Specialist Practitioner Eating Disorders

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an experienced practitioner for the Specialist CAMHS Eating Disorder Service, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people with eating disorders and their families. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, psychotherapists, psychologists, dietitians and medical staff to provide evidence-based care.

The role involves specialist assessments, care coordination and delivery of therapies including family-based

Qualifications

• A qualification in a relevant core profession is essential.
• Previous experience or training in eating disorder interventions is beneficial but training will be provided.
• Welsh language ability is desirable and Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex caseload of children and young people with eating disorders.
• Undertake specialist assessments and care coordination.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions including family-based approaches and CBT-E.
• Maintain high-quality clinical records and contribute to safeguarding and service development.

Skills

CBT-E

Family-based care

Care coordination

Education

Mental health nursing

Psychology

Social work

Occupational therapy

Dietetics

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Specialist CAMHS Eating Disorder Service for an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, effective care to children and young people with eating disorders and their families/carers.

You will join an experienced team of nurses, psychotherapists, psychologists, dietitians and medical staff, working collaboratively to provide compassionate, evidence-based and person-centred care.

As part of the CAMHS Eating Disorder Team, you will work closely with colleagues across CAMHS, Primary Care, paediatric and medical services, education and other partner agencies to ensure children and young people receive a seamless and coordinated approach to their care across the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

A qualification in a relevant core profession, such as mental health nursing, psychology, social work, occupational therapy or dietetics, is essential. Previous experience or training in eating disorder interventions would be beneficial but is not essential, as training will be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills and contribute to the continued development of the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Practitioner will work within the CAMHS Eating Disorders Team, managing a varied and complex caseload of children and young people with eating disorders. The post holder will undertake specialist assessments, care coordination and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including family-based approaches and CBT-E, working collaboratively with children, young people, families and carers. Responsibilities include assessing and monitoring mental and physical health, undertaking comprehensive risk assessments, developing risk management and contingency plans, and responding appropriately to crisis situations.

The role involves close multidisciplinary and multi‑agency working, providing specialist advice, consultation and joint assessments to colleagues across CAMHS, primary care, paediatrics, GPs and other services. The post holder will maintain high‑quality clinical records, contribute to case reviews and care planning, support safeguarding processes, and provide training, supervision and guidance to colleagues. They will also contribute to clinical audit, research, outcome monitoring, service development and continuous improvement, while maintaining professional standards, CPD and evidence‑based practice.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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