Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Director Integrated Paediatric CAMHS
Closing date: 21 January 2026
We are looking for a consultant to join our Integrated CAMHS/Paediatric Day Patient Eating Disorders Service. The role is a part‑time 6PA clinical post; for those looking to progress there is also the option of adding the 4PA Clinical Director of the Eating Disorders Service role to the clinical post.
As a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders, you will work in the day patient programme and support the paediatric team at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital with inpatient refeeding. You will lead and help shape this highly innovative development in eating disorders for the Trust.
Main duties of the job
* Provide clinical leadership for the CAMHS/paediatric day patient services.
* Provide ED liaison alongside Paediatrics for patients admitted to paediatric wards at ChelWest.
* Review relevant patients in Tier 4 CYP/ED units to support step‑down to day care.
* Lead development and evaluation of these treatment pathways in collaboration with therapy leads.
* Provide clinical assessments for new referrals (typically one or two new assessments weekly).
* Provide psychiatric input to the care of day patients.
* Work closely with other stakeholders in the provision of CYPED services across NW London (including the CAMHS PC, WLHT CYP CEDS, paediatrics and specialist inpatient services) to ensure equity of access and well‑integrated care pathways for all patients and their families.
* Cross‑cover and collaborate with CYP and Adult consultant colleagues.
* Active membership of the VSEDS Senior Leadership Team and Care Quality Group.
About us
The Eating Disorder Service was established in 2002 and has developed significantly over more than 20 years. The majority of services are provided at South Kensington & Chelsea Mental Health Unit (SK&C MHU), with further outpatient facilities in North West London. The directorate provides specialist services for children, young people (CYP) and adults with all types of eating disorders. The foundations of the directorate are strong, with a full range of multidisciplinary staff and six consultant colleagues. Significant new investment in all age services has increased capacity in both CYP and adult services and supported service developments. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic consultant to take the service into the future as its new Clinical Director.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a nationally leading NHS Foundation Trust providing Mental Health, Community Health and Child Health Services across London and the South East of England.
Website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk
Job responsibilities
Clinical role duties
* Provide clinical leadership within the Day Patient pathways.
* Take consultant responsibility for patient care within these pathways.
* Diagnose patients with an ICD10 code at assessment and ensure documentation.
* Participate in weekly MDT meetings, providing leadership, supervision and consultation.
* Consult multidisciplinary team members regarding risk management.
* Work with team manager to manage referral flow, assessments and waiting list.
* Provide comprehensive initial assessments for complex clients, sometimes requiring travel to paediatric wards in NW London acute hospitals or specialist ED inpatient units.
* Provide psychiatric review and management of day patients.
* Provide liaison input to ChelWest paediatric services.
* Attend relevant Tier 4 units to support step‑down plans.
* Provide RC cover for ED patients on ChelWest paediatric wards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Primary Medical Degree
* Full GMC Registration with GMC Licence to Practice
* Section 12 MHA Approved
* Approved Clinician status
* Inclusion on the Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview date)
* CAMHS training
Desirable
* MRCPsych
* Additional postgraduate management qualification
Experience, Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Excellent communication and empathic skills
* Clinical leadership/management experience
* Track record of improving quality in a service
Desirable
* Experience of conducting job planning
* Experience of resolving conflict and complex performance management issues
Personal Skills & Qualities
Essential
* Ability to manage complex and changing priorities
* Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations
* Ability to provide leadership and vision in a changing environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/visas-immigration (link). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country where they have resided 12 months or more in the last 10 years. Adult dependants over 18 are also required.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service
South Kensington & Chelsea Mental Health Unit, Nightingale Place
London
SW10 9NG
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum (pro rata if less than full time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number
333-G-ED-C-0009
Job locations
Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service
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