Consultant Psychiatrist CAMHS Eating Disorder (attracts 20K RRP)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vibrant and skilled multidisciplinary environment, providing exceptional care for children and young people facing eating disorders. This role offers the chance to lead clinical initiatives while benefiting from significant investment in services. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of mental health services. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young patients. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Golden Hello of £20K

Relocation package up to £8K

Generous annual leave

Study leave

NHS pension scheme

Lifestyle benefits

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing children and young people with eating disorders.
• Full GMC registration and specialist qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and management for the Eating Disorder Service.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments and consultations for young patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Experience in Eating Disorders

Organizational Skills

Team Working

Education

Primary Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration

Inclusion on Child and Adolescent Specialist Register

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS Eating Disorders (ED) Permanent, Full-Time 10PAs (Part -Time applications welcomed)

This is a substantive post for a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist within the CYP Eating Disorders Community Team, working alongside another part-time Consultant Psychiatrist.

The post holder joins a team of 7 Consultant Psychiatrists in the all age Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service. Every Consultant has a unique leadership role within the clinical teams/pathways for which they are responsible.

Academic, teaching and management interests are strongly encouraged and supported. With appropriate adjustment of responsbilities, the role could be full time, or part time at minimum 6 sessions.

This post attracts Golden Hello of 20K (non pensionable, taxable, subject to eligibility) anda generous annual leave, study leave, the NHS pension scheme and other financial benefits such as, Relocation package for up to 8K (subject to eligibility)and a range of lifestyle benefits and staff discounts including purchase and lease of new cars.

Further Information & Arrangements to visit

Applicants should contact the following key people to discuss the post in detail and if possible arrange an informal visit:

Dr Katie Au Clinical Lead [e-mail]

Rachel Clancy, Head of ED Services [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide psychiatric and medical assessment and management of children and young people with eating disorders receiving care in the CYP outpatient Eating Disorder Service.

They will provide clinical leadership and consultation within the team. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across the service, including the intensive community treatment and day patient services, as well as other stakeholders, including acute hospital partners.

The post-holder will provide liaison input to paediatric/medical wards according to MEED guidelines.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust specialises in caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. CNWL provides the following clinical services:

• A range of community health services, including adult and child physical and Dental care services.
• Palliative Care
• A range of mental health services, from early intervention and psychological therapies to inpatient or long-term rehabilitation care.
• Specialist mental health services for children and adolescents.
• Substance misuse services for drugs, alcohol provided in the community and a medically managed detoxification service.
• Specialist addiction services.
• Inpatient, outpatient and day patient eating disorders services.
• Inpatient and outpatient learning disability services
• Mental health, addictions services in many HM Prisons and YOI
• Sexual and reproductive health services

Both CAMHS and Eating Disorder services have grown considerably over the last 7 years and very significant new investment is currently coming into services as part of the Long Term Plan.

Vincent Square ED Service is an all age Service with a vibrant and skilled multidisciplinary team working across a a variety of evidence based treatment pathways targeted to the specific needs of different groups of patients. You will have the opportunity to work with committed, innovative and compassionate colleagues, delivering high quality care and treatment at an exciting time of significant investment and expansion of services.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year plus London weighting of £2162 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-CA/ED-C-0008

Job locations

Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service

1 Nightingale Pl

London

SW10 9NG

Job description Job responsibilities

1. To provide clinical leadership within the CEDS-CYP team.

2. To provide consultant responsibility for patient care within service

3. Consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the management of urgent assessments and risk.

4. To attend the weekly referral and assessment meeting providing support and consultation for team.

5. To diagnose patients with an ICD10 code at assessment/assessment meeting and ensure that these are documented appropriately, along with all other mandatory data recording

6. Participation in the weekly referral & assessment and MDT meetings, providing leadership, supervision and consultation for the team.

7. To work with lead therapists to manage flow of referrals, assessments and waiting list

8. To provide comprehensive initial assessments for complex clients typically one per week.

9. To provide psychiatric review and management of CYP ED team patients typically around 12 - 15 patients per week, including patients seen on paediatric wards.

10. Manage and develop protocols with local paediatric services.

11. Provide RC cover for paediatric wards

12. Accessing Tier 4 provision as clinically appropriate and reviewing the management and care of the young person during inpatient admission to ensure the most effective use of resources and appropriate early discharge.

