Specialist Doctor in CAMHS Eating Disorders
The closing date is 19 May 2026
We are seeking a part‑time Specialty Doctor in CAMHS Eating Disorder Service based at St George's Hospital in Stafford, working alongside Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly mobilising specialist eating disorders day hospital service.
Main duties of the job
The CYP Eating Disorders Day Hospital Service is currently mobilising. This specialist provision delivers intensive, evidence‑based care to children & young people experiencing moderate to severe eating disorders. The service aims to bridge the gap between inpatient and community care, offering a safe and structured alternative to Tier 4 admission and facilitating earlier discharge from hospital settings.
Operating through an MDT, we provide holistic, person‑centred care. Each professional brings expertise to support physical health monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial interventions and occupational engagement, all tailored to the unique needs of each young person and their family.
* In‑reach and Outreach support to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and reduce relapse.
* Intensive day hospital interventions focused on recovery, risk management and re‑engagement with daily life.
* Meal support and psychoeducation for young people and their families, promoting sustainable recovery at home.
* Multidisciplinary care planning and supervision, ensuring continuity and quality of care across settings.
* Training and consultation to professionals and carers, enhancing system‑wide understanding and support for eating disorders.
About the Trust
The Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides physical and mental health care, support for learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We run regional and national services in perinatal care, eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and prison mental health.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
* Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in psychiatry at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post
* Approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act
Quality & Clinical Governance
* Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems; demonstrates awareness of good decision making and own limitations; track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors and learning from errors.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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