CAMHS Eating Disorders Specialist Practitioner

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an experienced practitioner for the Specialist CAMHS Eating Disorder Service, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people with eating disorders and their families. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, psychotherapists, psychologists, dietitians and medical staff to provide evidence-based care.

The role involves specialist assessments, care coordination and delivery of therapies including family-based

Qualifications

• A qualification in a relevant core profession is essential.
• Previous experience or training in eating disorder interventions is beneficial but training will be provided.
• Welsh language ability is desirable and Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex caseload of children and young people with eating disorders.
• Undertake specialist assessments and care coordination.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions including family-based approaches and CBT-E.
• Maintain high-quality clinical records and contribute to safeguarding and service development.

Skills

CBT-E

Family-based care

Care coordination

Education

Mental health nursing

Psychology

Social work

Occupational therapy

Dietetics

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an experienced practitioner for the Specialist CAMHS Eating Disorder Service, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people with eating disorders and their families. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, psychotherapists, psychologists, dietitians and medical staff to provide evidence-based care.

The role involves specialist assessments, care coordination and delivery of therapies including family-based