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Job summaryTo deliver an effective and evidence-based community eating disorder service as part of a Trust-wide multi-disciplinary team, with particular responsibility for patients in the South of the Trust. The post holder will work with the existing consultant to provide medical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team, helping to develop and maintain the pathway including the new home treatment team.There are some exciting developments in the ED pathway and CPFT has recently been chosen as a hub centre for a regional development of day programmes. There will be an opportunity with this post to support development and possibly provide sessions into this therapeutic day programme.Cambridge Children's HospitalThe vision of Cambridge Children's Hospital is to deliver a whole child, whole family approach to care. Bringing the treatment of mental and physical health together, under one roof, alongside world-leading research, pioneering the way in which healthcare is delivered. CPFT is partnering with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) and the University of Cambridge to achieve this exciting ambition. This role will play an exciting part in being able to shape the design and model of care for the new Children's Hospital including the potential opportunity to take on a shared lead role representing CPFT as part of the formal project.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will provide a Consultant Psychiatrist level assessment and treatment for the children, young people and families referred to the Eating Disorder Pathway The clinical workload will be as per the Choice and Partnership model with a full time practitioner assessing approximately 40 new cases per annum. The Consultant will have consultant level responsibility for all the children and young people in the pathway with a direct caseload of 20-30 patients and 8-10 follow-up appointments per week. The pathway has been commissioned to assess and treat 200 children and young people per year, with referral to treatment times being between one and four weeks depending on severity. Not all children and young people need to see a psychiatrist - many receive care from other members of the multi-disciplinary team.About usCPFT is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our BAME & LGBTQ+ communities.For further information on CPFT please visit our website www.cpft.nhs.ukDetails Date posted09 June 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary105,504 to 139,882 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number310-MED-6252969-CJob locationsBrookside Family Clinic18D Trumpington RdCambridgeCB2 8AHDo you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.Job description Job responsibilitiesThe post-holder will provide joint medical leadership to the Eating Disorders Pathway, working closely with the Team Leader, Consultant Psychiatrist Consultant Paediatrician, MDT, Team Manager and Service Manager to develop the pathway. The main base to be negotiated.The post-holder will provide a Consultant Psychiatrist level assessment and treatment for the children, young people and families referred to the Eating Disorder Pathway The clinical workload will be as per the Choice and Partnership model with a full time practitioner assessing approximately 40 new cases per annum. The Consultant will have consultant level responsibility for all the children and young people in the pathway with a direct caseload of 20-30 patients and 8-10 follow-up appointments per week. The pathway has been commissioned to assess and treat 200 children and young people per year, with referral to treatment times being between one and four weeks depending on severity. Not all children and young people need to see a psychiatrist many receive care from other members of the multi-disciplinary team.Attend and help shape the team ensuring that good governance processes are developed and adhered to. Including participation in audit.Training of Core, Specialty and GP trainees including as their Consultant Supervisor. The South CAMH team is a placement for CPFTs Core Training scheme and Specialty Trainees in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry who are on the East of England Higher Training Scheme. We now also train GPs in Secondary Care, so there will the expectation for the post-holder to train a GP trainee in Secondary Care if the opportunity arises.Contribute to the daytime Duty Consultant rota. Together with consultant colleagues, ensure Consultant cover is available as needed to back up the Duty Practitioner. Participate in the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist out of hours on-call rota (. Currently 1 in 7/8 pro rata and paid at 5%. Providing Consultant Child Psychiatry, non-residential, on call advice/supervision to doctors in training grades and duty CAMH practitioners. This is a Trust-wide rota covering all of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, the three Tier 4 units and the three acute hospitals. Advice may need to be provided to the 24/7 nurse led all age telephone crisis service and 9-9pm CAMHS crisis service. There is an expectation that phone calls will be responded to promptly and that on occasion consultants may be required to attend a hospital site to assess patients.Contribute to the teaching of Specialty Trainees as part of their post-graduate education programme and provide occasional lectures for the wider childrens workforce through the Learning and Development teamContribute to the training of medical students on placements at the clinicContribute to the training and post qualifying education of nursing and other multi-disciplinary colleagues.Provide teaching on Eating Disorders to School Nurses, acute hospital staff, GPs and CAMH practitioners. Provide regular refresher training and supervision to CAMH practitioners to ensure that they have the skills to assess and advise children and young people and their families when they present in emergency.Comply with the outline Consultant work programme - see indicative timetable appended.Maintain high quality clinical records and otherwise participate in the administrative duties associated with patient care and the running of the service. Engage in regular peer supervision of clinical work.Collaborate with medical colleagues to maintain the service in the absence of departmental colleagues due to annual leave, study leave and short-term sickness.Job description Job responsibilitiesThe post-holder will provide joint medical leadership to the Eating Disorders Pathway, working closely with the Team Leader, Consultant Psychiatrist Consultant Paediatrician, MDT, Team Manager and Service Manager to develop the pathway. The main base to be negotiated.The post-holder will provide a Consultant Psychiatrist level assessment and treatment for the children, young people and families referred to the Eating Disorder Pathway The clinical workload will be as per the Choice and Partnership model with a full time practitioner assessing approximately 40 new cases per annum. The Consultant will have