Consultant Psychiatrist- Eating Disorder Unit in Chelmsford

Chelmsford is one of the UK's leading treatment centres and is rated by former patients for its excellence, dedication and commitment, as well as producing outstanding treatment outcomes. The hospital first opened in 1992 and has established an excellent reputation for providing fast access to high quality treatment for a range of addictions and mental health difficulties. We offer private autism assessments for adults and children, as well as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments for young people. We also have a dedicated young people's mental health inpatient service, Willow Ward, which provides expert care in a supportive environment. In addition to our inpatient offering for young people, we also provide a day hospital offering structured therapeutic support without the need for a full admission.

Main duties of the job

• You will be part of a compassionate team committed to our patients' wellbeing, taking 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 Priory 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 Priory 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 Priory Group as the Designated Body in line with GMC requirements.

About us

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is seeking to appoint an Employed Consultant Psychiatrist to join its multidisciplinary team. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), with less-than-full-time applications considered for the right candidate. The post carries clinical responsibility for the inpatient Eating Disorders (ED) service based at Priory Hospital Chelmsford. Referrals to the service are primarily received from local NHS commissioners.

Person Specification Requirements

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.