Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist- Eating Disorder Unit

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Compensation: £170,000 - £180,000 / year

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.

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 since then, has established an excellent reputation for providing fast access to high quality treatment for a range of addictions as well as treatment for 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. As well as our inpatient offering for young people, we also offer a day hospital providing structured therapeutic support without the need for a full admission.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

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.

For more information about the role, you can email: andreastroyd@priorygroup.com

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.