Child & Family Eating Disorders Specialist

NHS Jobs; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT is seeking a dedicated specialist for the Essex Eating Disorders Team ISP to provide intensive support to children and young people with eating disorders and their families across Essex, Southend and Thurrock. The role focuses on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, supporting safe discharges, and delivering practical, emotional, and therapeutic support within a multidisciplinary framework.

This post involves travel and close collaboration with families, schools, GPs, paediatric

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist, intensive support to children and young people with eating disorders and families across Essex, Southend and Thurrock.
• Support delivery of Family-Based Treatment (FBT) and other evidence-based interventions through a multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor physical and mental health, manage risk and escalate concerns per local Trust procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to care planning and reviews.
• Travel across Essex, Southend and Thurrock to support hospital and community settings.

Job description

NELFT is seeking a dedicated specialist for the Essex Eating Disorders Team ISP to provide intensive support to children and young people with eating disorders and their families across Essex, Southend and Thurrock. The role focuses on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, supporting safe discharges, and delivering practical, emotional, and therapeutic support within a multidisciplinary framework.

This post involves travel and close collaboration with families, schools, GPs, paediatric