Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

Priory Group; Great Holland; Sur place; GBP 162 000 - 198 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Priory Hospital Chelmsford, part of the Priory Group, in Essex, seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead clinical care and oversee assessments, treatment plans and medication management. The role requires MRCPsych, CCT or equivalent, and GMC Specialist Register with Approved Clinician status.

You will collaborate with a MDT to drive evidence-based care and service improvement. You will provide leadership, supervision and governance, while maintaining high standards of documentation and patient

Qualifications

• MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification) is required.
• A CCT (or equivalent) is required.
• Must be included on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status are essential.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team and commitment to CPD.

Responsabilités

• Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including diagnosis and risk assessment.
• Develop individualised treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Lead on medication management and prescribing with appropriate monitoring.
• Provide clinical supervision and governance within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and communication for continuity of care.
• Support service development and maintain high standards of patient safety.

Formation

MRCPsych

CCT

GMC Specialist Register

Approved Clinician status

Description du poste

Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Salary: £180,000 Full Time / 37.5 Hours

Location: Essex

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is one of the UK’s leading treatment centres and is rated by former patients for its excellence, dedication and commitment, as well as producing outstanding treatment outcomes. At Chelmsford, we offer a range of evidence-based treatment programmes that can support adults and young people. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care. Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including diagnosis, risk assessments and the development of individualised treatment plans for patients presenting with a range of complex mental health conditions. Provide ongoing medical leadership and clinical oversight, reviewing patients’ progress, evaluating treatment outcomes and adjusting care plans to ensure safe, effective and evidence-based treatment. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals, to deliver holistic, person-centred care and support patients throughout their recovery. Lead on medication management and prescribing, ensuring appropriate monitoring of treatment effectiveness, potential side effects and physical health needs, in line with current clinical guidance and professional standards. Contribute to clinical governance, safeguarding, risk management and service development, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and Priory policies. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, discharge summaries and clinical reports, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care. Build positive therapeutic relationships with patients and their families or carers, where appropriate, involving them in treatment decisions and promoting shared decision-making. Provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team, promoting high standards of clinical practice, professional development and patient safety. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the Role

Applicants must hold MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification), a CCT (or equivalent) and be included on the GMC Specialist Register. Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status are also essential. Candidates must demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the speciality, alongside the ability to work effectively within and lead a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working and continuous service improvement is required, together with evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).

The Following Experience Would Be Beneficial

Experience working within mental health services and managing patients with complex psychiatric needs would be advantageous. Experience providing clinical leadership, contributing to multidisciplinary treatment planning, supporting clinical governance and driving service development initiatives would also be beneficial. The ability to support and supervise colleagues, promote evidence-based practice, and help maintain high standards of patient safety and care would be desirable.