Consultant Psychiatrist- Eating Disorders

Priory Group; Rishton; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Preston is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our eating disorders unit on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week). The pro rata salary is £108,528.

Based in Bartle, near Preston, the hospital provides services for adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders across four wards. You will provide clinical leadership, lead ward rounds, risk assessments, and treatment planning, and act as Responsible Clinician for detained patients under the

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification with GMC registration.
• CCT or equivalent, and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status are required.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary ward rounds and risk assessments.
• Deliver strategic reviews and therapeutic planning for patients.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for detained patients under the MHA 1983.
• Oversee referrals, admissions and pre-admission assessments.
• Provide specialist psychiatric expertise to multidisciplinary assessment, formulation and treatment planning.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

CPD commitment

Education

MRCPsych

CCT

GMC Specialist Register

Section 12(2) approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Priory Hospital Preston
£180,880 FTE salary | Part Time - 22.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Preston has an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team on our eating disorders unit. This role is offered on a Part Time basis working 22.5 hours per week. Pro Rata salary for this role is £108,528.

Priory Hospital Preston, Bartle, near Preston is a mental health hospital offering services for adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders across four wards. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and Preston railway station nearby. The M55 motorway is also easily accessible.

Role Overview

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. Provide clinical leadership and take overall responsibility for patient care. Lead multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk assessments, strategic reviews, and therapeutic planning. Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983). Oversee referrals, admissions, and contribute to pre-admission assessments. Provide specialist psychiatric expertise to multidisciplinary assessment, formulation, and treatment planning.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Requirements

Applicants must hold MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification), a CCT (or equivalent) and be included on the GMC Specialist Register, along with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status. They must demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the speciality, the ability to work within and lead a team, and a commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working, and service improvement. Candidates should also have evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.