Eating Disorders Specialist Practitioner

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Gilwern; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Wales is seeking a Specialist Practitioner for its Eating Disorders Service. You'll develop and deliver treatment programmes in a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment. We're looking for candidates with an interest in eating disorders who can collaborate effectively. The position offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid mandatory training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with eating disorders is desirable.
• Passion for service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individual, group, and family treatment programmes.
• Provide specialist assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Interest in eating disorders

Ability to work collaboratively

Desirable: ability to speak Welsh

Job description

Overview

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail]. If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time and therefore encourage early applications. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted via the email account you used to apply; please check your account regularly. We also advise you to check your email account regularly as recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has acquired funding to expand its current provision for Eating Disorders Services across Gwent. The additional funding will enable the Specialist Eating Disorders Service to offer early intervention and treatment to adults with eating disorders and young people transitioning from CAMHS. An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Practitioner to join the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Specialist Eating Disorders Service.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Specialist Eating Disorders Service to develop and deliver individual, group and family treatment programmes addressing the complex physical, psychological and psychosocial needs of clients and their families/carers.
• Provide specialist eating disorder assessments and interventions to clients and their families.
• Provide education and training to colleagues within the health board and support and supervision to colleagues within the service.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support service delivery and quality improvement.
• Develop and engage in service improvement activities, with a focus on early detection and intervention, inclusivity, person-centred, relationship-based, recovery-focused and trauma-informed care.
• Experience of working with people with eating disorders is desirable.

Qualifications and Skills

• Interest in eating disorders and a passion for service improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team to deliver treatment programmes.
• Desirable: ability to speak Welsh; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About the Employer

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. It serves a population of 650,000 and employs over 16,000 staff, offering opportunities across acute, primary and community care.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, occupational health support and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home alongside high quality hospital care. This includes the Grange University Hospital, which provides specialist and critical care as part of the strategy opening in November 2020. Join us to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service for the future.