Eating Disorders Mental Health Practitioner (Virtual/Hybrid)

Leicestershire Partnership; Leicester; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to support adults with anorexia nervosa through the Waterlily Inpatient Prevention Programme. The role operates mainly virtually across a regional footprint, with duties in assessment, care planning, risk management, therapy groups, meal support and collaborative care.

The post requires a compassionate, collaborative practitioner who can work within a multidisciplinary team and develop specialist skills in eating

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist with transferable skills.
• Eating disorders experience is desirable but not essential.
• Able to work collaboratively and develop specialist skills in eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and contribute to person-centred care plans.
• Manage a caseload within a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver therapy groups, meal support and evidence-based interventions.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families and carers.
• Assess and manage risk, escalating concerns as needed.
• Participate in supervision, training and CPD.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to support adults with anorexia nervosa through the Waterlily Inpatient Prevention Programme. The role operates mainly virtually across a regional footprint, with duties in assessment, care planning, risk management, therapy groups, meal support and collaborative care.

The post requires a compassionate, collaborative practitioner who can work within a multidisciplinary team and develop specialist skills in eating