Consultant / Senior Doctor in CAMHS - Eating Disorder & ARFID

Job overview

Are you ready to make a difference in mental health care? Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an innovative and passionate psychiatrist for the Children and Young Peoples Eating Disorder Service (CYPEDS).  We are ideally looking for a Consultant,  but will consider applications from other qualified Doctors ( GP & SAS Doctors or equivalent) with experience in  managing the treatment of Eating Disorders in young persons.

The role involves contributing to the assessment and therapeutic needs of children, young people, and their families across various settings, and collaborating with the team to devise and implement customised treatment plans.

We're committed to supporting our team members and are open to discussing competitive recruitment and relocation packages to welcome the right candidate to Cornwall.

Step into a role where your leadership will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your career can truly thrive.

Apply today and be part of a future-focused team dedicated to making a lasting impact on mental health services in Cornwall.

Main duties of the job

At Cornwall CYPED, we are dedicated to providing NICE-concordant, evidence-based treatments for children and young people with eating disorders. As a key member of our team, you will assess and address the therapeutic needs of our patients and their families, contributing to the development and implementation of personalized treatment plans. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our status as having the lowest rates for specialist ED bed use in the South West.

You will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team that includes paediatrics, nursing, systemic family therapy, psychology, and other therapeutic specialties. Cornwall CYPED is recognized as a regional leader for its innovative services, such as our physical monitoring program, parent support groups, Bulimia treatment pathway, and collaboration with the local Adolescent Unit to enhance eating disorder care. Your role will be essential in advancing our service, particularly in initiatives for ARFID and day care provision for Anorexia Nervosa.

We encourage the successful candidate to develop a personal development plan, supporting lifelong learning and growth.  New appointees are also offered opportunities for professional development, including pursuing further qualifications, research, or involvement in our transformation initiatives, with flexibility in Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An advert can only tell you so much—we’d love the chance to discuss this role with you in greater detail. To learn more or to arrange an informal visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Kasu Kiran Clinical Director, CAMHS [email protected]