Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Eating Disorders

Job overview

Join us as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Eating Disorders. This is a new post in the Complex Eating Disorders Service, working alongside three other consultants.

The community role will involve direct clinical care and providing clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team (MDT) which includes specialist nurses, nurse therapists, clinical psychologist, dietitians, occupational therapists, social workers and peer support workers.

There are endless opportunities for your career here. As a Trust we are leading national studies on trauma and psychosis, and our growing research partnerships with local universities means plenty of opportunities to get involved in research. You’ll also inspire the next generation of psychiatrists through supervision of career grade and resident doctors, with opportunities to get involved in teaching.

Applications are welcome from both experienced and new consultants, and we can offer relocation packages.

Main duties of the job

In the community role, you will attend team meetings, formal multi-disciplinary reviews and case conferences, informal patient reviews and professionals’ discussions. Running regular clinics for new patient assessments and follow up.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached supporting information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.