Locum Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS Community Eating Disorders & Day

Join a Leading Child and Adolescent Mental Health Eating Disorders Service

BDI Resourcing is seeking a dedicated Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join a CAMHS Community Eating Disorders and Day Programme team within a large NHS Foundation Trust in South England. You’ll provide expert care to children and young people with complex eating disorders in both community and day patient settings.

Main Duties:

• Wards and Clinics: Your time will be divided between a specialist day patient unit and a community outpatient clinic, with occasional liaison work on local paediatric wards.
• Patient Group: Young people diagnosed with a range of eating disorders including ARFID, as well as patients requiring an integrated CAMHS/paediatrics model for medically unexplained symptoms.
• Multidisciplinary Team: You’ll work alongside a highly experienced team of consultant psychiatrists, paediatricians, systemic practitioners, dietitians, mental health workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, and administrators.
• On-Call Rota: Participation in the Trust-wide CAMHS on-call rota (1:12, pro-rata), which covers multiple local general hospitals.
• Non-Clinical Time: SPA time is allocated for CPD, audit, research, teaching (including opportunities with a nearby medical school), and clinical leadership activities.

The Hospital:

This well-established NHS service offers comprehensive eating disorder care across inpatient, outpatient, and day patient settings. The Trust serves a large and diverse population across multiple boroughs, and is recognised for its innovation in service design, collaborative care, and patient outcomes.

The Location:

• The Area: A bustling, multicultural city in the South of England with excellent schools, cultural attractions, and a vibrant international community.
• Transport: Strong transport links with national rail and underground networks, and convenient access to a major international airport.
• Cost of Living: Reflects its urban setting, but supported by outstanding infrastructure and amenities.
• Family-Friendly: Excellent education options and access to green spaces and community services make it ideal for families relocating.

Requirements:

To apply for this position, you will need:

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• Section 12 and Approved Clinician status (or working toward this)
• Experience in CAMHS and Eating Disorders
• Strong MDT collaboration skills
• Interest or background in clinical service development

How BDI Resourcing Can Support You:

Apply with BDI Resourcing and benefit from:

• CV & Application Support: Tailored guidance for NHS roles
• Interview Preparation: Role-specific practice and coaching
• Offer & Contract Negotiation: Support with pay, relocation, and benefits

Relocation Services Include:

• Visa and COS application help
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel planning and family resettlement support

How to Apply:

To apply, send your CV to bardhi@bdiresourcing.com.
 If you have any questions or would like to know more, email us and a member of our specialist medicine team will be in touch.

Start your next consultant role with one of the UK’s most forward-thinking CAMHS eating disorder services.