Job Description

Psychiatry Adult, Eating Disorder - Consultant

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WalesPsychiatryFixed TermConsultant12 August 2025105,504 to 139,882 a year

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a

Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in Adult Eating Disorders

to join a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team.


The post holder will provide

clinical leadership and management

within the Adult Eating Disorder Service, working alongside a team of nurses, psychotherapists, psychologists, dietitians, occupational therapists, and medical staff.


Although focused on adults, the role involves close collaboration with colleagues in

Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Adult Primary Care, and Community Mental Health Teams

, ensuring a seamless and coordinated approach to patient care.


This position offers the opportunity to drive forward the

continued development of specialist eating disorder services

across Wales, with a strong focus on

early intervention, recovery, and community living skills

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Main Duties and Responsibilities

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Clinical

Provide a high-quality psychiatric service for adults with eating disorders, covering prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Maintain overall

clinical responsibility for patient care

, including Care and Treatment Plans, while appropriately delegating to and supporting the multidisciplinary team. Work closely with colleagues across adult and CAMHS services to ensure continuity of care and smooth transitions. Participate in the

1 in 20 on-call rota

with prospective cover, offering cross-site support when required. Undertake domiciliary visits and consultations as clinically appropriate. Engage in risk management, clinical governance, and audit to ensure safe, evidence-based practice. Comply with Caldicott Principles, safeguarding procedures, and GMC standards of Good Medical Practice.

Education & Training

Provide teaching and supervision for medical students, foundation doctors, psychiatry trainees, and other healthcare professionals. Act as

an Educational Supervisor

for junior doctors assigned to you, supporting their training and professional development. Participate in local and regional postgraduate teaching programmes. Contribute to undergraduate teaching, including clinical bedside teaching, assessments, and examinations when required. Support multiprofessional education, ensuring collaborative learning across teams.

Research, Quality Improvement, and Service Development

Contribute to

service redesign, improvement projects, and pathway development

to ensure the service meets current and future needs. Participate actively in

audit, quality improvement, and clinical research

in line with local and national priorities. Support initiatives to integrate evidence-based practice and prudent healthcare principles into service delivery.

Person Specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Complete GMC registration and licence to practice. On GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry or eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview. MRCPsych (UK) or equivalent.
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Desirable

Endorsement or CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or CAMHS. Higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc, or equivalent). Qualification in teaching or medical education.

Clinical Experience

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Essential

Significant clinical experience in psychiatry, including eating disorders. Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working. Experience in teaching and training medical students and/or junior doctors. Demonstrated ability to lead clinical audits and implement service improvements.
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Desirable

Experience in service development and commissioning. Research experience with publications in psychiatry or eating disorders. Experience in psychological therapies relevant to eating disorder care. Previous Approved Clinician/Section 12 approval.

Skills and Abilities

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Essential

Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills. Excellent communication skills with patients, families, carers, and colleagues. Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands. Knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Competency with clinical information systems and digital health records.
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Desirable

Familiarity with

Improvement Science methodology

. Skills in service redesign and prudent healthcare delivery.

Personal Attributes

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Essential

Flexible, adaptable, and resilient. Empathetic and sensitive, able to see people as individuals. Committed to continuous professional development and service improvement. Enthusiastic about clinical innovation and leadership.
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Desirable

* Welsh language skills (or willingness to learn).