Part-Time Consultant Psychiatrist — Eating Disorders Lead

Priory; Warmley; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday - extra annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

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). Pro rata salary for this role is £108,528.

The post involves clinical leadership, MDT ward rounds, risk assessments and acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act (1983). The hospital is part of Priory, offering comprehensive support and development opportunities within a leading UK mental health provider.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent; CCT or equivalent and GMC Specialist Register
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and ability to lead a team

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

Risk assessments

Therapeutic planning

Education

MRCPsych

CCT or equivalent

GMC Specialist Register

Section 12(2) approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

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

The post involves clinical leadership, MDT ward rounds, risk assessments and acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act (1983). The hospital is part of Priory, offering comprehensive support and development opportunities within a leading UK mental health provider.