Consultant Psychiatrist; Eating Disorders
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Doctor/Physician
Healthcare Consultant, Medical Doctor
Location: East Midlands
Job Description
Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a highly specialised Eating Disorders service, providing clinical leadership to a 12-bed inpatient ward supporting adults with low BMI. Working as the Responsible Clinician, you will lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while overseeing treatment plans, clinical governance and service development within a specialist mental health setting.
Salary: Up to £175,000 per annum DOE + £15,000 Welcome Bonus
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: Full Time
Setting:Mixed Eating Disorders
Location: Derbyshire (East Midlands)
Your key responsibilities will be;
- Lead high-quality psychiatric care for adult eating disorder inpatients.
- Act as Responsible Clinician for all patients on the ward.
- Complete patient assessments, diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Conduct ward rounds, reviews and clinical audits.
- Lead risk management and clinical governance initiatives.
- Prepare reports and attend Mental Health Act tribunals.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies.
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;
- Full GMC registration and MBBS (or equivalent).
- CCT/CESR and Specialist Register entry.
- Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
- Experience working within eating disorders and adult mental health.
- MRCPsych or an equivalent recognised qualification.
What benefits are on offer?
- Salary up to £175,000 per annum.
- £15,000 Welcome Bonus.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Five days study leave and CPD budget.
- Company pension and life assurance.
- Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing benefits.
- Electric car scheme and employee discounts.
What can Athona offer you?
- Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
- Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, charities, social enterprises and private sector.
- Support from interview through to onboarding and salary negotiations.
- Overseas support for candidates relocating to the UK.
- A dedicated consultant who understands your career aspirations.
- Ongoing support after placement to ensure long-term career satisfaction.
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