Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

<p></p> <p data-start="151" data-end="438">A specialist healthcare service is seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team within an Eating Disorder inpatient unit. This is a part-time on-site position (30 hours across three days per week) with a salary of £170,000–£180,000 per year (£136,000–£144,000 pro rata).</p> <p data-start="440" data-end="777">You will be supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including specialist nurses, psychologists, dietitians, occupational therapists, and other professionals experienced in eating disorder care. The team works collaboratively to provide personalised, evidence-based treatment within a well-established and supportive environment.</p> <p data-start="779" data-end="1197">The hospital is a leading independent facility, rated ‘Good’ by regulators, and offers expert care for general psychiatric conditions, addictions, and an accredited eating disorder service. Set within peaceful, landscaped grounds, it provides a calm therapeutic environment for patients and staff. The location offers strong public transport links and convenient access to major roads, along with free on-site parking.</p> <hr data-start="1199" data-end="1202"> <h3 data-start="1204" data-end="1232"><strong data-start="1208" data-end="1232">What you’ll be doing</strong></h3> <p data-start="1234" data-end="1421">You will join a compassionate team dedicated to patient wellbeing, using a personalised and evidence-based approach to help individuals move toward a healthier and more fulfilling future.</p> <p data-start="1423" data-end="1462">Your key responsibilities will include:</p> <ul data-start="1464" data-end="2079"> <li data-start="1464" data-end="1582"> <p data-start="1466" data-end="1582">Acting as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.</p> </li> <li data-start="1583" data-end="1728"> <p data-start="1585" data-end="1728">Assessing and managing complex cases, chairing MDT and CPA meetings, and liaising closely with patients, families, and external stakeholders.</p> </li> <li data-start="1729" data-end="1859"> <p data-start="1731" data-end="1859">Providing clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager and ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory standards.</p> </li> <li data-start="1860" data-end="1949"> <p data-start="1862" data-end="1949">Contributing to governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.</p> </li> <li data-start="1950" data-end="2079"> <p data-start="1952" data-end="2079">Participating in academic and professional development activities, including teaching, case discussions, audit, and research.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2081" data-end="2143">More detailed information is available in the job description.</p> <hr data-start="2145" data-end="2148"> <h3 data-start="2150" data-end="2187"><strong data-start="2154" data-end="2187">What you’ll bring to the role</strong></h3> <p data-start="2189" data-end="2306">The role is rewarding but often challenging, requiring resilience, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centred care.</p> <p data-start="2308" data-end="2333">The ideal candidate will:</p> <ul data-start="2335" data-end="2836"> <li data-start="2335" data-end="2467"> <p data-start="2337" data-end="2467">Hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register with a CCT or CESR in General Adult Psychiatry or Eating Disorders.</p> </li> <li data-start="2468" data-end="2506"> <p data-start="2470" data-end="2506">Possess Approved Clinician status.</p> </li> <li data-start="2507" data-end="2620"> <p data-start="2509" data-end="2620">Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.</p> </li> <li data-start="2621" data-end="2733"> <p data-start="2623" data-end="2733">Have a thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other relevant legislation.</p> </li> <li data-start="2734" data-end="2836"> <p data-start="2736" data-end="2836">Be committed to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2838" data-end="2898">Informal enquiries can be made through the recruitment team.</p> <hr data-start="2900" data-end="2903"> <h3 data-start="2905" data-end="2944"><strong data-start="2909" data-end="2944">What we will give you in return</strong></h3> <p data-start="2946" data-end="3106">You will be supported to succeed and thrive through ongoing career conversations, full training, and clear pathways into advanced clinical and leadership roles.</p> <p data-start="3108" data-end="3125">Benefits include:</p> <ul data-start="3127" data-end="3682"> <li data-start="3127" data-end="3151"> <p data-start="3129" data-end="3151">Free on-site parking</p> </li> <li data-start="3152" data-end="3174"> <p data-start="3154" data-end="3174">Supplemented meals</p> </li> <li data-start="3175" data-end="3218"> <p data-start="3177" data-end="3218">30 days annual leave plus bank holidays</p> </li> <li data-start="3219" data-end="3266"> <p data-start="3221" data-end="3266">An additional day of leave on your birthday</p> </li> <li data-start="3267" data-end="3293"> <p data-start="3269" data-end="3293">Enhanced maternity pay</p> </li> <li data-start="3294" data-end="3325"> <p data-start="3296" data-end="3325">Contributory pension scheme</p> </li> <li data-start="3326" data-end="3412"> <p data-start="3328" data-end="3412">Flexible benefits (gym membership, technology schemes, healthcare cash plan, etc.)</p> </li> <li data-start="3413" data-end="3475"> <p data-start="3415" data-end="3475">Access to extensive development and training opportunities</p> </li> <li data-start="3476" data-end="3578"> <p data-start="3478" data-end="3578">Sponsorship for professional qualifications via an Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel</p> </li> <li data-start="3579" data-end="3631"> <p data-start="3581" data-end="3631">Leadership and management development programmes</p> </li> <li data-start="3632" data-end="3655"> <p data-start="3634" data-end="3655">Long service awards</p> </li> <li data-start="3656" data-end="3682"> <p data-start="3658" data-end="3682">Refer-a-friend bonuses</p> </li> </ul> <p></p>