A specialist healthcare service is seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team within an Eating Disorder inpatient unit. This is a part-time on-site position (30 hours across three days per week) with a salary of £170,000–£180,000 per year (£136,000–£144,000 pro rata).
You will be supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including specialist nurses, psychologists, dietitians, occupational therapists, and other professionals experienced in eating disorder care. The team works collaboratively to provide personalised, evidence-based treatment within a well-established and supportive environment.
The hospital is a leading independent facility, rated ‘Good’ by regulators, and offers expert care for general psychiatric conditions, addictions, and an accredited eating disorder service. Set within peaceful, landscaped grounds, it provides a calm therapeutic environment for patients and staff. The location offers strong public transport links and convenient access to major roads, along with free on-site parking.
You will join a compassionate team dedicated to patient wellbeing, using a personalised and evidence-based approach to help individuals move toward a healthier and more fulfilling future.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Acting as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Assessing and managing complex cases, chairing MDT and CPA meetings, and liaising closely with patients, families, and external stakeholders.
Providing clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager and ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory standards.
Contributing to governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.
Participating in academic and professional development activities, including teaching, case discussions, audit, and research.
More detailed information is available in the job description.
The role is rewarding but often challenging, requiring resilience, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centred care.
The ideal candidate will:
Hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register with a CCT or CESR in General Adult Psychiatry or Eating Disorders.
Possess Approved Clinician status.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Have a thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other relevant legislation.
Be committed to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Informal enquiries can be made through the recruitment team.
You will be supported to succeed and thrive through ongoing career conversations, full training, and clear pathways into advanced clinical and leadership roles.
Benefits include:
Free on-site parking
Supplemented meals
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
An additional day of leave on your birthday
Enhanced maternity pay
Contributory pension scheme
Flexible benefits (gym membership, technology schemes, healthcare cash plan, etc.)
Access to extensive development and training opportunities
Sponsorship for professional qualifications via an Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
Leadership and management development programmes
Long service awards
Refer-a-friend bonuses
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