Specialist care provider Tracscare has appointed Dr Felix Davies as chief operating officer.

A qualified clinical psychologist, Davies (pictured) was previously interim director of operations and business development at Beacon UK. He has also held roles as director of community health at Priory Group, mental health managing director at Turning Point, and director of psychological services within the NHS as well.

The COO post is a new one within Tracscare, designed to help the company consolidate and grow according to a release.

Peter Battle, chief executive of Tracscare, said: “On behalf of everyone at Tracscare I would like to extend a warm welcome to Felix who further enhances our board’s clinical representation – as well as a medical doctor and a mental health nurse, we now have a doctor of clinical psychology.

“Felix brings a wealth of expert knowledge and experience. His appointment reflects our commitment to investing in Tracscare’s future and I look forward to working with him closely as we build on the success of the company.”

Carter Schwartz advised on the appointment.