Senior Eating Disorder Practitioner

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Eating Disorder Practitioner to join the Stockport Eating Disorder Service. This role involves supporting patients within the community, delivering training, and providing expert assessments. Candidates should possess relevant clinical qualifications and experience in eating disorder services. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in community eating disorder services.
• Skilled in training and mentoring staff.
• Ability to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support patients within the Stockport Community Eating Disorder Service.
• Provide clinical support and time-limited interventions.
• Train staff and conduct specialist assessments.

Skills

Autonomy in clinical support

Specialist assessment skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant clinical qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced individual in community eating disorder services to join us as the Senior Eating Disorder Practitioner in the Stockport Eating Disorder Service.

CWP is a leading provider of Eating Disorder services in the North West, offering community services from 7 locations and the only NHS inpatient Eating Disorder beds in the region. The Senior Practitioner will be based in Stockport but will also be part of a wider network, gaining support and development opportunities from managers and multidisciplinary team members.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the field of Eating Disorders, with CWP acting as the lead provider in the "Empowered" NW Adult Eating Disorder Provider Collaborative. The team is committed to innovation and improving service provision for this vulnerable patient group.

The role focuses on supporting patients within the Stockport Community Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary framework, providing staff training, specialist assessments, clinical support, and time-limited interventions. They will serve as an expert resource and contact point within the team, demonstrating highly specialised communication and problem-solving skills, especially in risk prioritisation.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) delivers health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, physical health, and all-age disability care, across multiple locations including Cheshire, Wirral, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, and Liverpool. We employ approximately 4,500 staff across 73 sites.

Our mission is to improve community lives through a compassionate, person-centred approach. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission and overall Good. As an inclusive employer, we are committed to diversity and welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of our services.

All new staff will start on a fixed date each month, aligned with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction program, which includes up to three weeks of training to support role readiness.

If you're interested or wish to visit informally, please contact:

• Name: Angela Davies
• Title: Deputy Clinical Service Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Neurodivergent applicants needing assistance with the application process can contact:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]