Job summaryThe vacancy is for a full time speciality doctor working into the eating disorders team based at West Park Hospital (inpatient unit) and Imperial Avenue, Stockton on Tees (community). This post is based at Parkside Mental Health Resource Centre, Middlesbrough.Birch Ward at West Park Hospital is a specialist eating disorder unit. It is a 15 bedded unit which accepts admissions from across the North East and Cumbria. The unit provides a specialist multidisciplinary treatment programme for adults with severe eating disorders, including complex patients with psychiatric and physical comorbidity.
Main duties of the jobTo work as part of the ward multidisciplinary team attending the daily ward report out.
To ensure robust assessments of new patients including the completion of full psychiatric histories, review of previous notes, mental state examinations and physical examinations where appropriate.
To review patients and treatment plans as appropriate.
To participate in formulation meetings.
To initiate initial management plans.
To maintain accurate and clear records using the CITO system.
To communicate with staff, patients and their carers in a timely and effective manner.
To liaise with other professional staff and agencies including the completion of discharge summaries.
To ensure the practice of safe medicines management.
To work within framework of CPA
About usWe are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country operating from sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby. We provide a range inpatient and community services to people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
We deliver our services by working in partnership with eight local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public.
Psychiatrists are essential contributors to our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services. The Medical Directorate and Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and retention in a variety of ways and the cornerstone of these efforts is The TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce. (Please see attached Supporting Document).
DetailsDate posted: 15 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9346-AMH-348M
Job locations: West Park Hospital, Edward Pease Way, DARLINGTON, County Durham, DL2 2TS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesMore detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
DesirableEligibilityEssential- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Approved under S12 of MHA OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment
Desirable- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Values and BehavioursEssential- Able to demonstrate good clinical skills and knowledge in psychiatry with bio-psycho-social perspective
- Able to demonstrate good clinical communication skills showing empathy and sensitivity
- Person-centred and recovery focused
Desirable- Postgraduate experience in the relevant specialty
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Able to undertake duties under MHA and MCA
Professional Values and BehavioursEssential- Able to show commitment to Trust values of respect, involvement and well-being
- Able to work co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team and to delegate appropriately.
- Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable- Able to manage and prioritise workload and cope under pressure
Academic Values and BehavioursEssential- Participated in and reflected on the purpose of continuous professional development
- Participated actively in clinical audit.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Desirable- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
Leadership Values and BehavioursEssential- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model (HLM)
- Able to show essential behaviours on the 9 dimensions of the HLM
Desirable- Able to show proficient behaviours on the 9 dimensions of the HLM
ExperienceEssential- At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including at least 2 years in a core psychiatry training programme in UK or abroad
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 detailsEmployer name: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address: West Park Hospital, Edward Pease Way, DARLINGTON, County Durham, DL2 2TS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Medical Staffing Advisor, Julie Magee, tewv.medicalrecruitment@nhs.net
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
