Job vacancy: Locum appointment Speciality Doctor Adult Psychiatry Eating Disorders, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London

Job summary

Main area: Psychiatry
Grade: MC75
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (None)
Hours: Part time - 7 sessions per week
Job ref: 333-G-ED-SA-0004

Employer: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Vincent Square
Town: London
Salary: £52,530 - £82,400 + £2162 London weighting - Pro Rota - Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/09/2025 23:59

Locum appointment Speciality Doctor Adult Psychiatry Eating Disorders

MC75

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To provide psychiatric and medical assessments of adults referred to the eating disorder service, including prescribing and monitoring medication and supporting delivery of services according to NICE guidelines policies.

2. To undertake physical examinations and order investigations as required.

3. The post-holder will join other members of the team to provide psychiatric input including assessment and treatment of comorbid mental health disorders.

4. To provide medical and psychiatric review of outpatients.

5. To contribute to collection of Clinical Outcome data across the service.

6. To liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies concerning the treatment and management of patients.

7. Consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team, including with respect to the management of risk.

8. Actively participate in weekly MDT

9. Good understanding of Clinical Governance requirements and ensuring the service meets standards.

10. Preparing assessment reports and other clinical documentation and correspondence as necessary, in accordance with trust policy.

11. Liaison input to medical wards as needed and sustain good working relationships and effective MEED pathways with acute hospitals in our catchment area.

12. To provide cross cover with medical colleagues within the whole ED service.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Primary Medical Degree
Full GMC Registration
GMC Licence to Practise

Desirable criteria

MRCPsych (or equivalent)
Section 12 MHA Approved.

Training

Essential criteria

Minimum 2-years psychiatry, paediatrics or medical practice at SHO level
Previous clinical Experience of working with children and adolescents

Desirable criteria

An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to (own specialty)

Experience, Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Excellent communication and empathic skills
Demonstrable leadership skills
Experience of team working
Sound organisational skills
Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable criteria

Experience and skills in Eating Disorders

Personal Skills & Qualities

Essential criteria

Excellent communication and empathic skills
Experience of team working
Sound organisational skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to learn new skills needed for the post

Other

Essential criteria

Commitment to Continuing Personal Development
Commitment to multi-disciplinary team working
Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.

Desirable criteria

Contribution to the development of a service
Effective teaching skills

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Bronze

Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Dr Ewa Zadeh

Job title

Consultant Psychiatrist

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

0207 685 6218

Additional information

Claire McDonald

[email protected]

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Locum appointment Speciality Doctor Adult Psychiatry Eating Disorders

MC75

Job overview

Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry in Eating Disorders

Part-Time 7PA's, Fixed Term -12 months

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Training

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience, Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Personal Skills & Qualities

Essential criteria

Other

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Documents to download

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