Eating Disorders Consultant Psychiatrist

1 week ago

Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders, Sankey House (Consultant) - Eating Disorders - Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust – Basildon, Essex

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We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in leading expert medical input to the Essex Community Adult Eating Disorder Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and medical advice to the team, working flexibly in consultation with the team and service manager, local operational leads, and other consultants.

The post holder will be expected to provide specialist input to contract negotiations, work closely with consultant colleagues to provide office hours cover and annual, study or special leave cover across all the eating disorder services delivered by EPUT. They will also be responsible for writing reports for patients in education, training, work and/or accessing benefits.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in eating disorders, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team. They will also be committed to providing high-quality care and safety to patients, and will be able to promote the eating disorder services core values of evidence-based treatment and effective risk management.

We offer a range of benefits, including Season Ticket Loan, NHS discounts for staff, Excellent Training facilities and opportunities, Buying and Selling annual leave scheme, and Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work.

  • Season Ticket Loan
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
  • Attend the weekly clinical MDT meeting as well as taking part in MDT discussions around high-risk clients.
  • Liaise with acute hospitals and specialist eating disorders units, psychiatry colleagues in local Mental Health teams, and with general practice.
  • Provide formulation of complex cases with medical and psychiatric needs, and for SET-CAMHS CYP transitions as indicated.
  • Lead in the monitoring and treatment of the physical complications of eating disorders in collaboration with other health professionals.
  • Supervise the team in charge of the medical monitoring and management of high-risk patients.
  • Maintain an active involvement in the treatment of patients who are admitted in medical/psychiatric wards whose primary diagnosis is an Eating Disorder.
  • Assess and manage risk including vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety, and risk of harm to others.
  • Contribute to the co-production and update of care plans with service users and their loved ones as appropriate.
  • Work closely with consultant colleagues to provide office hours cover and annual, study or special leave cover across all the eating disorder services delivered by EPUT.
  • Write reports for patients in education, training, work and/or accessing benefits.
  • Ensure that they are in good medical standing for CPD, that their practice is up-to-date and in line with the GMC's Good Medical Practice Guidelines.
  • To actively promote the eating disorder services core values of evidence-based treatment and effective risk management.
  • Work with operational and clinical colleagues in managing the overall clinical performance of the team.
  • Promote the involvement of all stakeholders in service feedback and improvement.
  • Work in accordance with Trust and service policies and guidelines.
  • Liaise with clinical and managerial leaders in commissioning and providing services.
  • Provide specialist input to contract negotiations.

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