Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Eating Disorders (In-patients)

The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Adult In-patient Eating Disorders Ward, Avalon Ward, Springfield University Hospital. This is an established post. The vacancy has arisen as a result of the current postholder re-locating.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic consultant psychiatrist to join this well-established in-patient eating disorders unit, with well- functioning MDT and good national and international reputation.

The Adult Eating Disorder services comprise of the following: inpatient unit - Avalon ward, outpatient service and day unit. All are located in a new, state of the art Trinity building.

The Trust operates as part of the South London Partnership (SLP) - a collaboration between the 3 trusts providing Mental health services for the 12 Boroughs of South London (South London and Maudsley SLaM , OXLEAS and this Trust, South West London & St. George's MH Trust). The SLP has an excellent reputation locally and nationally in context of innovation and good quality, patient centred care for population of South London.

Avalon Ward is an 18 beds, providing care for local and national patients, mostly from Surrey, Sussex and Kent, with eating disorders requiring inpatient treatment. The service accepts patients from age of 18 who cannot be supported effectively in the community. Decisions about admissions are made jointly with our partner in the Provider Collaborative (SLAM) in the Single Point of Referrals.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Mira Lazarova Job title: ACD & Consultant Psychiatrist Email address: Telephone number:

Closing date: 27th September 2026 (midnight)

Assessment date: TBC (via MS Teams)

Interview and AAC panel date: TBC (via MS Teams)