Adult ADHD Clinical Lead

Remote UK

Contract:Employed, Permanent

Expected Hours:0.8 WTE

Location:Home-based/various meeting locations as required

The Company

Psychiatry UK (PUK) is the nation's leading online psychiatry service, providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a range of mental health conditions. Our mission is to rise to the challenge to help solve the UK's mental health crisis. Powered by our intelligent, A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) enabled platform, we provide consultant-led psychiatric care for the whole family, specialising in ADHD and Autism.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced medical professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold a Medical Degree with postgraduate qualifications (MRCPsych or equivalent) and possess Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice, including inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.

The role demands extensive clinical experience in mental health, accompanied by senior medical management expertise within a complex healthcare setting. The individual must demonstrate a proven ability to supervise clinical teams, manage performance, and actively engage in clinical audits or quality improvement initiatives.

The post holder will allocate their time across quality governance, leadership responsibilities, and operational oversight to ensure comprehensive support for the team and effective service delivery.

Role Outline

1. Quality and Safety Oversight: The Clinical Lead will lead and oversee clinical services for patients, ensuring strict adherence to quality and safety standards. They will be responsible for developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes, with regular evaluations to maintain high standards. They will chair the service governance meeting ensuring that the meeting is effective.
2. Clinical Leadership: Providing clinical direction and support for their specialist team is a core duty of this role. The Clinical Lead will supervise clinicians, offer guidance on clinical protocols and best practices, and foster a collaborative clinical environment. Additionally, they will report regularly to the Clinical Director on service developments, quality metrics, and any challenges emerging within the team, ensuring alignment with Psychiatry UK's strategic objectives.
3. Team Management: The Clinical Lead will be involved in recruiting, training, and mentoring clinical staff within their specialist team, cultivating a resilient and high-performing workforce. They will conduct and chair regular MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) meetings to review cases, share insights, and enhance team collaboration. The Clinical Lead will also monitor the quality of work of newly joining consultants, providing feedback and support as needed.
4. Clinical Operational Oversight: Overseeing the operational aspects of clinical services, the Clinical Lead will ensure processes are aligned with organisational objectives to optimise patient care pathways. This responsibility includes managing resource allocation and workflow to maintain efficient, patient-centered services.
5. Service Development and Transformation: The Clinical Lead will drive initiatives that foster innovation and enhance service delivery, working collaboratively with clinical staff, the Clinical Director, and external stakeholders. They will introduce evidence-based strategies and interventions, focusing on improving patient outcomes and engagement across the service.
6. Performance Management: Monitoring clinician performance and addressing any areas for improvement will be a key focus. The Clinical Lead will provide constructive feedback, support, and targeted interventions to maintain and elevate service quality.
7. Recruitment: The Clinical Lead will oversee the recruitment and clinical induction of new team members, ensuring that the service remains well-staffed and capable of meeting patient demand. This will involve coordinating with the People & Culture Team and conducting induction programs to integrate new clinicians into the team effectively.
8. Clinical Capacity: Working with their specialist team, the Clinical Lead will help to expand clinical capacity, ensuring that resources and staffing levels are sufficient to meet patient needs while maintaining high standards of care.
9. Engagement and Collaboration: The Clinical Lead will foster strong working relationships with clinical staff, creating a supportive and engaged environment. Additionally, they will collaborate closely with the Clinical Director to ensure that team objectives are in line with the wider organisational goals. Engagement with external partners will be vital to improve care pathways and advocate effectively for the needs of patients.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills essential for the role:

1. Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance and regulatory compliance in mental health services.
2. Exceptional leadership and organisational skills to inspire and manage clinical teams effectively.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders, and patients.
4. Expertise in decision-making and problem-solving, particularly in high-pressure situations.
5. Familiarity with evidence-based practices for ADHD and general mental health disorders.
6. Strategic approach to workload management, with adaptability to evolving clinical practices, technologies, and service delivery models.

Desirable qualifications and experience include:

1. Teaching qualifications or a track record in delivering clinical education.
2. Research experience with contributions to publications or conference presentations in mental health.
3. A senior management degree (e.g., MBA or equivalent).
4. Experience in service development and healthcare transformation projects.
5. Proficiency in budget management and resource allocation.

Additional desirable skills include:

1. Advanced knowledge of epidemiology, healthcare evaluation, and statistical analysis in mental health.
2. Proficiency in data analytics for performance improvement and service delivery.
3. Proven project management skills, including change management and staff development.
4. Experience in designing and implementing protocols for clinical risk management and safeguarding.
5. Expertise in mentoring and leading teams in both clinical and educational settings.
6. Familiarity with IT systems, including clinical databases, electronic health records, and reporting software.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Psychiatry-UK is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to provide a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

Locations UK - remote
Remote status:Fully Remote#J-18808-Ljbffr