Consultant Psychiatry – CAHMS (Eating Disorders) – Part-time

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in Hertfordshire. You will support young people aged 12–18 with eating disorders, delivering evidence-based, individualised care within an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Salary: Competitive annual salary + £5,000 car allowance (pro rata) + £10,000 signing-on fee

Position: Consultant Psychiatrist – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Hours: Part-time – 3 days per week

Setting: Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

Location: Hertfordshire

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Review referrals and assess suitability for admission.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop effective management plans.
• Undertake risk assessments and oversee physical health evaluations.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and reflective practice for team members.
• Supervise non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees.
• Maintain clinical governance, safeguarding standards and accurate patient records.
• Collaborate with GPs, community teams, specialists and commissioners.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:

• GMC Specialist Register status in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, with a licence to practise.
• Experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services eating disorder services.

What benefits are on offer?

• £5,000 car allowance, pro rata, and £10,000 signing-on fee.
• 30 days’ annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays and birthday leave.
• Group personal pension plan and employer contributions.
• Medical indemnity and life assurance.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Wellbeing support, 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
• Employee discounts, voluntary benefits and financial wellbeing support.
• Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies across the NHS, charities, social enterprises and private sector.
• Support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates unfamiliar with the UK.
• A supportive team focused on understanding your needs and career aspirations.
• Support beyond placement to help ensure your role continues to meet your goals.

Interested? Apply today to explore this opportunity and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people receiving specialist mental health care.

To learn more about this role or other opportunities through Athona, contact our permanent recruitment team on 01277 245909 or email permanent@athona.com.