consultant level responsibility for all the children and young people in the pathway with a direct caseload of 20-30 patients and 8-10 follow-up appointments per week. The pathway has been commissioned to assess and treat 200 children and young people per year, with referral to treatment times being between one and four weeks depending on severity. Not all children and young people need to see a psychiatrist many receive care from other members of the multi-disciplinary team.Attend and help shape the team ensuring that good governance processes are developed and adhered to. Including participation in audit.Training of Core, Specialty and GP trainees including as their Consultant Supervisor. The South CAMH team is a placement for CPFTs Core Training scheme and Specialty Trainees in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry who are on the East of England Higher Training Scheme. We now also train GPs in Secondary Care, so there will the expectation for the post-holder to train a GP trainee in Secondary Care if the opportunity arises.Contribute to the daytime Duty Consultant rota. Together with consultant colleagues, ensure Consultant cover is available as needed to back up the Duty Practitioner. Participate in the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist out of hours on-call rota (. Currently 1 in 7/8 pro rata and paid at 5%. Providing Consultant Child Psychiatry, non-residential, on call advice/supervision to doctors in training grades and duty CAMH practitioners. This is a Trust-wide rota covering all of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, the three Tier 4 units and the three acute hospitals. Advice may need to be provided to the 24/7 nurse led all age telephone crisis service and 9-9pm CAMHS crisis service. There is an expectation that phone calls will be responded to promptly and that on occasion consultants may be required to attend a hospital site to assess patients.Contribute to the teaching of Specialty Trainees as part of their post-graduate education programme and provide occasional lectures for the wider childrens workforce through the Learning and Development teamContribute to the training of medical students on placements at the clinicContribute to the training and post qualifying education of nursing and other multi-disciplinary colleagues.Provide teaching on Eating Disorders to School Nurses, acute hospital staff, GPs and CAMH practitioners. Provide regular refresher training and supervision to CAMH practitioners to ensure that they have the skills to assess and advise children and young people and their families when they present in emergency.Comply with the outline Consultant work programme - see indicative timetable appended.Maintain high quality clinical records and otherwise participate in the administrative duties associated with patient care and the running of the service. Engage in regular peer supervision of clinical work.Collaborate with medical colleagues to maintain the service in the absence of departmental colleagues due to annual leave, study leave and short-term sickness.Person Specification Education/Qualifications EssentialFull GMC registration and licence to practiceMRCPSCH or equivalent qualification/certificationApproved under S12 of Mental Health Act or eligible to attend trainingApproved Clinician Status or eligible to attend trainingDesirableAdditional postgraduate qualification relevant to treating adolescents with eating disordersEntry Criteria for Grade EssentialSpecialist Registration in Psychiatry or within 6 months of attainment of CCT at time of interviewShall have equivalent experience and competencies as recognized by GMC (CESR)DesirableSpecialist Registration in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or within 6 months of attainment of CCT at time of interviewSkills/Ability/Knowledge EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialtyDecision-making and problem-solving skills including children and young peopleManagement skillsAbility to take a clinical leadDesirableTraining/skills in a relevant therapeutic modality e.g. CBExperience in clinical management of eating disorder presentationsAcademic skills and lifelong learning abilities EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceDesirablePublished on a relevant subject in a peer reviewed journalLed a clinical audit leading to significant changeQualities and Attributes EssentialAbility to demonstrate/develop an understanding of service within the wider context of the changing NHS and Mental Health ServicesDesirableExperience of developing services in a constantly changing environment within tight budgetary restraintsExperience EssentialProven experience of good working relationshipsExperience of training doctors in trainingDesirableWide range of specialist and sub- specialist experiences relevant to this postPerson Specification Education/Qualifications EssentialFull GMC registration and licence to practiceMRCPSCH or equivalent qualification/certificationApproved under S12 of Mental Health Act or eligible to attend trainingApproved Clinician Status or eligible to attend trainingDesirableAdditional postgraduate qualification relevant to treating adolescents with eating disordersEntry Criteria for Grade EssentialSpecialist Registration in Psychiatry or within 6 months of attainment of CCT at time of interviewShall have equivalent experience and competencies as recognized by GMC (CESR)DesirableSpecialist Registration in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or within 6 months of attainment of CCT at time of interviewSkills/Ability/Knowledge EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialtyDecision-making and problem-solving skills including children and young peopleManagement skillsAbility to take a clinical leadDesirableTraining/skills in a relevant therapeutic modality e.g. CBExperience in clinical management of eating disorder presentationsAcademic skills and lifelong learning abilities EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceDesirablePublished on a relevant subject in a peer reviewed journalLed a clinical audit leading to significant changeQualities and Attributes EssentialAbility to demonstrate/develop an understanding of service within the wider context of the changing NHS and Mental Health ServicesDesirableExperience of developing services in a constantly changing environment within tight budgetary restraintsExperience EssentialProven experience of good working relationshipsExperience of training doctors in trainingDesirableWide range of specialist and sub- specialist experiences relevant to this postDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer details Employer nameCambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation TrustAddressBrookside Family Clinic18D Trumpington RdCambridgeCB2 8AHEmployer's websitehttps://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)Employer details Employer nameCambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation TrustAddressBrookside Family Clinic18D Trumpington RdCambridgeCB2 8AHEmployer's websitehttps://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr