Specialist Doctor In Camhs Eating Disorders

Midlands Partnership University Nhs Foundation Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford is seeking a part-time Specialty Doctor for the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service based at St George's Hospital. You will work with Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists and a multidisciplinary team in a newly mobilising day hospital service.

The post offers involvement in an MDT to deliver intensive, evidence-based care for young people with moderate to severe eating disorders, bridging inpatient and community care with an aim to reduce

Qualifications

• Clinical governance: capacity to be alert to dangers or problems.
• Evidence of good decision making and awareness of own limitations.
• Preparation for GMC registration and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• In-reach and outreach to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and reduce relapse.
• Intensive day hospital interventions focused on recovery and risk management.
• Meal support and psychoeducation for young people and families, promoting sustainable recovery at home.
• Multidisciplinary care planning and supervision to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical governance

Patient safety

Medical judgement

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a part time Specialty Doctor in CAMHS Eating Disorder Service based at St George's Hospital in Stafford, working alongside the Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly mobilising specialist eating disorders day hospital service.

Main duties of the job

The CYP Eating Disorders Day Hospital Service is currently mobilising. This specialist provision delivers intensive, evidence-based care to children & young people experiencing moderate to severe eating disorders. This innovative service aims to bridge the gap between inpatient and community care, offering a safe and structured alternative to Tier 4 admission & facilitating earlier discharge from hospital settings.

Operating through a MDT working collaboratively to provide holistic, person-centred care, each professional brings their expertise to support physical health monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial interventions & occupational engagement, all tailored to the unique needs of each young person & their family.

• In-reach and Outreach support to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions & reduce relapse.
• Intensive day hospital interventions focused on recovery, risk management, & re-engagement with daily life.
• Meal support and psychoeducation for young people & their families, promoting sustainable recovery at home.
• Multidisciplinary care planning and supervision, ensuring continuity & quality of care across settings.
• Training and consultation to professionals and carers, enhancing system-wide understanding and support for eating disorders.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Closing date: 06 November 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Specialty Doctor

Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year Pro rata PA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 301-MS-26-7965417-A

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in psychiatry at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act

Quality and Clinical Governance (Essential)

• Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: St George's Hospital, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3SR, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager, Ciaran Hill, [e-mail], 07583869883

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