Consultant Psychiatrist- Eating Disorder Unit

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Act as the responsible Consultant Psychiatrist for up to 12 inpatient Eating Disorder (ED) patients at [Employer hidden] Hospital Chelmsford, including participation in a non-residential 1-in-5 on-call rota and providing cross-cover for consultant colleagues as required.
• Where inpatient occupancy is low (fewer than 8 patients), undertake a proportionate increase in outpatient assessments; the post-holder will be registered with Private Medical Insurance (PMI) providers to support this activity.
• Provide consultant-level input and advice to outpatients, working closely with [Employer hidden] Therapy Services, including services based within the hospital and at local Wellbeing Centres.
• Participate fully in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and hospital management processes, including attendance at relevant service line and business review meetings.
• Work to an agreed annual job plan with the Medical Director, covering direct and indirect clinical activities, CPD, and supporting professional activities, with appraisal and revalidation managed through [Employer hidden] Group as the Designated Body in line with GMC requirements.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The successful candidate will be on the GMC Specialist Register (CCT or CCST), or within six months of entry, in General Psychiatry, with demonstrated experience and competencies in Eating Disorders. Specialist ED experience across both inpatient and outpatient settings is desirable. Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise and be able to evidence consultant-level working within a wide multidisciplinary team, in line with the standards set out in *Good Medical Practice*. The post-holder will deliver high-quality, person-centred inpatient care, contribute to service development and governance, and play an active role in the training and supervision of junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.

For more information about the role, you can email: [contact hidden]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at [Employer hidden] and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses