Specialty Doctor in Eating Disorder Psychiatry with strong expertise in the assessment and management of complex eating disorders. Skilled in evidence-based interventions, medical monitoring, and psychopharmacology, with experience supporting patients across inpatient, outpatient, and community services. Collaborative team member with a focus on holistic, patient-centered care and managing psychiatric comorbidities.
Provide evidence-based assessments of patients with eating disorders, addressing both physical (e.g., nutritional risk, lab investigations) and psychiatric aspects. This includes ordering and interpreting investigations like blood tests and conducting physical examinations
Deliver care following NICE and Priory guidelines, which may include supervising meal planning, managing comorbid mental health conditions, and supporting therapy integration with other professionals.
Actively contribute to both inpatient and outpatient services, supporting consultant-led ward rounds and individual treatment pathways..
Collaborate closely with consultant psychiatrists and professionals such as psychologists, dietitians, nurses, OT practitioners, and therapists to deliver holistic and cohesive patient care.
Provide supervision under consultant oversight while maintaining the ability to manage clinical duties independently, such as conducting assessments and handling routine clinical tasks
Support and mentor junior medical staff through case discussions and clinical supervision.
Participate in administrative duties, including maintaining accurate records (e.g., CareNotes), contributing to data collection, and engaging in clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
Engage in ongoing continuing professional development (CPD), mentorship, and supervision structures. Priory typically supports progression through higher specialist training and professional examinations.