Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

The role

A Consultant Psychiatrist will act as Responsible Clinician for patients in a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for women. The role involves managing a dedicated caseload, conducting assessments, and providing clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team.

What you will do

• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients on the ward
• Manage a dedicated caseload
• Conduct assessments and manage referrals to the service
• Oversee physical health assessments and document findings
• Complete professional reports including care reviews, CPA, and tribunal reports
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management
• Participate in ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Uphold principles of clinical governance and adhere to organisational policies
• Participate in an annual appraisal programme
• Take part in the on-call rota covering the regional network of services

Required qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• MRCPsych (or equivalent) approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Section 12(2) approval
• Approved Clinician status
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing complex cases

Nice to have

• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Prior exposure to acute inpatient or community settings
• Experience in risk assessment and risk management

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave
• Bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Group personal pension plan and employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Medical indemnity cover
• Enhanced maternity package
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee wellbeing support and activities
• CPD and career development opportunities
• Flexibility to work in clinically-led environments
• Access to a supportive peer network and professional community

About the company

Pulse is a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for women providing evidence-based, personalised treatment programmes.