Eating Disorders Practitioner

Eating Disorders Practitioner

NHS AfC Band 6

£39,959 to £48,117 per annum

£2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive available (subject to terms and conditions)

Permanent | Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Based at Aldrington House, Hove

Hybrid working available (60% on site)

Closing date: 20 October 2026

Looking to develop specialist expertise in eating disorders while helping young people and families achieve recovery?

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate and dynamic clinician to join our Specialist Family Eating Disorder Service (SFEDS).

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly regarded specialist service supporting young people aged 10-18 and their families through evidence-based treatment and recovery-focused care.

Whether you already have eating disorders experience or are looking to develop specialist skills within this field, you'll join a team committed to high-quality care, clinical excellence and professional development.

The opportunity

SFEDS delivers specialist treatment for children and young people experiencing eating disorders, working closely with families using evidence-based approaches including Maudsley Family Therapy Models and Enhanced CBT (E-CBT).

You'll become part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including Family and Systemic Psychotherapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Nurses and Support Workers.

This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist assessment, intervention and care coordination skills while working collaboratively with families at a crucial point in their recovery journey.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a specialist caseload of young people and families

• Undertaking assessments, care planning and risk management

• Delivering evidence-based interventions and supporting recovery

• Working closely with families, carers and partner agencies

• Providing nursing and clinical expertise within the multidisciplinary team

• Supporting junior colleagues through supervision, consultation and mentorship

• Contributing to service development, audit, quality improvement and research activities

• Supporting physical health monitoring and duty/triage functions within the service

About you

We're looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate practitioner who enjoys working collaboratively with young people, families and multidisciplinary teams.

You may be a:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse

• Registered General Nurse

• Occupational Therapist

• Social Worker

Experience working with young people and mental health difficulties is essential.

Experience within eating disorders services would be welcomed but is not essential. We are keen to hear from clinicians who are motivated to develop specialist knowledge within this rewarding area of practice.

Why join Sussex Partnership?

Rated 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for Caring by the CQC, Sussex Partnership is committed to supporting staff development and delivering high-quality specialist care.

We offer:

• £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive (subject to eligibility)

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

• Access to specialist eating disorders training and supervision

• Opportunities to contribute to service development, research and quality improvement

• Strong multidisciplinary support and professional development

• NHS pension and generous annual leave entitlement

Why choose SFEDS?

This is a chance to join a well-established specialist service where you'll work alongside highly experienced clinicians, develop expertise in eating disorders treatment and play an important role in helping young people and families achieve recovery.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're looking for a role where you can develop specialist skills while helping young people and families during some of their most challenging times, we'd love to hear from you.

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