13. To develop and sustain good working relationships and effective MEED pathways with Paediatrics.

14. To contribute to CPA meetings, as appropriate.

15. To contribute to MHA assessments as appropriate.

16. To support the maintenance of a psychologically minded clinic culture.

17. To regularly attend the weekly Staff Group, Continuing Professional Development sessions and Consultant meetings.

18. To manage, and provide training and clinical supervision for the team Specialty Doctor and Psychiatry trainees seeking special interest sessions in the service.

19. To provide cross cover for Consultant Psychiatrist colleagues in the Eating Disorder Service.

20. To be an active member of the service lines Senior Leadership Team.

21. Work along with other MDT colleagues to develop the CEDS-CYP team

22. Participation in the development of new models of service to improve delivery and outcome, taking into account the views of commissioners, service users and evidence of best practice.

23. Participation in development of clinical protocols as required.

24. To maintain accurate and up to date clinical records.

25. To participate in the administration patient information systems and ensure that data are entered in accordance with service policies and guidance.

26. To contribute to collection and monitoring of Clinical Outcome data across the service.

27. To liaise with statutory and non-statutory sector agencies concerning the treatment and management of patients.

28. To ensure discharges are managed in accordance with service policies and guidance.

29. To complete and contribute to the completion of Serious Untoward Incident Reports as required.

30. To work in accordance with service policies and guidelines.

31. Maintaining up to date Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Job description Job responsibilities

1. To provide clinical leadership within the CEDS-CYP team.

2. To provide consultant responsibility for patient care within service

3. Consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the management of urgent assessments and risk.

4. To attend the weekly referral and assessment meeting providing support and consultation for team.

5. To diagnose patients with an ICD10 code at assessment/assessment meeting and ensure that these are documented appropriately, along with all other mandatory data recording

6. Participation in the weekly referral & assessment and MDT meetings, providing leadership, supervision and consultation for the team.

7. To work with lead therapists to manage flow of referrals, assessments and waiting list

8. To provide comprehensive initial assessments for complex clients typically one per week.

9. To provide psychiatric review and management of CYP ED team patients typically around 12 - 15 patients per week, including patients seen on paediatric wards.

10. Manage and develop protocols with local paediatric services.

11. Provide RC cover for paediatric wards

12. Accessing Tier 4 provision as clinically appropriate and reviewing the management and care of the young person during inpatient admission to ensure the most effective use of resources and appropriate early discharge.

13. To develop and sustain good working relationships and effective MEED pathways with Paediatrics.

14. To contribute to CPA meetings, as appropriate.

15. To contribute to MHA assessments as appropriate.

16. To support the maintenance of a psychologically minded clinic culture.

17. To regularly attend the weekly Staff Group, Continuing Professional Development sessions and Consultant meetings.

18. To manage, and provide training and clinical supervision for the team Specialty Doctor and Psychiatry trainees seeking special interest sessions in the service.

19. To provide cross cover for Consultant Psychiatrist colleagues in the Eating Disorder Service.

20. To be an active member of the service lines Senior Leadership Team.

21. Work along with other MDT colleagues to develop the CEDS-CYP team

22. Participation in the development of new models of service to improve delivery and outcome, taking into account the views of commissioners, service users and evidence of best practice.

23. Participation in development of clinical protocols as required.

24. To maintain accurate and up to date clinical records.

25. To participate in the administration patient information systems and ensure that data are entered in accordance with service policies and guidance.

26. To contribute to collection and monitoring of Clinical Outcome data across the service.

27. To liaise with statutory and non-statutory sector agencies concerning the treatment and management of patients.

28. To ensure discharges are managed in accordance with service policies and guidance.

29. To complete and contribute to the completion of Serious Untoward Incident Reports as required.

30. To work in accordance with service policies and guidelines.

31. Maintaining up to date Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential

• Primary Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Inclusion on the Child and Adolescent Specialist Register (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
• Section 12 MHA Approved Approved Clinician status

Desirable

• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to (own specialty)

Experience, Skills and Abilities Essential

• Experience and Skills in Eating Disorders in young people

Personal Skills & Qualities Essential

• Excellent communication and empathic skills
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Experience of team working
• Sound organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative

Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential

• Primary Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Inclusion on the Child and Adolescent Specialist Register (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
• Section 12 MHA Approved Approved Clinician status

Desirable

• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to (own specialty)

Experience, Skills and Abilities Essential

• Experience and Skills in Eating Disorders in young people

Personal Skills & Qualities Essential

• Excellent communication and empathic skills
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Experience of team working
• Sound organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service

1 Nightingale Pl

London

SW10 9NG

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service

1 Nightingale Pl

London

SW10 9NG

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)