Job summary
The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Adult In‑patient Eating Disorders Ward, Avalon Ward, Springfield University Hospital. This is an established post. The vacancy has arisen as a result of the current postholder re‑locating.
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic consultant psychiatrist to join this well‑established in‑patient eating disorders unit, with well‑functioning MDT and good national and international reputation.
Main duties of the job
The Adult Eating Disorder services comprise the following: inpatient unit – Avalon ward, outpatient service and day unit. All are located in a new, state‑of‑the‑art Trinity building.
The Trust operates as part of the South London Partnership (SLP) – a collaboration between three trusts providing mental health services for the 12 boroughs of South London (South London and Maudsley, OXLEAS and this Trust, South West London & St. George's MH Trust). The SLP has an excellent reputation locally and nationally in the context of innovation and good quality, patient‑centred care for the population of South London.
Avalon Ward is an 18‑bed facility, providing care for local and national patients, mostly from Surrey, Sussex and Kent, with eating disorders requiring inpatient treatment. The service accepts patients from the age of 18 who cannot be supported effectively in the community. Decisions about admissions are made jointly with our partner in the Provider Collaborative (SLAM) in the Single Point of Referrals.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill‑health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' – we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti‑racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co‑produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
Details
Date posted: 12 February 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year, Per annum pro rata, plus London zone allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 294-MEDI-0479‑ABM
Job locations
Avalon Ward, Trinity Building, Springfield Hospital, London
5 Springfield Drive, London
Tooting
SW17 0YF
Job responsibilities
The appointed consultant will provide overall clinical responsibility for the inpatient assessment, care and treatment of adults on Avalon ward. As such, this post holder will need to be able to support effective team functioning and will also be required to work with a part‑time Consultant colleague and the team and directorate in service development initiatives. The aim of this post is to ensure the team delivers a high quality and innovative service, to develop new treatment ideas in keeping with current evidence, to continually evaluate the treatment and to work nationally towards improvement of services for patients with eating disorders. The appointed Consultant will have ample opportunities to engage in work and initiatives within South London Provider Collaborative and in training opportunities, as well as in teaching of students and trainees.
The postholder will share the clinical responsibilities of these patients with the other part‑time consultant and a very experienced SAS doctor, so that the workload is manageable. The maximum number of patients the consultant will manage at any point in time will depend on the complexity of the patients and their detained/voluntary status on the ward.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS: Essential
* Primary Medical degree
* Full GMC registration
* MRCPsych, or equivalent
* General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT
* Section 12(2) approval of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
* Talking therapy such as CBT, DBT or MBT
* Management and service development skills
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Critical Expertise in Specialty - Essential
* Completed minimum of three years full‑time training in an approved higher psychiatric training scheme
* A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness
Desirable
* Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
* Experience of teaching medical and non‑medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
* Previous experience of managing patients with Eating Disorders
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT: Essential
* Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or research
* Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities
Desirable
* Experience of service planning and development
* Experience of working with third sector partners
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS: Essential
* Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies
Desirable
* Higher degree in research – completion of a research project and evidence of its dissemination
* Publication in a peer‑reviewed journal
TEACHING: Essential
* Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry
Desirable
* Teaching qualification
* Evidence of good feedback from students
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Avalon Ward, Trinity Building, Springfield Hospital, London
5 Springfield Drive, London
Tooting
SW17 0YF
Employer’s website: https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/
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