Children and Young People Eating Disorders Practitioner

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Leeds seeks an enthusiastic Band 6 Practitioner for its Children and Young Persons Community Eating Disorder Service. You will join a multidisciplinary team offering specialized support to young people with eating disorders and their families. The role involves delivering evidence-based therapies, training junior staff, and collaborating with partner services. This is a unique opportunity to enhance the quality of care and develop professionally in a supportive environment. Commitment to reflective practice is essential.

Benefits

Clinical supervision

Continuing professional development

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with individuals with an eating disorder is preferred.
• Passion to learn new skills and work with young people and their families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment pathways including FT-AN and CBT - E.
• Collaborate with CAMHS, schools, and local medical services.
• Supervise and train junior staff.
• Contribute to the continuing development of the service.

Skills

Experience with eating disorders

Motivation to learn new skills

Effective communication

Education

Registered with NMC/ SWE/ HCPC

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated band 6 practitioner to join the Leeds Childrens and Young Persons Community Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will work as part of a dynamic and busy service as part of a full multidisciplinary team. We are a citywide multidisciplinary team from a range of backgrounds, including psychiatry, nursing, psychology, paediatrics, social work and dietetics. We provide specialist assessment and intervention for young people up to the age of 18 and their families. We are exploring innovative ways of working through the development of new treatment pathways and are committed to going beyond expectations in engaging and supporting our families and young people. The successful candidate will work independently and with the wider staff team along with young people and their families. The role will provide general and advanced support and interventions in order to enhance the patient journey by improving the provision of nutrition and care in addition to facilitating service efficiency and positive outcomes. You will join a multi-disciplinary team which provides professional support and offers collaborative working. You will be welcomed into a service which prioritises reflective practice, clinical supervision and continuing professional development. Main duties will include

Responsibilities

• Delivery of treatment pathways including FT-AN as a core treatment as well as CBT - E and individualised therapies to point of discharge. Training will be provided.
• Work closely with colleagues in CAMHS, schools and local medical services.
• Ensuring a close working relationship and effective communication with partner services delivering inpatient services.
• Support junior staff, provide regular supervision and training as appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continued development of the service.

Qualifications

If you have previous experience of working with individuals with an eating disorder or are highly motivate with a passion to learn new skills and work with young people with an eating-disorders and their families then please get in contact with us. Applications are welcomed from those registered with NMC/ SWE/ HCPC.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.