Job Overview

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the Integrated CAMHS Eating Disorders Day Service. The core clinical role is a part‑time 6‑PA clinical post, with additional options to add a 1‑PA liaison development role and a 1‑PA clinical academic role.

Relocation & Benefits

Relocation package up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility), generous annual leave entitlement, study leave, NHS pension scheme, and staff discounts including purchase and lease of new cars.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the CAMHS/paediatric day patient services.
• Provide ED liaison alongside Paediatrics for patients admitted to paediatric wards at ChelWest.
• Review relevant patients in Tier 4 CYP/ED units to support step‑down to day care.
• Lead development and evaluation of treatment pathways in collaboration with therapy leads.
• Provide clinical assessments for new referrals (typically one or two new assessments weekly).
• Provide psychiatric input to the care of day patients.
• Work closely with other stakeholders in the provision of CYPED services across NW London (including the CAMHS PC, WLHT CYP CEDS, paediatrics and specialist inpatient services), to ensure equity of access and well‑integrated care pathways for all patients and their families.
• Cross cover and collaborate with CYP and Adult consultant colleagues.
• Active membership of the VSEDS Senior Leadership Team and Care Quality Group.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the Day Patient pathways.
• Provide consultant responsibility for patient care within these pathways.
• Diagnose patients with ICD‑10 codes at assessment and document them appropriately.
• Participate in weekly MDT meetings, providing leadership, supervision and consultation for the teams.
• Consult with other multidisciplinary team members regarding risk management.
• Work with the team manager to manage the flow of referrals, assessments and waiting lists.
• Provide comprehensive initial assessments for complex clients, which may require travel to paediatric wards in NW London acute hospitals or specialist ED inpatient units.
• Provide psychiatric review and management of day patients.
• Provide liaison input to ChelWest paediatric services.
• Attend relevant Tier 4 units to support step‑down plans.
• Provide RC cover for ED patients on ChelWest paediatric wards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Primary Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration with GMC Licence to Practice
• Section 12 MHA Approved
• Approved Clinician status
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview date)
• CAMHS training

Desirable Qualifications

• MRCPsych
• Additional postgraduate management qualification

Essential Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and empathic skills
• Clinical leadership/management experience
• Track record of improving quality in a service

Desirable Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Experience of conducting job planning
• Experience of resolving conflict and complex performance management issues
• Peer‑reviewed published research
• Experience with data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation

Essential Personal Skills & Qualities

• Ability to manage complex and changing priorities
• Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations
• Ability to provide leadership and vision in a changing environment

The Eating Disorder Service was established in 2002 and has grown significantly in the past 20+ years. It operates primarily at the South Kensington & Chelsea Mental Health Unit with additional outpatient facilities in North West London, providing specialist services for children, young people and adults with all types of eating disorders.