Pulse
Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders
Bromley. Posted 11 months ago
The role
You will act as Consultant and Responsible Clinician within an eating disorder inpatient unit. You will lead patient care planning and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
What you will do
- Acting as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Assessing and managing complex cases.
- Chairing MDT and CPA meetings.
- Liaising closely with patients, families, and external stakeholders.
- Providing clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager.
- Ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory standards.
- Contributing to governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.
- Participating in academic and professional development activities, including teaching, case discussions, audit, and research.
Required qualifications
- Hold full GMC registration.
- Be on the Specialist Register with a CCT or CESR in General Adult Psychiatry or Eating Disorders.
- Possess Approved Clinician status.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other relevant legislation.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Supplemented meals
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- An additional day of leave on your birthday
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits (gym membership, technology schemes, healthcare cash plan, etc.)
- Access to extensive development and training opportunities
- Sponsorship for professional qualifications via an Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership and management development programmes
- Long service awards
- Refer-a-friend bonuses
About the company
The hospital is a leading independent facility, rated ‘Good’ by regulators, offering expert care for general psychiatric conditions, addictions, and an accredited eating disorder service.