Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

onsultant Psychiatrist – Eating Disorder Service

A specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for women is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their multidisciplinary team. The service provides evidence-based, personalised treatment programmes within a supportive, clinically-focused environment.

This role is suitable for a Consultant with experience in General Adult Psychiatry, ideally with prior exposure to acute inpatient or community settings, and experience in risk assessment and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

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  Act as Responsible Clinician for patients on the ward, managing a dedicated caseload

  
  


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  Conduct assessments and manage referrals to the service

  
  


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  Oversee physical health assessments and document findings within care records

  
  


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  Complete professional reports, including care reviews, CPA, and tribunal reports

  
  


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  Provide clinical leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management for the multidisciplinary team

  
  


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  Participate in ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

  
  


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  Uphold principles of clinical governance and adhere to organisational policies

  
  


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  Participate in an annual appraisal programme and develop personal development plans

  
  


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  Take part in the on-call rota covering the regional network of services

  
  

Requirements

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  MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

  
  


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  Full GMC registration with licence to practise

  
  


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  MRCPsych (or equivalent) approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists

  
  


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  Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status

  
  


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  Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care

  
  


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  Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and managing complex cases

  
  

What’s on Offer

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  Competitive annual salary

  
  


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  30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave

  
  


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  Group personal pension plan and employer contribution

  
  


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  Life assurance and medical indemnity cover

  
  


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  Enhanced maternity package

  
  


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  Free meals while on duty

  
  


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  Employee wellbeing support and activities

  
  


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  CPD and career development opportunities

  
  


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  Flexibility to work in clinically-led environments

  
  


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  Access to a supportive peer network and professional community