Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

Job description

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). 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. 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. --- ### **What you’ll be doing** 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. Your key responsibilities will include: - Acting as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration. - Assessing and managing complex cases, chairing MDT and CPA meetings, and liaising closely with patients, families, and external stakeholders. - Providing clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager and ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory standards. - Contributing to governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives. - Participating in academic and professional development activities, including teaching, case discussions, audit, and research. More detailed information is available in the job description. --- ### **What you’ll bring to the role** The role is rewarding but often challenging, requiring resilience, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centred care. The ideal candidate will: - Hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register with a CCT or CESR in General Adult Psychiatry or Eating Disorders. - Possess Approved Clinician status. - Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. - Have a thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other relevant legislation. - Be committed to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. Informal enquiries can be made through the recruitment team. --- ### **What we will give you in return** You will be supported to succeed and thrive through ongoing career conversations, full training, and clear pathways into advanced clinical and leadership roles. Benefits include: - Free on-site parking - Supplemented meals - 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays - An additional day of leave on your birthday - Enhanced maternity pay - Contributory pension scheme - Flexible benefits (gym membership, technology schemes, healthcare cash plan, etc.) - Access to extensive development and training opportunities - Sponsorship for professional qualifications via an Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel - Leadership and management development programmes - Long service awards - Refer-a-friend bonuses