Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team at Priory Hospital Chelmsford!

Location: Essex
Salary: £180,000
Hours: Full Time / 37.5 Hours

At Priory Hospital Chelmsford, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading treatment centres. Our commitment to excellence and outstanding patient outcomes has earned us high praise from those we serve. We offer a variety of evidence-based treatment programmes designed to support both adults and young people on their journey to recovery.

Your Role in Patient Recovery

As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in patient recovery by:

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including diagnosis and risk evaluations, to develop personalized treatment plans for patients with complex mental health conditions.
• Providing ongoing medical leadership and clinical oversight, ensuring safe and effective treatment by regularly reviewing patient progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) of psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care.
• Leading medication management and prescribing, while monitoring treatment effectiveness and addressing physical health needs in line with clinical guidelines.
• Contributing to clinical governance, safeguarding, and service development, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Priory policies.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation to ensure effective communication and continuity of care.
• Building positive therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, promoting shared decision-making in treatment.
• Providing clinical supervision and support to colleagues, fostering high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Essential Qualifications:

• MRCPsych (or equivalent qualification) and a CCT (or equivalent), with inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience relevant to the specialty, with the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working, and continuous service improvement.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).

Beneficial Experience:

• Experience in mental health services and managing patients with complex psychiatric needs.
• Clinical leadership experience, contributing to multidisciplinary treatment planning and service development initiatives.
• Ability to support and supervise colleagues while promoting evidence-based practice and high standards of patient care.

What We Offer You

At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role and succeed in your career. Here’s what you can expect:

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday!
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships and access to private healthcare
• Development opportunities and sponsorship for professional qualifications
• Leadership and management development programs
• Long service awards
• Refer-a-friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the vacancy may close early if suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a dedicated team of 12,000 colleagues across 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals each year, helping them live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, and provide care for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland, with costs covered by Priory.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

colchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English