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• Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS Under-18 Eating Disorders Team.

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• Employer: Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT).

• Location: The Lighthouse Centre, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £113,565–£150,569 per annum, pro rata.

• Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

• Work arrangement: Primarily on-site, with some flexibility for remote working.

• Working hours: 10 sessions weekly, with full-time and part-time options.

Job overview:

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Under-18 Eating Disorders Team. The successful candidate will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children and young people experiencing eating disorders across Norfolk and Waveney.

The role involves working within multidisciplinary teams alongside specialty doctors, paediatricians and other healthcare professionals. The consultant will provide clinical leadership, manage complex cases, support families and contribute to improving the quality of specialist eating disorder services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and diagnose eating disorders in children and young people.

• Develop and oversee appropriate treatment and management plans.

• Manage complex psychiatric presentations and associated mental health conditions.

• Provide specialist clinical advice and leadership to multidisciplinary colleagues.

• Collaborate with families, carers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

• Support clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

• Participate in clinical audits, research and service development.

• Provide teaching, supervision and professional guidance to colleagues.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional standards.

• Support service delivery across the Trust’s different locations when required.

Requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), including a licence to practise.

• MRCPsych qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or expected CCT within six months.

• Approved Clinician (AC) approval.

• Demonstrable experience assessing and managing eating disorders.

• Strong understanding of psychiatric and medical complications associated with eating disorders.

• Ability to manage complex mental health presentations.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and clinical leadership skills.

• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Commitment to clinical governance and continuous professional development.

• Research, teaching, management or medical education qualifications are desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of £113,565–£150,569, pro rata.

• £15,000 new-starter recruitment bonus spread over three years.

• Relocation assistance of up to £12,000 for eligible applicants.

• Annual CPD allowance of £2,000.

• Up to 25% dedicated Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) time.

• Annual study leave funding of £2,000, subject to approval.

• NHS pension and standard NHS employment benefits.

• Paid annual leave and family-friendly employment provisions.

• Professional appraisal and revalidation support.

• Opportunities for research, teaching and career development.

• Access to subsidised gym facilities and free physiotherapy.

• Some flexibility for remote working, subject to service requirements.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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