Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist Integrated CAMHS & Paediatric Day Patient Eating Disorders Service.

We are seeking a Consultant to join our Integrated CAMHS Eating Disorders Day Service based in Chelsea.

This 6PA clinical role is an exciting new post, as a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders you will work in the day patient program, whilst also supporting the paediatric team at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital with inpatient refeeding.

You will get to lead and help to shape the this highly innovative development in eating disorders for the Trust.

This role offers a Relocation package for up to 8K(subject to eligibility), generous annual leave entitlement, study leave, NHS pension scheme and a range of staff discounts including purchase and lease of new cars.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide clinical leadership for the CAMHS/paediatric day patient services.

2. To provide ED liaison alongside Paediatrics for patients admitted to paediatric wards at ChelWest.

3. To review relevant patients in Tier 4 CYP/ED units in the catchment area, to support step-down to day care.

4. To lead development and evaluation of these treatment pathways in collaboration with therapy leads.

5. To provide clinical assessments for new referrals (typically one or two new assessments weekly).

6. To provide psychiatric input to the care of day patients.

7. To 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.

8. Cross cover and collaborative working with CYP and Adult consultant colleagues.

9. Active membership of the VSEDS Senior Leadership Team and Care Quality Group.

About us

The Eating Disorder Service was established in 2002 and has developed significantly in size and scope over more than 20 years. The majority of services are provided at South Kensington & Chelsea Mental Health Unit (SK&C MHU), with further outpatient facilities in North West London. The directorate provides specialist services for children, young people (CYP) and adults with all types of eating disorders. The foundations of the directorate are strong, with a full range of multidisciplinary staff and 6 consultant colleagues. There has been significant new investment in all age services over the last 2 years, increasing capacity in both CYP and adult services, and supporting significant service developments. In this context, we are also looking for an experienced and dynamic consultant to take the service into the future as its new Clinical Director.

CNWL is a nationally leading NHS Foundation Trust providing Mental Health, Community Health and Child Health Services across London and the South East of England.www.cnwl.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (pro rata if less than full tine)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

333-G-ED-C-0010

Job locations

Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service

South Kensington & Chelsea Mental Health Unit, Nightingale Place

London

SW10 9NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES OF THE CLINICAL ROLE

1. To provide clinical leadership within the Day Patient pathways.

2. To provide consultant responsibility for patient care within these pathways.

3. To diagnose patients with an ICD10 code at assessment and ensure that these are documented appropriately.

4. Participation in the weekly MDT meetings, providing leadership, supervision and consultation for the teams.

5. Consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the management of risk.

6. To work with the team manager to manage flow of referrals, assessments and waiting list.

7. To provide comprehensive initial assessments for complex clients, which may sometimes require travel to paediatric wards in any of the NW London acute hospitals, or specialist ED inpatient units.

8. To provide psychiatric review and management of day patients.

9. Liaison input to ChelWest paediatric services.

10. To attend relevant Tier 4 units to support step-down plans

11. Provide RC cover for ED patients on ChelWest paediatric wards.

12. To develop and sustain good working relationships and effective MEED pathways with Paediatrics.

13. Accessing Tier 4 provision as clinically appropriate and reviewing the management and care of the young person during inpatient admission to ensure the most effective use of resources and appropriate early discharge.

14. To contribute to CPA meetings, as appropriate.

15. To contribute to MHA assessments as appropriate.

16. To support the maintenance of a psychologically minded, open clinic culture.

Full list of duties in the attached job description

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES OF THE CLINICAL ROLE 1. To provide clinical leadership within the Day Patient pathways. 2. To provide consultant responsibility for patient care within these pathways. 3. To diagnose patients with an ICD10 code at assessment and ensure that these are documented appropriately. 4. Participation in the weekly MDT meetings, providing leadership, supervision and consultation for the teams. 5. Consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the management of risk. 6. To work with the team manager to manage flow of referrals, assessments and waiting list. 7. To provide comprehensive initial assessments for complex clients, which may sometimes require travel to paediatric wards in any of the NW London acute hospitals, or specialist ED inpatient units. 8. To provide psychiatric review and management of day patients. 9. Liaison input to ChelWest paediatric services. 10. To attend relevant Tier 4 units to support step-down plans 11. Provide RC cover for ED patients on ChelWest paediatric wards. 12. To develop and sustain good working relationships and effective MEED pathways with Paediatrics. 13. Accessing Tier 4 provision as clinically appropriate and reviewing the management and care of the young person during inpatient admission to ensure the most effective use of resources and appropriate early discharge. 14. To contribute to CPA meetings, as appropriate. 15. To contribute to MHA assessments as appropriate. 16. To support the maintenance of a psychologically minded, open clinic culture. Full list of duties in the attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration with GMC Licence to Practise
• Section 12 MHA Approved
• Approved Clinician status.

Desirable

• MRCPsych
• An additional post graduate management qualification
• Inclusion on the Child and Adolescent Specialist Register

Experience, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and empathic skills
• Clinical leadership/management experience
• Track record of improving quality in a service
• Participation in clinical research or teaching (for Clinical academic role)

Desirable

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

Personal Skills & Qualities

Essential

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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Degree Full GMC Registration with GMC Licence to Practise Section 12 MHA Approved Approved Clinician status. Desirable MRCPsych An additional post graduate management qualification Inclusion on the Child and Adolescent Specialist Register Experience, Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent communication and empathic skills Clinical leadership/management experience Track record of improving quality in a service Participation in clinical research or teaching (for Clinical academic role) Desirable Experience in Eating Disorders in young people Experience of resolving conflict and complex performance management issues Experience of conducting job planning Peer reviewed published research Experience with data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation Personal Skills & Qualities Essential Ability to manage complex and changing priorities Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations Ability to provide leadership and vision in a changing environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service

South Kensington & Chelsea Mental Health Unit, Nightingale Place

London

SW10 9NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service

South Kensington & Chelsea Mental Health Unit, Nightingale Place

London

SW10 9NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)