Impactful Part-Time CAMHS Eating Disorders Specialist Doctor

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a part-time Specialist Doctor for the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service based at St George's Hospital. You will work alongside consultant child and adolescent psychiatrists to deliver day hospital care for young people with moderate to severe eating disorders, bridging inpatient and community services.

Applicants must have full GMC registration and evidence of ST1/CT1 psychiatry competences, with the potential to progress to ST2/CT2.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Evidence of ST1/CT1 competences in psychiatry at application.
• Likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in psychiatry by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-reach and outreach support to prevent admissions and reduce relapse.
• Deliver intensive day hospital interventions focused on recovery, risk management and re-engagement with daily life.
• Provide meal support and psychoeducation for young people and their families.
• Carry out multidisciplinary care planning and supervision to ensure continuity across settings.
• Provide training and consultation to professionals and carers on eating disorders.
• Support physical health monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial interventions and occupational engagement.
• Tailor care to each young person and their family within a person-centred multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical vigilance

Decision making

Self-awareness

Clinical governance

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

ST1/CT1 competences by application

Likely ST2/CT2 competences by start date

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a part-time Specialist Doctor for the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service based at St George's Hospital. You will work alongside consultant child and adolescent psychiatrists to deliver day hospital care for young people with moderate to severe eating disorders, bridging inpatient and community services.

Applicants must have full GMC registration and evidence of ST1/CT1 psychiatry competences, with the potential to progress to ST2/CT2.