Locum Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Eating Disorders

About the role

Day Webster is seeking an experienced locum Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with a specialist focus on Eating Disorders. This temporary position will be based in the South East of England, supporting a multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality mental health care to young people.

Key responsibilities

• Provide the full range of consultant‑level clinical duties within a child and adolescent service.
• Collaborate closely with social care, education, and other agencies to ensure holistic care.
• Assess and treat service users with complex mental health and eating disorder needs.
• Apply a bio‑psychosocial approach to diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management.
• Maintain accurate oral and written clinical documentation.

Required profile

• Current GMC registration with full licence to practice.
• Experience of Acute Care (AC) and Section 12 responsibilities.
• Demonstrated CAMHS and Eating Disorders experience.

Required skills

• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making based on evidence.
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

What we offer

• Daily payroll and mobile timesheet submission.
• 24/7 dedicated recruitment specialist support.
• Fast‑tracked compliance and free revalidation assistance.
• Accommodation and travel assistance where needed.
• Annual contributions for training, CPD courses and loyalty rewards.
• Uncapped referral scheme and professional growth opportunities.