Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

<p></p> <h3 data-start="378" data-end="449"><strong data-start="382" data-end="449">onsultant Psychiatrist – Eating Disorder Service</strong></h3> <p data-start="451" data-end="720">A specialist <strong data-start="464" data-end="511">Inpatient Eating Disorder service for women</strong> is seeking a <strong data-start="525" data-end="552">Consultant Psychiatrist</strong> to join their multidisciplinary team. The service provides <strong data-start="612" data-end="665">evidence-based, personalised treatment programmes</strong> within a supportive, clinically-focused environment.</p> <p data-start="722" data-end="942">This role is suitable for a Consultant with experience in <strong data-start="780" data-end="808">General Adult Psychiatry</strong>, ideally with prior exposure to <strong data-start="841" data-end="882">acute inpatient or community settings</strong>, and experience in <strong data-start="902" data-end="941">risk assessment and risk management</strong>.</p> <hr data-start="944" data-end="947"> <h3 data-start="949" data-end="977"><strong data-start="953" data-end="977">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul data-start="979" data-end="1739"> <li data-start="979" data-end="1071"> <p data-start="981" data-end="1071">Act as <strong data-start="988" data-end="1013">Responsible Clinician</strong> for patients on the ward, managing a dedicated caseload</p> </li> <li data-start="1072" data-end="1131"> <p data-start="1074" data-end="1131">Conduct assessments and manage referrals to the service</p> </li> <li data-start="1132" data-end="1213"> <p data-start="1134" data-end="1213">Oversee physical health assessments and document findings within care records</p> </li> <li data-start="1214" data-end="1298"> <p data-start="1216" data-end="1298">Complete professional reports, including care reviews, CPA, and tribunal reports</p> </li> <li data-start="1299" data-end="1407"> <p data-start="1301" data-end="1407">Provide clinical leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management for the multidisciplinary team</p> </li> <li data-start="1408" data-end="1480"> <p data-start="1410" data-end="1480">Participate in ongoing <strong data-start="1433" data-end="1478">Continuing Professional Development (CPD)</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="1481" data-end="1567"> <p data-start="1483" data-end="1567">Uphold principles of <strong data-start="1504" data-end="1527">clinical governance</strong> and adhere to organisational policies</p> </li> <li data-start="1568" data-end="1659"> <p data-start="1570" data-end="1659">Participate in an <strong data-start="1588" data-end="1618">annual appraisal programme</strong> and develop personal development plans</p> </li> <li data-start="1660" data-end="1739"> <p data-start="1662" data-end="1739">Take part in the <strong data-start="1679" data-end="1695">on-call rota</strong> covering the regional network of services</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1741" data-end="1744"> <h3 data-start="1746" data-end="1766"><strong data-start="1750" data-end="1766">Requirements</strong></h3> <ul data-start="1768" data-end="2163"> <li data-start="1768" data-end="1812"> <p data-start="1770" data-end="1812">MBBS or equivalent medical qualification</p> </li> <li data-start="1813" data-end="1863"> <p data-start="1815" data-end="1863">Full GMC registration with licence to practise</p> </li> <li data-start="1864" data-end="1939"> <p data-start="1866" data-end="1939">MRCPsych (or equivalent) approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists</p> </li> <li data-start="1940" data-end="2000"> <p data-start="1942" data-end="2000">Section 12(2) approval and <strong data-start="1969" data-end="1991">Approved Clinician</strong> status</p> </li> <li data-start="2001" data-end="2078"> <p data-start="2003" data-end="2078">Ability to take <strong data-start="2019" data-end="2058">full and independent responsibility</strong> for clinical care</p> </li> <li data-start="2079" data-end="2163"> <p data-start="2081" data-end="2163">Experience working within <strong data-start="2107" data-end="2134">multidisciplinary teams</strong> and managing complex cases</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2165" data-end="2168"> <h3 data-start="2170" data-end="2193"><strong data-start="2174" data-end="2193">What’s on Offer</strong></h3> <ul data-start="2195" data-end="2660"> <li data-start="2195" data-end="2224"> <p data-start="2197" data-end="2224">Competitive annual salary</p> </li> <li data-start="2225" data-end="2282"> <p data-start="2227" data-end="2282">30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave</p> </li> <li data-start="2283" data-end="2340"> <p data-start="2285" data-end="2340">Group personal pension plan and employer contribution</p> </li> <li data-start="2341" data-end="2387"> <p data-start="2343" data-end="2387">Life assurance and medical indemnity cover</p> </li> <li data-start="2388" data-end="2418"> <p data-start="2390" data-end="2418">Enhanced maternity package</p> </li> <li data-start="2419" data-end="2447"> <p data-start="2421" data-end="2447">Free meals while on duty</p> </li> <li data-start="2448" data-end="2493"> <p data-start="2450" data-end="2493">Employee wellbeing support and activities</p> </li> <li data-start="2494" data-end="2538"> <p data-start="2496" data-end="2538">CPD and career development opportunities</p> </li> <li data-start="2539" data-end="2593"> <p data-start="2541" data-end="2593">Flexibility to work in clinically-led environments</p> </li> <li data-start="2594" data-end="2660"> <p data-start="2596" data-end="2660">Access to a supportive peer network and professional community</p> </li> </ul> <p></p>