Specialty Doctor – Eating Disorders

Shr Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join their Community Eating Disorders Service. The role requires conducting psychiatric assessments, providing ongoing reviews, and working within a multidisciplinary team to support patients with complex eating disorders. Candidates should have full GMC registration and a minimum of 4 years' postgraduate experience in psychiatry. This full-time position offers opportunities for training and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at SAS / Specialty Doctor / Senior Trainee level.
• Minimum one year experience in eating disorder services or relevant transferable experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments including health considerations.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric review and management under consultant supervision.
• Support medical monitoring of high-risk patients.

Skills

Strong clinical and risk-management skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Leadership skills appropriate to Specialty Doctor level

Education

Full GMC registration

Minimum 4 years postgraduate experience including at least 2 in psychiatry

Eligibility for Section 12 Approval or willingness to apply

Job description

About the Service

Our client provides a specialist Community Eating Disorders Service (CEDS) for adults presenting with severe and complex eating disorders.

Service Volume and Caseload

The service manages 200-300 referrals per year with an active caseload of approximately 70 service users including around 30 high‑risk individuals who require enhanced monitoring and multidisciplinary input.

Stepped‑Care Model

The team operates a stepped‑care model with a local charity partner supporting individuals with mild to moderate eating difficulties while the specialist team focuses on more complex presentations.

Collaborative Care Delivery

Care is delivered collaboratively with close working relationships across primary care, acute hospitals and community mental health teams.

Multidisciplinary Team

• Consultant Psychiatrist
• Specialty Doctor (this post)
• GP with Special Interest
• Psychologists (Consultant Principal Clinical)
• Nurse Practitioners
• Occupational Therapist
• Dietitians
• Clinical Support Workers

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments including co‑morbid mental health and physical health considerations.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric review and management under consultant supervision.
• Support the monitoring and treatment of physical complications associated with eating disorders.
• Participate in MEED (Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders) pathway assessments for medically at‑risk patients.
• Assist with risk assessment and management contributing to a safe and recovery‑focused model of care.
• Support medical monitoring of high‑risk patients including reviewing blood tests and escalating concerns appropriately.

Team & Service Responsibilities

• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team contributing to formulations, care plans and MDT discussions.
• Provide advice to primary care and mental health teams to promote care in the least restrictive setting.
• Support the senior team in meeting clinical standards KPIs and national guidelines.
• Contribute to ongoing service development and quality improvement activities.

Teaching, Training & Supervision

Teach and support junior medical staff, students and non‑medical professionals.

Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Maintain professional development and keep up‑to‑date with current evidence‑based practice in eating disorders.

Governance, Audit & Research

• Participate in clinical audits, service evaluation and audit cycles.
• Contribute to research initiatives where appropriate.
• Ensure high‑quality accurate clinical documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Full GMC registration
• Minimum 4 years postgraduate experience including at least 2 in psychiatry
• Experience at SAS / Specialty Doctor / Senior Trainee level
• Eligibility for Section 12 Approval or willingness to apply

Desirable:

• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Higher academic degree (MD PhD)

Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• Minimum one year experience in eating disorder services or relevant transferable experience
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Experience working with complex and high‑risk mental health presentations
• Understanding of cultural, social and environmental factors in mental health
• Competence in medical and psychiatric assessment

Desirable:

• Experience in community psychiatry
• Involvement in service improvement QI or service development
• Previous work at Specialty Doctor / SAS level in community settings

Skills & Competencies (Essential)

• Strong clinical and risk‑management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Leadership skills appropriate to Specialty Doctor level
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to manage complex caseloads under supervision
• Commitment to patient‑centred and recovery‑focused practice

Desirable:

• Leadership or management training
• Project management capability

Teaching & Research (Essential)

• Experience teaching medical and non‑medical professionals
• Ability to interpret and apply research to clinical practice
• Experience in audit

Desirable:

• Publications or grant‑funded research involvement
• Medical education training / qualification

Other Requirements

• Valid UK driving licence
• Ability to travel between sites as required

Desirable:

• Access to own transport

Key Skills

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• Highway Design
• Advocacy
• Front Office Management
• FMCG
• Arabic

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1