Specialty Doctor or GPWER Adult Eating Disorders

Job summary

The post holder will be part of the Hampshire Eating Disorders Service. The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and will be based within the expanding Physical Health (PH) Monitoring Team providing medical assessment, monitoring, treatment recommendations, and consultation for patients aged 18+ and under the care of the Eating Disorders Service. The role includes direct clinical work, liaison with primary care/acute trusts, participation in MDT meetings, contribution to service development and education and support to develop expertise around eating disorders. The PH team is currently expanding and following full expansion is expected to be 1 Clinical Team Lead Nurse, 2 Band 6 Nurses, 4 Band 4 HCAs and 1 Band 3 Admin in addition to this role holder and the Consultant Psychiatrist oversight.

Main duties of the job

MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING

*Conduct physical health assessments as part of the EDS multi-disciplinary team.

*Arrange and interpret investigations (e.g., blood tests, ECGs).

*Provide feedback and health education to patients and professionals around the physical health complications of eating disorders.

*Monitor physical health symptoms throughout treatment and liaise with GPs as needed.

*Review results from primary care monitoring and take appropriate clinical actions.

*Provide end-of-treatment assessment reports when appropriate.

MEDICAL TREATMENT

*Recommend medical treatment plans for patients accepted on to the Adult EDS caseload.

*Refer patients to appropriate agencies or acute services for further medical care when necessary.

*Support clinical decision-making in physical health clinics and MDT risk meetings.

*As required, and within capacity, provide advice and support to HIOWH Clinicians with the physical health monitoring and management of patients not on the EDS caseload.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

*Adhere to national and local protocols, including NICE and MEED guidelines.

*Participate in clinical governance activities, incident reporting, and service audits.

*Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge through CPD and supervision.

*Undergo appraisal and revalidation in line with GMC requirements.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.