Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Adult Eating Disorders

Job summary

Pending College Approval

The service has gone through expansion over the past 5 years, incorporating FREED early intervention, establishing treatment pathways with broadening of BMI criteria. Our comprehensive MDT includes Clinical Psychologists, Specialist Nurses, CBT therapists, Specialist Dieticians, Occupational Therapist/s, Peer Support Workers, Admin Team including full-time Medical Secretary and shared with 0.8 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist. The team are also currently training an ACP Practitioner.

We have close working relationships with the North and South Derbyshire CAMHS Eating Disorders Services, links with Gastroenterology at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Derby Royal Hospital (incorporating joint Gastro-ED clinics) and colleagues from local specialist inpatient units and the regional collaborative provider network. We also have close links with a local third sector charity, First Steps.

We have a supportive ED-Cons peer group within this network as well as strong working relationships with ED colleagues nationally.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will take a key role in the department and they will be working and supporting current and future service developments.

• Clinical responsibilities for treating and managing pts with eating disorder working closely with the Derbyshire ED MDT, GPs, Gastroenterology and SEDU colleagues.
• Contribution to quality improvement and service development
• Developing teaching and training regarding Eating Disorders

We support the training of Medical Students, Higher Trainees with Special Interest placements, and development of Advanced Clinical Practitioner. We are proactive in supporting individuals who have received care and recovered, to take on clinical support or educational roles in our team and within the Trust. We train with and contribute to the National Whole-Team ED Training Programme. The successful candidate would be offered the opportunity to complete the RCPsych ED Credential as well as to access ongoing mentoring/supervision to support their work within Eating Disorders.

About us

You will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues who share good camaraderie and excellent working relationships.

The Trust is committed to its vision to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving health and wellbeing.

Derbyshire offers a blend of city and country living; it has some of the most stunning landscapes in the country.

The Trust offers up to £8000 in relocation expenses.

We have a generous study budget and an excellent in-house CPD program as well.

We encourage potential candidates to contact us and we will be happy to arrange an informal visit.

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the Trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities