The service wish to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist with considerable experience in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders in our Manchester eating disorder team. This post is based in a community setting at Gaskell House in close proximity to the Manchester Royal Infirmary site.

Main duties of the job

Undertake joint assessments of referrals/admissions to the service where direct Consultant input required.

Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations and for CAMHS transfers of care where indicated.

Provide assessment and management in complex and co-morbid presentations e.g. patients with physical or learning disabilities.

Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.

Investigations and interpretations of results and liaison with GPs and acute specialisms where required.

Prescription and titration of medications with...