Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

Priory; City Of London; On-site; GBP 170,000 - 176,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health care provider in London is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Eating Disorders. You will collaborate with a compassionate team to manage complex cases and lead patient care planning. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration and Approved Clinician status. This part-time role offers competitive compensation and a variety of benefits, including free parking, enhanced maternity pay, and leadership development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday – an extra day annual leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership and management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration.
• On the Specialist Register with a CCT or CESR in General Adult Psychiatry or Eating Disorders.
• Approved Clinician status.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Assess and manage complex cases.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.

Skills

Full GMC registration

On the Specialist Register with a CCT or CESR in General Adult Psychiatry or Eating Disorders

Approved Clinician status

Understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Job description

Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital Hayes Grove

Compensation: £170,000 - £176,000 / year

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

As the Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key part in recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assess and manage complex cases, chair MDT/CPA meetings, and liaise with patients, families, and external stakeholders.
• Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Contribute to governance and quality improvement through active participation in ward, CAMHS, and service development meetings.
• Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• On the Specialist Register with a CCT or CESR in General Adult Psychiatry or Eating Disorders
• Approved Clinician status
• Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

What we will give you in return

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday – an extra day annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including gym membership, IT equipment, and Healthcare Cash Plan
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through IPD
• Leadership and management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses