Specialist Doctor in CAMHS Eating Disorders

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

• 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.

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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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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.

Desirable

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

Quality & Clinical Governance

• 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.

Additional Information

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.

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.

Employer Contact

Service Manager: Ciaran Hill
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Employer Details

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St George's Hospital, Corporation Street, Stafford ST16 3SR
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk