We are a well-established and dynamic Community Eating Disorder Service delivering dedicated and evidence-based care and treatment to young people aged 8-18 and their families.
We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated mental health practitioner to join our service covering the boroughs of Bury, Oldham, Rochdale in the North, and Stockport, Tameside, and Glossop in the South.
We have strong links to local CAMHS and paediatric teams across the GM network, and are committed to team development and encouraging you to develop a specific area of interest or therapeutic modality.
We are dedicated to delivering excellent care and treatment for our patients and their families. The successful candidate will share this commitment, reflect the trust values, and make a positive difference in children and young people's lives.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for application guidance, especially the essential criteria highlighting the skills, knowledge, and experience required.
For further information, contact Lisa Lewer, Clinical Lead, at 0161 716 4060 or llewer@nhs.net.
Main Duties
The post-holder will provide specialist assessment of young people with eating disorders, offer a range of psychotherapeutic interventions, and assess/manage risk. As a Band 6 practitioner, they will be part of the multi-disciplinary Community Eating Disorder Service, managing a caseload and supporting team members. Liaison with external services and participation in clinical meetings are integral to the role.
The post holder should also provide consultation and training on children’s emotional health, well-being, and eating disorder issues to professionals across services including GPs, primary care, adult mental health, education, and paediatric services.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality mental health and learning disability services across five boroughs of Greater Manchester—Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside & Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier, more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. We strive to be a great place to work, and we are proud of our #PennineCarePeople.
We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, belief, marriage, or civil partnership. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of mental illness, either personally or as a carer.
If you join us, we offer benefits including:
* Generous annual leave for Agenda for Change, Medical, and Dental staff
* Flexible working arrangements
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Participation in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing programs and staff wellbeing services
* Staff discounts across retail, leisure, and travel
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Lisa Lewer
Job title: Clinical Lead
Email: llewer@nhs.net
Telephone: 0161 716 4060
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