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Posted 01 August, 2026

Consultant Psychiatrist

MENTUS RECRUITMENT LTD
Watford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Location: London
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (Flexible)
Sector: Private Healthcare
Payment: Competitive Ltd Company Rates

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Mentus Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a leading private mental health provider to recruit an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist CAMHS Eating Disorders service in London.

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This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regarded multidisciplinary team providing specialist care to young people aged 1218 years with complex eating disorders and associated mental health conditions.

The Role\n

You will be responsible for providing high-quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment to young people within an inpatient eating disorders service. Working alongside psychologists, therapists, nurses and allied health professionals, you will play a key role in delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Provide consultant psychiatric leadership within the CAMHS Eating Disorders service.
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  • Assess, diagnose and manage young people aged 1218 years with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
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  • Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to treatment planning.
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  • Complete Mental Health Act assessments where appropriate.
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  • Liaise effectively with families, community CAMHS teams and external agencies.
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  • Ensure clinical documentation is completed to a high standard.
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  • Participate in clinical governance and service development initiatives.
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Requirements\n
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  • Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.
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  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or eligibility to join).
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  • Section 12 Approval.
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  • Approved Clinician status (desirable).
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  • Previous experience working within CAMHS and eating disorders services.
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  • Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
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What's on Offer\n
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  • Competitive Ltd Company rates.
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  • Flexible working arrangements available.
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  • Opportunity to work within a respected private specialist
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  • Supportive multidisciplinary team.
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  • Dedicated recruitment consultant throughout the placement.
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  • Prompt weekly payments.
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    If you are an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking for your next opportunity within a specialist CAMHS Eating Disorders service, we'd love to hear from you.

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