Job Summary
The service has gone through expansion over the past 5 years, incorporating FREED early intervention, establishing treatment pathways with broadening of BMI criteria. Our comprehensive MDT includes Clinical Psychologists, Specialist Nurses, CBT therapists, Specialist Dieticians, Occupational Therapists, Peer Support Workers, Admin Team including full-time Medical Secretary and shared with 0.8 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist. The team are also currently training an ACP Practitioner.
We have close working relationships with the North and South Derbyshire CAMHS Eating Disorders Services, links with Gastroenterology at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Derby Royal Hospital (incorporating joint Gastro-ED clinics) and colleagues from local specialist inpatient units and the regional collaborative provider network. We also have close links with a local third sector charity, First Steps.
We have a supportive ED-Cons peer group within this network as well as strong working relationships with ED colleagues nationally.
Main Duties
The successful applicant will take a key role in the department and they will be working and supporting current and future service developments.
* Clinical responsibilities for treating and managing patients with eating disorder working closely with the Derbyshire ED MDT, GPs, Gastroenterology and SEDU colleagues.
* Contribution to quality improvement and service development.
* Developing teaching and training regarding Eating Disorders.
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Fully registered with GMC with license.
* Approved clinician status.
Skills
* Excellent knowledge of speciality.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
* Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
* Ability to work in and lead a team.
* Participated in research and service provision.
Benefits
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible.
* 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years.
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training.
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Health service discounts and online benefits.
* Incremental pay progression.
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7.
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network.
* Health and wellbeing opportunities.
* Structured learning and development opportunities.
Location and Salary
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Job location: Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service, Unity Mill House, Derwent Street, Belper, DE56 1WN
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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service
Unity Mill House, Derwent Street
Belper
DE56 1WN
Contact
We encourage potential candidates to contact us and we will be happy to arrange an informal visit.
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues treated patients with compassion and kindness and felt positive and proud about working for the Trust.
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