Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Eating Disorders

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 170,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in female eating disorders. This full-time role at a renowned hospital involves overseeing patient care, leading a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high standards of medical services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatry, with opportunities for professional growth, including potential advancement to Medical Director. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will drive life-changing treatment and make a significant impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Gym discounts

Free online fitness classes

Study leave and budget

Research opportunities

Teaching opportunities

Leadership in QI & Audit initiatives

Cash plan for health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist with a focus on eating disorders.
• Strong understanding of mental health legislation and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care provision for women with eating disorders.
• Conduct mental state examinations and treatment planning.

Skills

Psychiatry

Mental Health Assessment

Clinical Governance

Team Leadership

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Psychiatry

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Eating Disorders

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Ealing, providing senior medical cover on our 14-bed highly specialised eating disorder service for women.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining the care of all ward inpatients as required. They will also be responsible for auditing the medical services provided at the ward to ensure quality in accordance with GMC standards and other professional guidelines.

Your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.

There is an opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Ealing has a "Good" overall CQC rating, providing a welcoming environment and personalised treatment for up to 23 service users with eating or personality disorders across two wards.

Sunrise Ward offers a highly specialised eating disorder service for up to 14 women, including those with extremely low BMIs. The focus is on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return home.

The service employs a phased treatment pathway, aiming to help individuals understand and plan their treatment journey. It emphasizes collaborative treatment tailored to individual needs, driven by a multidisciplinary approach.

The post holder will serve as the Responsible Clinician, with overall medical responsibility for patient treatment and close liaison with the multidisciplinary team.

They will act as a positive role model, maintaining a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors, and staff.

About us

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. We are known for pioneering services and outstanding outcomes, helping thousands of individuals improve their lives.

We maintain good relationships with regulatory bodies, undergoing regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. An internal quality system ensures high standards of care and positive outcomes.

Job responsibilities

Service Line: Female Eating Disorders

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We seek an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Ealing, providing senior medical cover on Sunrise Ward.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing patient care and auditing medical services to ensure quality and compliance.

Sunrise Ward provides specialised care for women, including those with extremely low BMIs, focusing on supporting individuals to reach a healthy BMI and prepare for discharge.

The service offers a phased treatment pathway, emphasizing collaborative and individualised care driven by a multidisciplinary team.

In this role, your expertise will be central to delivering life-changing treatment, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.

There is an opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level via management schemes.

At Cygnet, you'll enjoy professional development, discounts, and benefits supporting your well-being both professionally and personally.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects and make a positive difference daily.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care provision on Sunrise Ward
• Act as a positive role model with a constructive attitude towards patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations
• Undertake investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits
• Lead risk assessments, risk management, and embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfers and leave approvals
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Communicate regularly with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Engage with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders through effective communication and reporting
• Attend academic meetings and adhere to standards for CPD as set by GMC, DoH, and Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Contribute to the Telephone On-call rota

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• Salary from £170,000 per year (negotiable)
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
• 5 days study leave, study budget, and in-house CPD programs
• Company-paid Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities, including publishing and joining R&D groups
• Teaching opportunities for medical students and trainees
• Leadership and participation in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan covering benefits up to £1000/year, including physiotherapy, optical, dental, and prescriptions
• Gym discounts and free online fitness classes

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be conducted to review any criminal convictions.