Senior Practitioner

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

Job summary

A community health service provider in Leeds seeks a full-time Band 7 Practitioner to join their Eating Disorder Service. The role involves leading clinical assessments, developing patient-centered care plans, and innovating clinical practices. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and appropriate professional registration, contributing to the service's ongoing development and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Opportunities for personal and professional development are included.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Providing specialist assessment and clinical care within the Eating Disorder Service.
• Holding responsibility for own caseload and contributing to service delivery.
• Assessing and evaluating patient-centered programs of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical assessments and develop care plans.
• Innovate clinical practice and drive service improvements.
• Support and supervise junior colleagues.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

HCPC / NMC / BACP or SWE registration

Job description

Job summary

The Eating Disorder Service is currently undergoing a period of significant growth and development, creating an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team. Based at the Reginald Centre, our multi-disciplinary team works in close partnership with acute hospitals and third‑sector organisations to deliver high‑quality care across the Leeds district.

We are seeking to recruit to the following post:

Up to 1 Full‑time Band 7 Practitioner (Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Children’s Nurse, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist). Part‑time applicants will be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide and lead highly specialist assessment and clinical care within the Eating Disorder Service. Hold responsibility for own caseload while contributing to service‑wide delivery. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient‑centred programmes of care, ensuring practice remains within professional competence, regulatory standards, and evidence‑based frameworks.

Contribute to service innovation by developing new approaches to clinical practice, integrating emerging knowledge and techniques, and collaborating with other services to drive improvements.

Main duties of the job

May involve working across multiple service pathways, including both in‑reach and outreach provision. While primarily based at the Reginald Centre, regular travel across the Leeds area will be essential to support service functioning. Clinical interventions may take place in family homes as well as acute settings across both LTHT and LYPFT sites.

Leadership and Development

Strong leadership skills are essential. Provide support and supervision to junior and senior colleagues, actively contribute to ongoing development of the service, and engage in regular training and development opportunities. HCPC / NMC / BACP or SWE registration is required.

Please contact Katie Rudge Clinical Team Manager or Fiona Trew Principal Psychologist by Teams or email at [e-mail] or [e-mail] for further information. Please review the attached documents for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community‑based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply‑held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Full list of benefits can be found on the Join Our Team tab on the trust website.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

Date posted: 26 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: VPD12D91DD

Job locations: The Reginald Centre, Chapletown Road, Leeds, LS7 3EX

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: The Reginald Centre, Chapletown Road, Leeds, LS7 3EX

Employer's website: https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/