Consultant Psychiatrist – Eating Disorders

National Locums; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private mental health provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead their Eating Disorders service in Kent. The role involves delivering high-quality care to patients, leading a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to service development. Ideal candidates will be GMC-registered with experience in eating disorders, strong communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with CCT in General Adult Psychiatry.
• Experience with eating disorders in a specialist setting is essential.
• Leadership and teamwork skills critical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric care to patients with complex eating disorders.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for inpatients.
• Provide leadership and supervision to junior medical staff.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

GMC registration

CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Section 12(2) status

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to lead our specialist Eating Disorders service with our private client in Kent, part of the UK’s leading private mental health providers.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality psychiatric care to patients with complex eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Working closely with our multidisciplinary team of psychologists, dietitians, therapists and nurses, you will provide clinical leadership, drive service excellence, and ensure patient-centred outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as Responsible Clinician for inpatients under your care

Complete initial psychiatric assessments, treatment plans, risk assessments and discharge planning

Attend weekly MDT meetings and CPA reviews

Provide leadership and supervision to junior medical staff and MDT members

Contribute to service development and CQC compliance

Requirements:

GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or equivalent

Previous experience working with eating disorders in a specialist setting

Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility)

Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills

Apply online or for additional information regarding this job please call Simon Adamson [phone]orsend Simon an email here

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