Senior Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

Priory; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Chelmsford in Essex is seeking a senior psychiatrist to lead medical directions in patient recovery. The role focuses on comprehensive psychiatric assessments, individualized treatment plans and strong clinical governance.

You will provide medical leadership, supervise the MDT, oversee medication management and ensure high standards of care in line with Priory policies. Full-time, 37.5 hours weekly with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent is required.
• CCT or equivalent and GMC Specialist Register are essential.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status are essential.
• Demonstrated leadership within a multidisciplinary team and commitment to CPD.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight, review progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Lead on medication management and prescribing with appropriate monitoring.
• Collaborate with MDT to deliver holistic, person-centred care and recovery.
• Contribute to governance, safeguarding, risk management, and service development.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure continuity of care.
• Provide supervision and support to colleagues within the MDT.

Skills

Clinical leadership

MDT collaboration

CPD commitment

Education

MRCPsych (or equivalent)

CCT (or equivalent)

GMC Specialist Register

Section 12(2) approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Priory Hospital Chelmsford in Essex is seeking a senior psychiatrist to lead medical directions in patient recovery. The role focuses on comprehensive psychiatric assessments, individualized treatment plans and strong clinical governance.

You will provide medical leadership, supervise the MDT, oversee medication management and ensure high standards of care in line with Priory policies. Full-time, 37.5 hours weekly with competitive benefits.