Consultant Psychiatrist - CYP ED

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a CYPMHS Eating Disorder Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist Tier 4 inpatient service for young people aged 12-18 with complex eating disorders. You'll be part of a supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team delivering highly individualised, evidence-based treatment programmes designed around each young person's needs.

Salary: £160,000 - £175,000 DOE

Position: Consultant Child & Young People Psychiatrist (Eating Disorders)

Hours: Full-time

Setting: Tier 4 CYP inpatient eating disorder service

Location: Brighton

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and assess suitability for admission
• Conduct admission assessments and develop effective management plans
• Lead assessment and ongoing treatment of CYP with eating disorders
• Complete regular risk assessments and monitor physical health
• Provide leadership, supervision and risk management to MDT
• Maintain high standards of governance, documentation and safeguarding
• Participate in CYPMHS consultant on-call rota and cross-cover arrangements

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence and Specialist Register (or within 6 months CCT)
• Extensive CYPMHS experience, ideally in inpatient ED settings
• Excellent clinical leadership, communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong safeguarding awareness and trauma-informed practice
• Interest in research, service development or specialist therapies

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus car allowance and signing bonus
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday
• Pension plan and life assurance
• Medical indemnity cover includedFree meals and onsite parking
• Access to wellbeing, rewards and discount schemes
• CPD, training and career development opportunities

What Athona can offer you?

• Expert recruitment support from professionals who understand healthcare
• Access to nationwide roles across NHS, private and charity sectors
• End-to-end support including negotiation and onboarding
• Guidance for overseas candidates relocating to the UK
• A team who genuinely care about your long-term career goals
• Ongoing post-placement support to ensure continued job satisfaction

If you are interested in this role or would like to explore other opportunities with Athona, please contact Lewis on or email .