of the role.

• Administrative and operational support.

• Opportunity to shape clinical strategy within a growing organisation.

• Significant influence over the development of existing and new clinical services.

• Work-related electronic devices.

• Company pension.

• Employee Assistance programme.

• Birthday off as additional leave.

• Company events and other employee benefits.

Please submit both your CV and a cover letter outlining your reasons for applying for this role. Please note that due to the high volume of applications anticipated, we will be unable to contact all applicants individually unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within a month of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you.

At Skylight Psychiatry, we are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We recognise that diverse teams encourage creativity and productivity, so we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Together, we create an environment that values and celebrates diversity!

Job Types: Full-time Permanent

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with a current licence to practise and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
• Significant experience within ADHD, autism and/or wider neurodevelopmental services.
• Current approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Experience

Essential

• GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with a current licence to practise and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
• Significant experience within ADHD, autism and/or wider neurodevelopmental services.
• Significant experience working at Consultant Psychiatrist level.
• Demonstrable senior clinical leadership experience.
• Strong experience of clinical governance, quality and patient safety.
• Experience of contributing to service development and improvement.
• Ability to provide credible senior clinical leadership across multidisciplinary services and professional groups.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, clinical risk, audit and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to operate effectively at senior organisational level and contribute to strategic and operational decision-making.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance clinical quality, patient experience, operational requirements and organisational priorities.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care.
• Current approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

• Previous Medical Director, Clinical Director, Associate Medical Director or equivalent senior medical leadership experience.
• Experience within CQC-regulated independent healthcare.
• Experience working with NHS commissioners and/or ICBs.
• Experience developing or mobilising new clinical services and pathways.
• Experience supporting organisational growth and change.
• Additional qualifications or formal development in medical leadership, management, quality improvement or service development.

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

Skylight Psychiatry

Address

Skylight Psychiatry

Manor House, Lutyens Close

Lychpit

BASINGSTOKE

Hampshire

RG24 8AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior ADHD Prescriber (Independent Prescriber)

0.8 WTE | £58,000£62,000 FTE (pro-rated)

Remote with occasional attendance in Basingstoke

Job Type: Permanent

Skylight Psychiatry is an independent provider of neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment services delivering high-quality ADHD and autism assessments for children, young people and adults across the UK.

As our ADHD service continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior ADHD Prescriber to join our clinical team. This role combines clinical prescribing activity with opportunities to contribute to prescribing governance within an established multidisciplinary service.

The RoleThe Senior ADHD Prescriber will support safe and effective ADHD medication management while contributing to the standardisation and governance of prescribing practice across the service.You will work closely with the Clinical Director and wider clinical team to support high-quality patient care and scalable clinical pathways.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting 3 ADHD diagnostic assessments per week

• Initiating ADHD medication where clinically indicated

• Undertaking medication follow-up reviews for patients undergoing titration

• Managing an active prescribing caseload

• Acting as a senior point of reference for ADHD prescribing queries across the service

• Contributing to prescribing governance activities including SOP development, supervision and audit

• The role is primarily remote; however, the post-holder may be required to attend the Basingstoke office approximately once or twice per month for meetings or service development activities.

About YouWe are looking for a clinician who:

• Is a qualified Independent Prescriber

• Has experience prescribing ADHD medication

• Has strong knowledge of NICE ADHD guidance

• Is confident managing prescribing decisions and clinical risk

• Is comfortable supporting colleagues with prescribing queries

• Works well within a multidisciplinary clinical team

• Experience conducting ADHD diagnostic assessments or working within neurodevelopmental services is desirable.

What We Offer

• Flexible working within a supportive clinical team

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to contribute to clinical pathway development

• A collaborative multidisciplinary environmentThe opportunity to work within a growing and innovative neurodevelopmental service

How to ApplyPlease submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Benefits:

• Additional leave

• Company events

• Company pension

• Flexitime

• Free parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

• Work from home

Equality and DiversitySkylight Psychiatry is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from individuals from groups currently under-represented in healthcare leadership roles. All appointments are made on merit through a fair and transparent recruitment process.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Basingstoke RG24 8AG

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Is a qualified Independent Prescriber
• Has experience prescribing ADHD medication

Desirable

• Is a qualified Independent Prescriber
• Has experience prescribing ADHD medication
• Has strong knowledge of NICE ADHD guidance
• Is confident managing prescribing decisions and clinical risk
• Is comfortable supporting colleagues with prescribing queries
• Works well within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Experience conducting ADHD diagnostic assessments or working within neurodevelopmental services is desirable.

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

Skylight Psychiatry

Address

Skylight Psychiatry

Manor House, Lutyens Close

Lychpit

BASINGSTOKE

Hampshire

RG24 8AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Skylight Psychiatry is a forward thinking, dynamic mental health service. We are a CQC registered service delivering person-centred assessment, care and support, with our ultimate aim being to improve the lives of people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, Autism and Learning disabilities.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will administer ADHD/Autism assessments virtually, providing in person appointments where required at the service location nearest to them (please visit our website to view a list of our clinic locations).

The role will involve working from home to complete documentation, attend meetings, and support other aspects of the service.

This is a high-intensity assessment-focused role designed for clinicians who are comfortable undertaking a sustained volume of neurodevelopmental assessments whilst maintaining excellent clinical quality, professionalism and patient experience.

Candidates must possess a minimum of two years experience in the diagnosis and management of ADHD/Autism.

The individual must have a strong understanding of safeguarding, and risk assessment and management. Proficiency in computer skills is imperative, and training will be provided on our patient record system.

The successful candidate will share our visions and values, and have an understanding or passion for working with neurodivergent individuals.Key Responsibilities

• Undertake virtual ADHD/Autism assessments, and in person when required (8 per week minimum)

• Preparation of reports within the required timeframes

• Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings

• Attend monthly management supervision with a member of the senior management team

• Support service improvement activities under the direction of the Clinical Team Leader and/or Clinical Director

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in patient record systems, clinical reports and other associated documentation

• Present and share relevant information with colleagues

• Support and contribute to the training and support of other staff

• Cover duty rota on a weekly basis

• Any other duties as deemed to be within the scope of the role

Essential

• NMC/HCPC registered or other relevant professional membership

• 2 years experience in assessment and diagnosis of ADHD or Autism

• Proficient computer skills

• Excellent organisational skills

• Problem solving skills and ability to work on own initiative

• Attention to detail

• Flexible and ability to adapt to the needs of the service

• Skilled communicator

• Good understanding of data confidentiality

• Good understanding of risk assessment, management and dealing with safeguarding concerns

Desirable

• NMP qualification/experience in prescribing medication for ADHD

• ADOS certification

• Starting salary range of £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the service

• Annual salary review

• 25 days annual leave.

• Pension scheme offered

• Birthday off as additional leave

• Work related electronic devices provided

• The company is on a mainly remote basis with occasional travel to our head office. However, the office is available for more regular days.

• There is an ability to vary start and finish times (e.g. between 8am and 6pm) while maintaining core hours.

• Adjusted hours for appointments/caring responsibilities with prior arrangement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC/HCPC registered or other relevant professional membership

Desirable

• 2 years experience in assessment and diagnosis of ADHD or Autism
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Problem solving skills and ability to work on own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Flexible and ability to adapt to the needs of the service
• Skilled communicator
• Good understanding of data confidentiality
• Good understanding of risk assessment, management and dealing with safeguarding concerns

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

Skylight Psychiatry

Address

Skylight Psychiatry

Manor House, Lutyens Close

Lychpit

BASINGSTOKE

Hampshire

RG24 8AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)