Eating Disorder Clinical Nurse Specialist / Snr Occupational Therapist

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking a qualified Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist to manage referrals and provide specialized interventions for clients with Eating Disorders. The role offers professional development support and encourages flexible working from day one. Salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities

Flexible working options

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or registered Occupational Therapist.
• Ongoing professional and personal development.
• Experience with interventions for Eating Disorders (e.g., SSCM, MANTRA, FBT).

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals for the Adult Eating Disorders Service.
• Conduct assessments and care planning for patients.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for Eating Disorders.

Skills

Client engagement skills

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

Management qualification

Job description

Overview

Our friendly and growing team is looking to welcome a new member who shares our passion for improving access and the quality of care for people with eating disorders. This post covers the service in Mid and West Essex; the post holder would be expected to travel to other areas as needed. We welcome applications from qualified Nurses and Occupational Therapists. We are seeking a dynamic, creative, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with demonstrable interest and experience in working with clients with eating disorders. You will receive regular professional and management supervision, and will be supported to develop skills in this specialist area. Nominal base can be negotiated.

Responsibilities

• Gate-keep referrals into the Adult Eating Disorders Service, liaising with referrers and providing advice and support as needed.
• Ensure the effective assessment, care planning and review of patient care and treatment in line with the EPUT CPA policy and procedure.
• Liaise with the provider collaborative regarding specialist out of area eating disorder placements and inpatient providers, when EPUT service users are admitted, and provide a link function for local services and carers.
• Provide highly specialist evidence-based interventions for clients with Eating Disorders, drawing on a wide range of theoretical frameworks and treatment modalities.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. We offer a range of benefits and development opportunities including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

Benefits and Working Arrangements

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working. You are encouraged to discuss possibilities with the recruiting manager. If appointed, you may apply for a flexible working request from day one.

Details

Date posted: 09 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 364-A-8971-D

Job locations: Colchester (Negotiable); CO1 1RB

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• RMN or registered Occupational Therapist
• Degree level qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
• Evidence of training and using an evidence-based NICE guideline intervention in clinical practice for Eating Disorders (e.g., SSCM, MANTRA, FBT)

Desirable

• Management qualification

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of community mental health services
• In-depth knowledge of wider policy and service issues relating to mental health
• Extensive knowledge of the assessment and treatment of eating disorders
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues and child protection requirements and how these apply to the role

Regulatory and Sponsorship Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Colchester (Negotiable), CO1 1RB

Employer website: https://eput.nhs.uk/