Remote Eating Disorder Mental Health Practitioner

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Nottingham, East Midlands; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join Waterlily, our inpatient prevention programme for adults with anorexia nervosa. The role involves supporting patients across the East Midlands, delivering care predominantly through a virtual model and maintaining a designated caseload within a multidisciplinary team.

We welcome applicants from Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker backgrounds with a genuine interest in eating disorders.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic practitioner who enjoys collaborative working and is keen to develop specialist knowledge of eating disorders.
• Previous eating disorder experience welcomed, but applications are encouraged from experienced nurses and occupational therapists with transferable mental health skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care mainly through a virtual model across a regional footprint.
• Complete assessments and contribute to person-centred care planning and reviews.
• Deliver therapeutic groups, meal support and evidence-based interventions.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families and carers.
• Assess and manage risk, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews and care planning.
• Work with regional eating disorder services to support continuity of care.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues, students and less experienced staff.
• Participate in supervision, training and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to service evaluation, audit and quality improvement.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and effective communication.
• Practise in line with professional standards, legislation, Trust policies and clinical governance requirements.

Job description

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join Waterlily, our inpatient prevention programme for adults with anorexia nervosa. The role involves supporting patients across the East Midlands, delivering care predominantly through a virtual model and maintaining a designated caseload within a multidisciplinary team.

We welcome applicants from Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker backgrounds with a genuine interest in eating disorders.