Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Eating Disorders

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a 14-bedded specialist inpatient service for women with eating disorders in West London, providing senior medical leadership to a highly skilled multidisciplinary team

Salary: Up to £180,000 per annum + £5,000 welcome bonus
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist – Female Eating Disorders
Hours: Full time
Setting: Specialist female eating disorder inpatient ward (14 beds)
Location: West London (Ealing, W5)

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Provide senior clinical leadership for a 14-bed female eating disorders inpatient ward.
• Act as Responsible Clinician, overseeing treatment plans and multidisciplinary reviews for all inpatients.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, investigations, diagnoses and evidence-based treatments.
• Lead ward rounds, patient reviews, documentation and clinical audits to maintain care quality.
• Implement robust risk assessment, risk management and clinical governance across the service.
• Supervise medical reports, tribunals and legal documentation under the Mental Health Act.
• Contribute to on-call rota and ongoing service development initiatives.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• 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, Mental Capacity Act and related Codes of Practice.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to lead, teach and work within MDTs.
• Commitment to clinical governance, audit, research and ongoing professional development.

What benefits are on offer:

• Competitive salary up to £180,000 per year.
• £5,000 welcome bonus and generous increasing annual leave.
• Study leave, CPD budget and regular in-house learning opportunities.
• Contributory pension, life assurance scheme and health cash plan.
• Access to research, teaching, quality improvement and leadership pathways.
• Staff discounts, wellbeing initiatives, gym offers and free onsite meals.
• Free parking, employee assistance and digital GP support services.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to [email protected]