About this role
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC.
- MRCGP if GP.
- At least 4 years post graduate experience for Speciality doctors with at least 2 years experience in associated specialities eg Psychiatry, General Medicine, Eating disorders.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
April House
9 Bath Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 5ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)