Consultant Psychiatrist- Eating Disorders
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A Consultant Psychiatrist provides specialist psychiatric care on an eating disorders unit, leading assessments, treatment plans, ward rounds, risk assessments, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
About this role
Priory Hospital Preston
£180,880 FTE salary
Part Time - 22.5 Hours
Priory Hospital Preston has an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team on our eating disorders unit. This role is offered on a Part Time basis working 22.5 hours per week. Pro Rata salary for this role is £108,528
Priory Hospital Preston, Bartle, near Preston is a mental health hospital offering services for adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders across four wards. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and Preston railway station nearby. The M55 motorway is also easily accessible.
£180,880 FTE salary
Part Time - 22.5 Hours
Priory Hospital Preston has an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team on our eating disorders unit. This role is offered on a Part Time basis working 22.5 hours per week. Pro Rata salary for this role is £108,528
Priory Hospital Preston, Bartle, near Preston is a mental health hospital offering services for adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders across four wards. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and Preston railway station nearby. The M55 motorway is also easily accessible.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
- Provide clinical leadership and take overall responsibility for patient care.
- Lead multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk assessments, strategic reviews, and therapeutic planning.
- Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
- Oversee referrals, admissions, and contribute to pre-admission assessments.
- Provide specialist psychiatric expertise to multidisciplinary assessment, formulation, and treatment planning.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Applicants must hold MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification), a CCT (or equivalent) and be included on the GMC Specialist Register, along with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status. They must demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the speciality, the ability to work within and lead a team, and a commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working, and service improvement. Candidates should also have evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
Benefits
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.
Healthcare benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- 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.
Skills
Approved Clinician StatusCCTClinical LeadershipGMC Specialist RegisterMental Health Act 1983MRCPsychMultidisciplinary Ward RoundsRisk AssessmentSection 12(2) ApprovalTherapeutic Planning
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