NHS
Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Eating Disorders
NHS, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Overview
Go back Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust The closing date is 26 October 2025 The team provides a county-wide service for both men and women and young people (who elect to be seen in Adult Services) over the age of 16, who need help, support and treatment for an eating disorder such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-eating disorder and A-typical eating disorders. The service offers assessment and treatment in a variety of community bases across Lincolnshire. Appointments take place in the community close to the person's home. Inpatient treatment is an option at The Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester. The service operates Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. The team receives an excess of 200 new referrals a year. Assessment can take 1-2 sessions. The service is required by commissioners to assess within 4 weeks of referral and to start treatment within 4 weeks of assessment. The full-time members of the team have 13 regular ongoing therapy contacts per week. These appointments last about an hour. There will also be 1-2 new patient assessments. The Consultant will have on average 10 contacts per week, some are ongoing therapy patients, and some are reviews for other members of the team as well as be part of the team that offer consultations, supervision and training to the wider health system. There are also usually 1-2 new assessments a week on average. There is a requirement to participate in an oncall rota Main duties of the job
The role consists of a combination of clinical, leadership and educational duties. The job plan provides for 7.5 direct clinical care and 2.5 supporting professional activity programme activities, with additional PA's for a limited period as part of a recruitment and retention premium. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the postholder will provide psychiatric assessments, medical assessments, risk assessments, liaising with other services and provide therapeutic input through a variety of modalities. Helping to develop the service and associated policies, following national guidance. The postholder will lead and supervise more junior members of the team, role model good practice and lead on clinical governance and audit within the team. The success candidate will teach and train staff from the ED service team and wider Trust. Support wider networks such as parents, carers, social workers, schools and colleges to reduce stigma and promote awareness of ED for better prognosis. There are currently no formal management responsibilities. The postholder is required to be a clinical supervisor to training/non-training grade doctors joining the team. For full role details, please see the attached job description. Please note this is pending Royal College of Psychiatrists approval. About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the principal provider of NHS mental health services, as well as providing some learning disability, autism, and social care services across the county. We were one of the first foundation trusts to be established in the country. The Trust has an annual income of approximately £120m with around 2,800 staff spread across the 40+ locations. The Trust cares for around 53,000 patients a year and has around 200 inpatient beds across the Trust. The Trust has an active and successful research department. We deliver an impressive portfolio of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical trials across the county, covering all areas of clinical care. A team of NIHR funded delivery staff support this work. The Trust has established a strong track record for delivery of industry trials and was highly praised by CQC for our commitment to dementia research. We are a partner organisation of NIHR Clinical Research Network East Midlands (CRN EM) and the Lincoln Institute for Health, University of Lincoln. As an employee of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you can expect to receive an excellent benefits package, giving you access to a range of wellbeing opportunities and discounts on products and services. Job responsibilities
For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role. What we offer Relocation package in line with our relocation procedure 10 PA WTE £2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years (pro rata for part-time) Generous recruitment and retention PA payment (pro rata for part-time) The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team. The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background. Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities 90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive grammar school system Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day Free on-site car parking and access to electric car charging points Person Specification
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists DBS clearance Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Willingness to engage with further training Additional clinical qualifications In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Knowledge
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Clinical training and experience required for gaining UK CCT, or other alternative routes, such as CESR Fellowship Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Widespread and detailed experience of assessment and management of patients relating to eating disorders. Ability to offer expert clinical independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service 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. Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust £109,725 to £145,478 a yearSalary dependent on experience
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Go back Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust The closing date is 26 October 2025 The team provides a county-wide service for both men and women and young people (who elect to be seen in Adult Services) over the age of 16, who need help, support and treatment for an eating disorder such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-eating disorder and A-typical eating disorders. The service offers assessment and treatment in a variety of community bases across Lincolnshire. Appointments take place in the community close to the person's home. Inpatient treatment is an option at The Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester. The service operates Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. The team receives an excess of 200 new referrals a year. Assessment can take 1-2 sessions. The service is required by commissioners to assess within 4 weeks of referral and to start treatment within 4 weeks of assessment. The full-time members of the team have 13 regular ongoing therapy contacts per week. These appointments last about an hour. There will also be 1-2 new patient assessments. The Consultant will have on average 10 contacts per week, some are ongoing therapy patients, and some are reviews for other members of the team as well as be part of the team that offer consultations, supervision and training to the wider health system. There are also usually 1-2 new assessments a week on average. There is a requirement to participate in an oncall rota Main duties of the job
The role consists of a combination of clinical, leadership and educational duties. The job plan provides for 7.5 direct clinical care and 2.5 supporting professional activity programme activities, with additional PA's for a limited period as part of a recruitment and retention premium. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the postholder will provide psychiatric assessments, medical assessments, risk assessments, liaising with other services and provide therapeutic input through a variety of modalities. Helping to develop the service and associated policies, following national guidance. The postholder will lead and supervise more junior members of the team, role model good practice and lead on clinical governance and audit within the team. The success candidate will teach and train staff from the ED service team and wider Trust. Support wider networks such as parents, carers, social workers, schools and colleges to reduce stigma and promote awareness of ED for better prognosis. There are currently no formal management responsibilities. The postholder is required to be a clinical supervisor to training/non-training grade doctors joining the team. For full role details, please see the attached job description. Please note this is pending Royal College of Psychiatrists approval. About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the principal provider of NHS mental health services, as well as providing some learning disability, autism, and social care services across the county. We were one of the first foundation trusts to be established in the country. The Trust has an annual income of approximately £120m with around 2,800 staff spread across the 40+ locations. The Trust cares for around 53,000 patients a year and has around 200 inpatient beds across the Trust. The Trust has an active and successful research department. We deliver an impressive portfolio of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical trials across the county, covering all areas of clinical care. A team of NIHR funded delivery staff support this work. The Trust has established a strong track record for delivery of industry trials and was highly praised by CQC for our commitment to dementia research. We are a partner organisation of NIHR Clinical Research Network East Midlands (CRN EM) and the Lincoln Institute for Health, University of Lincoln. As an employee of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you can expect to receive an excellent benefits package, giving you access to a range of wellbeing opportunities and discounts on products and services. Job responsibilities
For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role. What we offer Relocation package in line with our relocation procedure 10 PA WTE £2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years (pro rata for part-time) Generous recruitment and retention PA payment (pro rata for part-time) The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team. The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background. Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities 90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive grammar school system Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day Free on-site car parking and access to electric car charging points Person Specification
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists DBS clearance Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Willingness to engage with further training Additional clinical qualifications In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Knowledge
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Clinical training and experience required for gaining UK CCT, or other alternative routes, such as CESR Fellowship Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Widespread and detailed experience of assessment and management of patients relating to eating disorders. Ability to offer expert clinical independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service 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. Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust £109,725 to £145,478 a yearSalary dependent on experience
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