Consultant Psychiatrist – Female Eating Disorders Inpatient

Athona Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a 14-bedded specialist inpatient service for women with eating disorders in West London. The role involves providing senior medical leadership and conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments. Candidates must have full GMC registration and demonstrate commitment to clinical governance. The position offers an attractive salary of up to £180,000 per annum along with a welcome bonus and various benefits, including study leave and health support services.

Benefits

£5,000 welcome bonus

Generous annual leave

Study leave and CPD budget

Contributory pension

Health cash plan

Wellbeing initiatives

Free onsite meals

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration, Section 12 and Approved Clinician status, on the specialist register.
• CCT/CESR in Psychiatry with experience or strong interest in eating disorders.
• Thorough knowledge of Mental Health Act and related Codes of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership for a 14-bed female eating disorders inpatient ward.
• Act as Responsible Clinician, overseeing treatment plans and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatments.
• Lead ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits to maintain care quality.
• Implement risk assessment and clinical governance across the service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Clinical governance commitment

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT/CESR in Psychiatry

Job description

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a 14-bedded specialist inpatient service for women with eating disorders in West London. The role involves providing senior medical leadership and conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments. Candidates must have full GMC registration and demonstrate commitment to clinical governance. The position offers an attractive salary of up to £180,000 per annum along with a welcome bonus and various benefits, including study leave and health support services.