EDA ERTURK
London,UK
Summary
HCPC-registered Lead Dietitian (DT30313) specialising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and eating disorders, with extensive experience across specialist inpatient and community services.
Currently leading clinical practice, service development, and quality improvement initiatives within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) CAMHS Eating Disorder Services. Active member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), the BDA Mental Health Specialist Group, and contributor to the development of national clinical guidance for dietitians working within the Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN) treatment model.
Research interests focus on neurodevelopmental conditions (autism and ADHD) and eating disorders, with particular interests in neurodiversity-affirming care, family-based interventions, implementation science, and clinically embedded research to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Eating Disorders and CAMHS Lead Dietitian
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
London, England
2024.04 - Current
- Clinical lead for specialist dietetic services across Eating Disorders and Tier 4 CAMHS (Collingham & Lavender Walk).
- Lead development and implementation of refeeding and nutritional risk management protocols across CAMHS and Eating Disorders services.
- Deliver specialist dietetic assessment and intervention within Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN) and multidisciplinary care pathways.
- Drive service development through design and implementation of structured dietetic pathways, models of care, and clinical governance initiatives.
- Develop and deliver education, clinical supervision, and family-based interventions for multidisciplinary teams and carers.
- Adapted SANSI nutritional screening tool for use within CAMHS and developed neurodiversity-informed menu adaptations to improve nutritional assessment, patient experience, and accessibility.
- Active member of CNWL Neurodiversity Working Group and contributor to Collingham QNIC accreditation and Length of Stay Quality Improvement Project.
- Contributed to development of updated British Dietetic Association (BDA) clinical guidance for dietitians supporting children and young people receiving Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN).
Senior Specialist Eating Disorders Dietitian
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
London, England
2021.10 - 2024.04
- Conducted specialist community eating disorder assessments, integrating physical, psychological, and psychosocial factors to inform multidisciplinary care planning.
- Led collaboration with paediatric services and multidisciplinary teams to optimise medical risk assessment, refeeding management, and continuity of care.
- Contributed to development and implementation of ARFID and intensive treatment pathways to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Developed and delivered MEED-aligned training for acute, paediatric, and community healthcare professionals, promoting evidence-based management of eating disorders.
- Supervised and supported Band 6 dietitians, providing clinical leadership, mentorship, and professional development.
Adult Eating Disorders Dietitian
Priory Hospital
Chelmsford, Essex
2020.07 - 2021.09
- Managed nutritional care of adults with complex eating disorders within specialist inpatient multidisciplinary service.
- Developed individualised meal plans and nasogastric (NG) feeding protocols to support nutritional rehabilitation and medical stabilisation.
- Led refeeding management in accordance with MARSIPAN guidelines, ensuring safe nutritional restoration and ongoing monitoring of refeeding risk.
- Delivered structured nutrition psychoeducation programmes to promote patient understanding, motivation, and engagement in treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to inform care planning, risk management, and discharge planning.
CAMHS Eating Disorders Dietitian
Rhodes Wood Hospital (Elysium Healthcare)
2020.01 - 2020.06
- Delivered specialist dietetic assessment and intervention within a Tier 4 inpatient CAMHS Eating Disorders service, supporting the nutritional rehabilitation of children and adolescents with complex eating disorders.
- Developed and implemented clinical policies and protocols for refeeding, nasogastric (NG) feeding, and oral nutritional support to promote safe, evidence-based practice.
- Worked collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, participating in ward rounds, Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings, and care planning to optimise treatment outcomes and continuity of care.
- Acted as the lead dietetic contact for patients, families, staff, and community teams, providing specialist nutritional advice and supporting coordinated discharge planning.
Education
MSc - Advanced Clinical Practice in Paediatric Dietetics
University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England /2022 -
MSc - Clinical Dietetics
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey /2014 - /2018
BSc - Nutrition and Dietetics
Başkent University
Ankara, Turkey /2009 - /2014
Skills
Literature search
Critical appraisal of research evidence
Academic writing (MSc-level)
Research question development
Evidence synthesis
Understanding of research methodologies (qualitative & quantitative)
Data interpretation
Translational research application
Certification
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SPECIALIST TRAINING
2025
- Clinical Effectiveness and Clinical Audit (CNWL)
- Supervision Skills for Supervisors (CNWL)
- Teen Triple P (CNWL)
- AID-IIT and Orchids Training (SLAM)
- PEACE Pathway Conference (King’s College London)
2024
- NHSE FT-AN Training (MCCAED)
- Contemporary Leadership (University of Plymouth)
- CBT for ARFID (UCL)
- Motivational Interviewing (NELFT)
2023
- Applying Evidence to Practice (University of Plymouth)
- Nutritional Management in Pregnancy (BDA)
2022–2021
- ARFID Training (SLAM)
- NCEL Eating Disorder Workshop
- CBT-E (Oxford Health NHS FT)
- Advanced FODMAP (King’s College London)
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Dissertations
Parental Feeding Practices and Picky Eating Behaviours in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Paediatric Dietetics, University of Plymouth. Expected submission: September 2026.
Evaluation of the Nutritional Status and Eating Behaviours of Individuals Attending Sports Centres
MSc Clinical Dietetics, Hacettepe University, 2019.
Teachers' Use of Diet Products and Their Level of Knowledge
BSc Nutrition and Dietetics, Başkent University, 2014.
Conference Presentation
Teachers' Use of Diet Products and Their Level of Knowledge
Results presented at the 9th National and International Nutrition and Dietetics Congress, Türkiye.
RESEARCH, SERVICE DEVELOPMENT & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
- Development of CAMHS nutritional screening tool
- Design and implementation of neurodiversity-informed dietetic adaptations
- Contribution to structured CAMHS dietetic pathways
- Participation in QNIC accreditation process
- Member of CNWL Neurodiversity Working Group
- Contributor to Length of Stay Quality Improvement Project
- MSc-level training in research methods, critical appraisal, and service evaluation
- Contributed to the development of updated British Dietetic Association (BDA) clinical guidance for dietitians supporting children and young people receiving Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN).
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Eating disorders in children and adolescents
- Neurodevelopmental conditions (autism and ADHD) in eating disorders
- ARFID, sensory sensitivities, and food selectivity
- Parent-child feeding dynamics and early feeding practices
- Neurodiversity-affirming dietetic interventions
- Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN)
- Clinically embedded translational research
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, Swimming, Yoga
Timeline
Eating Disorders and CAMHS Lead Dietitian
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
2024.04 - Current
Senior Specialist Eating Disorders Dietitian
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
2021.10 - 2024.04
Adult Eating Disorders Dietitian
Priory Hospital
2020.07 - 2021.09
CAMHS Eating Disorders Dietitian
Rhodes Wood Hospital (Elysium Healthcare)
2020.01 - 2020.06
MSc - Advanced Clinical Practice in Paediatric Dietetics
University of Plymouth
/2022 -
MSc - Clinical Dietetics
Hacettepe University
/2014 - /2018
BSc - Nutrition and Dietetics
Başkent University
/2009 - /2014