General Practitioner GP with Special Interest in Eating Disorders

Job summary

The position is a temporary position to cover maternity leave. This is a fixed term contract and the start for this position is 1st December 2026 and will finish 30th November 2027.

We are looking to appoint a GP with special interest to provide medical monitoring and management to patients who are under the care of the Eating Disorders Service.

You will provide assessment and management of patients who are at risk of or who have developed medical complications of their eating disorder.

You will also be involved in assessment and management of comorbidities which impact upon the patient's eating disorder, including liaison with other professionals.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the MDT to triage patients

Assessment and management of patients who are at high risk of medical complications of their eating disorder or who have already developed complications of their eating disorder.

Assessment and management of patients with medical and psychiatric comorbidities which impact upon their eating disorder.

Assessment of patients with an eating disorder who are pregnant, with appropriate liaison with obstetrics, midwifery and perinatal mental health services.

Assessment of psychiatric risk and using the Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders guidance to guide clinical decision making.

Supporting the wider MDT to triage patients who have been referred to the service, including reviewing the results of medical investigations arranged by the referrer and advising on the frequency of health checks.

Reviewing and actioning the results of medical investigations arranged by the eating disorder service.

Clinical supervision of nursing staff working within the physical health team. This will include cross cover arrangements with the Manchester Eating Disorder service.

Discussing patients with other members of the multidisciplinary team

To provide clinical advice and liaison as required to colleagues in primary care, community services and acute specialties.

Contributing to weekly team meetings

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person specification

Requirement, Qualification and Training.

Essential

• oMedical degree (MBBS or MBChB) oInclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List oMembership of the Royal College of General Practitioners or equivalent. oEvidence of engagement with annual appraisal

Desirable

• Qualification in the field of mental health or other relevant specialism.

Experience

Essential

• Years experience

Desirable

• Any other relevant experience e.g. psychological therapies. Experience working as a qualified general practitioner. Knowledge of UK hospital systems.

Transport

Essential

• oHolds and will use valid UK driving licence or provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Skills

Essential

• oAble to take a leadership role in a multidisciplinary team. oAble to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work. oExcellent written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• oAbility to use IT including email and internet. oKnowledge of clinical guidelines in eating disorders including Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders

Availability

Essential

• Available to work 2 sessions per week.

Desirable

• Available to work on Mondays in order to attend the team meeting. Available to work 5 sessions per week.