Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Eating Disorders (Outpatient & Inpatient)

NHS Grampian; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a dynamic Consultant Psychiatrist to lead and deliver high-quality care across Outpatient and Inpatient Adult Eating Disorder services. The role offers a leadership opportunity to develop services in response to new government guidelines and includes hybrid working options. Candidates must have full GMC registration and relevant specialist training. The position includes a relocation package and opportunities for further career development.

Benefits

Relocation package

Opportunities for study leave

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise required before starting.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Possess a CESR / CESR (CP) if not on the Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality care across Outpatient and Inpatient Adult Eating Disorder services.
• Provide psychiatric leadership and clinical input to the Grampian Eating Disorder Service and the Eden Unit.
• Support the training and development of resident doctors.

Job description

Overview

KM226278 – NHS Grampian is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to lead and deliver high-quality care across both Outpatient and Inpatient Adult Eating Disorder services. This newly configured post offers an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role in developing services in response to the Scottish Government’s review and new specification guidance for Eating Disorders services in Scotland. You will work within a well-established multidisciplinary team, providing Psychiatric leadership and clinical input to both the Grampian Eating Disorder Service (GEDS) and the Eden Unit, a regional specialist inpatient facility.

There will be involvement in the training and development of resident doctors and candidates are actively encouraged to become involved in delivering medical education. NHS Grampian offers a generous study leave package with funding available to develop interests or further your career during the course of your employment. With further digitalisation of our services, we are happy to discuss hybrid ways of working both across community/hospital sites and remotely from home where workload allows. Aberdeen offers a superb quality of life, excellent schools, cultural amenities, and easy access to stunning natural landscapes.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality care across Outpatient and Inpatient Adult Eating Disorder services.
• Provide psychiatric leadership and clinical input to the Grampian Eating Disorder Service (GEDS) and the Eden Unit.
• Support the training and development of resident doctors and participate in medical education delivery.
• Contribute to the service evolution in response to policy guidance and digitalisation, including hybrid working where workload allows.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise; licence must be in place before starting in post.
• UK-trained applicants should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
• Alternatively, applicants should possess a CESR / CESR (CP).
• Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. While in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR / CESR (CP) and entry onto the Specialist Register can be made.

Benefits and How to Apply

• Relocation package (details on request), personal office, IT equipment, and dedicated medical secretary. Travel expenses are available as per board policy.
• Opportunities for study leave and funding to develop interests or further your career.
• Hybrid working options across community/hospital sites and remote working when feasible.
• Informal enquiries: Dr Matt Colyer (Clinical Director) – 01224 557438; Ms Lisa Malcolmson (Deputy Clinical Director) – 01224 557438; Ms Judith Mclennan (Head of Hosted Services) – 01224 557590.
• To apply, click the Apply button and search for the Ref No.
• Closing date Sunday, 09 November 2025.