Job Description

(Fractional Clinical Lead Role - 0.5 FTE)



Location

Remote (Scotland-based preferred for Healthcare Improvement Scotland registration)



Contract Type

Permanent, part-time (flexible schedule)



Salary

70,000 per annum (pro rata)



Overview

We are a small, specialist private clinic delivering adult ADHD and Autism assessments in line with NICE guidelines. As we prepare for registration with Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS), we are seeking a clinically qualified professional to join as our Clinical Lead , providing clinical governance, oversight of pathways, and leadership across service quality and compliance.



This is a stable 0.5 FTE leadership role suited to an experienced clinician who wants consistent governance and clinical leadership alongside other work. Our clinical and administrative SOPs are already written; the primary need is clinical oversight, governance leadership, and quality assurance to support HIS readiness and ongoing regulatory compliance.



Key Responsibilities



1) Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance



Lead clinical governance across ADHD and Autism assessment pathways



Maintain and improve clinical standards, documentation quality, and report consistency



Review and approve clinical templates, assessment processes, and clinical SOPs



Provide clinical oversight for diagnostic reasoning, risk processes, and safeguarding pathways



Support audit processes (documentation audits, outcome review, feedback trends, clinical risk)



2) Regulatory Support (HIS Readiness & Ongoing Compliance)



Support readiness for HIS registration and inspection processes



Ensure clinical governance aligns with HIS standards and evidence requirements



Contribute to maintaining key governance logs (incidents, complaints, safeguarding) and ensure learning/actions are followed through



Act as a senior clinical point of contact for compliance-related clinical queries (alongside operational admin support)



3) Clinical Team Leadership & Support



Provide clinical guidance to assessors and relevant team members



Participate in governance meetings and contribute to continuous service improvement



Support supervision structures and quality assurance activity (as appropriate to scope)



4) Clinical Service Delivery (If Applicable)

Depending on professional background and availability, there may be scope to contribute clinically:



Conduct ADHD and/or Autism assessments in line with NICE guidelines

If a Nurse Prescriber:

deliver initial medication appointments and follow-up reviews



Provide clinical input into pathway development and multidisciplinary working



Essential Requirements

Current professional registration:

NMC (for Nurse Prescriber), or



HCPC (for Clinical Psychologist)



Strong experience in ADHD/Autism assessment and/or prescribing



Demonstrable clinical governance, leadership, or quality improvement experience



Understanding of regulatory compliance (HIS, CQC, or equivalent), particularly as it relates to clinical governance and inspection readiness



Strong diagnostic reasoning, documentation, and communication skills



Comfortable providing leadership within a small, specialist, remote team



Desirable (but not essential)



Experience in independent/private healthcare settings



Experience leading or formalising neurodevelopmental clinical pathways



Audit and inspection preparation experience



Proactive, solutions-focused approach with high attention to detail



Availability & Flexibility

Fractional role:

0.5 FTE



Remote working, with scheduling flexibility to fit alongside existing clinical or portfolio commitments



What We Offer



Stable, part-time clinical leadership role with flexibility around existing commitments



Opportunity to shape and lead clinical governance within an established neurodevelopmental clinic



SOPs and systems already in place -- focus is leadership and quality, not building from scratch



Competitive pro-rata salary (70,000 FTE)



Meaningful work supporting neurodivergent adults and their families



How to Apply



Please apply by sending CV and covering letter to hello@audhdpsychiatry.co.uk