Psychiatrist: Eating Disorder Psychiatry (Consultant)

About ProMedical

At ProMedical, people come first. Since 2007, we have supported NHS and independent healthcare providers across the UK with high-quality, compliant workforce solutions.

As a framework-approved supplier to organisations including NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe, we deliver reliable staffing support across a wide range of clinical settings. Our work is underpinned by strong clinical governance and ethical practice.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders to support a specialist Eating Disorders Service in the East Midlands.

This opportunity offers a full-time locum contract with a Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 schedule, providing structured and consistent work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team. It is ideally suited to experienced consultants with expertise in eating disorders psychiatry who are confident managing complex cases and delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care.

You will provide senior clinical leadership across the service, overseeing patient care, supporting multidisciplinary colleagues, and ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing a range of eating disorders.

Key Details

Pay: Negotiable
Location: East Midlands
Setting: Specialist Eating Disorders Service
Contract Type: Locum
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 (40 hours per week)
Pay Method: PAYE

Additional Notes

• On-site only
• Full-time role
• No remote working available

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide consultant-level leadership within a specialist Eating Disorders Service
• Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with eating disorders
• Take clinical responsibility for patients presenting with complex eating disorder conditions, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and atypical eating disorders
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews, and care planning discussions
• Work collaboratively with psychologists, dietitians, nursing staff, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Support nutritional rehabilitation plans and risk management strategies alongside the wider MDT
• Assess and manage psychiatric and physical health risks associated with eating disorders
• Provide expert clinical advice regarding treatment pathways, recovery planning, and relapse prevention
• Prepare Mental Health Act reports and attend tribunal hearings where required
• Supervise junior doctors and contribute to medical education and professional development
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Uphold the highest standards of patient safety, clinical care, and professional practice

What We're Looking For

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, or equivalent qualification (CESR)
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register, or eligibility for inclusion
• Section 12 Approval
• Approved Clinician Status (highly desirable)
• Significant UK experience working at Consultant level within Eating Disorders Psychiatry
• Experience managing complex eating disorder presentations in inpatient and/or community settings
• Strong understanding of physical health monitoring and risk management in patients with eating disorders
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with Mental Health Act assessments, tribunal reports, and statutory processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Why Work with ProMedical

Working with ProMedical gives you access to reliable, well-structured opportunities across NHS and independent healthcare settings, supported by a team that understands both clinical delivery and candidate needs.

We focus on making the process straightforward and consistent, from onboarding through to placement, with dedicated support at every stage.

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