Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders Unit

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join their specialist Eating Disorders Unit. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and contributing to clinical governance. With a focus on professional development, the position offers a competitive salary and benefits including generous annual leave and support for ongoing education. Join a supportive environment that values collaboration and continuous learning, making a real difference in the lives of patients facing complex challenges.

Benefits

Generous annual leave including Birthday Leave

Support for CPD and study leave

Medical indemnity cover

Relocation package and sponsorship options

One day of remote working per week

Qualifications

• Must be on the specialist register with CCT/CESR.
• Experience in treating eating disorders and complex psychiatric conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning with patients.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Assessment

Team Collaboration

Mental Health Act Knowledge

Patient Care Management

Education

Specialist Register with CCT/CESR

Full GMC Registration

Job description

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Client:

Priory Group

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

218afb40a229

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Reference: PRI100840

Location: Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, 100 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, SK8 3DG

Priory Group Division

Hours: 37.5

Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

Role Summary:

About Us

Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital is a leading provider of mental health services, offering specialist care across various disciplines. Our Eating Disorders Unit provides high-quality, evidence-based treatment for patients experiencing complex eating disorders.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our specialist Eating Disorders Unit. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities:

Clinical:

• Serve as the Consultant and Responsible Clinician within the MDT.
• Take overall responsibility for patient care and treatment plans.
• Assess referrals promptly with the MDT.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning with patients, stakeholders, and carers.
• Chair MDT/CPA meetings, adhering to policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely discharge GP notifications and summaries.
• Contribute to unit governance through expertise and leadership.
• Prepare and supervise reports for Mental Health Act Review Tribunals and Managers Hearings, including giving evidence.
• Participate in a non-resident second on-call rota (frequency of 1:8).

Management:

• Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager.
• Ensure ward compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Attend ward governance meetings and contribute to quality initiatives.
• Participate in monthly governance and academic meetings.
• Contribute to case presentations, teaching, audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Post Requirements:

• Must be on the specialist register with CCT/CESR.
• Valid Approved Clinician status.
• Full GMC registration with license to practice.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.
• Experience in treating eating disorders and complex psychiatric conditions; ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Company and Site Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Generous annual leave including Birthday Leave.
• Support for CPD and study leave.
• Supportive peer group.
• Opportunities for further learning and development.
• Medical indemnity cover.
• Relocation package and sponsorship options.
• One day of remote working per week.

Additional Information:

As a leading UK provider of behavioral care and support services, Priory offers a challenging and rewarding career with investment in your development. We prioritize infection control and require vaccination status disclosures, which will be handled in line with GDPR. All roles are subject to DBS checks, which Priory will fund. We are an equal opportunities employer.