Psychiatrist

Adult Psychiatrist – Adult Autism Assessments  Contract: Self Employed | Outside IR35
Rate: £270 per assessment
Working Pattern: Flexible (Monday–Sunday)
Location: Remote, Face to Face, or Hybrid (depending on location)

About the Role Service Care Solutions are working with a clinical provider seeking an experienced Adult Psychiatrist with expertise in adult autism (ASD) assessments. This role involves conducting high?quality, evidence?based autism assessments for adults aged 18 , delivering clear diagnoses and compassionate, person?centred feedback.

This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking flexible work, competitive per?assessment rates, and strong administrative and clinical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive autism assessments for adults (18 ), including detailed developmental histories using recognised tools and preferred assessment methods
• Observe and assess patients during clinical sessions, ensuring questioning is thorough, sensitive, and person?centred
• Review developmental histories, previous reports, and collateral information from family members or observers
• Formulate and conclude diagnoses in line with recognised diagnostic criteria
• Provide clear, kind, and age?appropriate verbal feedback, including practical recommendations and signposting to support services
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) where additional information or follow?up is required
• Produce high?quality diagnostic reports within 48 hours using agreed templates (full admin support provided)
• Request onward referrals where clinically indicated, in line with local NHS Trust and ICB pathways

Clinic Information

• Up to 4 assessments per day
• Paid per assessment (£270)
• Outside IR35
• Remote, face?to?face, or hybrid options available
• Flexible working days, Monday to Sunday

Requirements

• GMC?registered doctor with a current licence to practise
• CCT in Adult Psychiatry (preferred but not essential)
• Proven experience and confidence conducting adult ASD assessments
• Up?to?date revalidation and appraisal
• Strong diagnostic, communication, and report?writing skills
• A compassionate, patient?centred clinical approach aligned with values of integrity, commitment, and kindness

What’s on Offer

• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Competitive per?assessment pay, outside IR35
• Choice of remote or face to face clinics
• Regular clinical supervision
• Full administrative support, including scheduling and report formatting
• Free CPD sessions delivered by experienced specialists
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference for adults navigating neurodiversity

Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions

• Dedicated consultant support
• Weekly payroll
• Free compliance assistance
• Access to training and professional development

Interested? Please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk