Job summary
CEN-CAEDS is a team based at Hellesdon hospital in Norwich. We are a diverse multidisciplinary team, dedicated to supporting children, young people and their families who are living with eating disorders and supporting them to recovery.
Your role would involve holding a caseload of young people with a diagnosable eating disorder, providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for young people and their families, following evidence-based models to support your practice, undertaking assessments of new referrals, monitoring physical health and coordinating the care of young people on the caseload.
You will be part of a diverse and active MDT, supporting young people and their families through recovery. There is a strong emphasis on systemic work within this specialism, so skills in working with families as well as the young person is key.
Please apply if you are interested in joining our team and experiencing this specialist area of mental health.
Main duties of the job
Holding a caseload of children and young people and seeing them frequently for appointments.
Liaising with other professionals, both within the team and externally to coordinate care.
Completing assessments of new referrals to the service.
Supporting as duty worker and completing duty tasks.
Attending MDT meetings
Working closely with families and other professionals to support the best outcome for young people.
Following
Monitoring physical health and escalating care in line with MEED guidelines.
Completing allocated duty tasks on your allocated duty day.
Keeping comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical documentation
Working as part of an MDT
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience £38,682 - £46,580 pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
246-WSU A
Job locations
Lighthouse Centre, Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the job description / person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the job description / person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
* Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants)
* Ongoing professional development working towards degree level ( if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
Desirable
* Recognised Leadership/Management training
* Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
Experience
Essential
* Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
* Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience
* Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions
* Demonstrable experience in assessment of mental health
* Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Desirable
* Experience in delivering group-based interventions
* Experience of interagency working
* Experience of supporting transitions
Knowledge
Essential
* The ability to use clinical assessment tools and outcome measures effectively and collaboratively
* An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative) Up to date knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks including Mental Health Act.
* Have the ability to discuss, identify and escalate safeguarding issues in a sensitive way to protect those who are vulnerable
* Ensure care is values-based, non-judgemental and equitable, and supports the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity being met.
Desirable
* Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
* Knowledge of health promotion
* Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
skills
Essential
* Excellent communication and engagement skills
* Conflict resolution and Breakaway training (or requirement to undertake within first 12 weeks)
* Competent assessment skills
* Effective analytical and decision-making skills
* Computer skills and experience of using an Electronic Patient Record system
Desirable
* Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice
* Prevention and Management of Suicide training
* Medicine Management
* Safeguarding training
Other
Essential
* Ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
* Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants)
* Ongoing professional development working towards degree level ( if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
Desirable
* Recognised Leadership/Management training
* Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
Experience
Essential
* Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
* Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience
* Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions
* Demonstrable experience in assessment of mental health
* Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Desirable
* Experience in delivering group-based interventions
* Experience of interagency working
* Experience of supporting transitions
Knowledge
Essential
* The ability to use clinical assessment tools and outcome measures effectively and collaboratively
* An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative) Up to date knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks including Mental Health Act.
* Have the ability to discuss, identify and escalate safeguarding issues in a sensitive way to protect those who are vulnerable
* Ensure care is values-based, non-judgemental and equitable, and supports the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity being met.
Desirable
* Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
* Knowledge of health promotion
* Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
skills
Essential
* Excellent communication and engagement skills
* Conflict resolution and Breakaway training (or requirement to undertake within first 12 weeks)
* Competent assessment skills
* Effective analytical and decision-making skills
* Computer skills and experience of using an Electronic Patient Record system
Desirable
* Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice
* Prevention and Management of Suicide training
* Medicine Management
* Safeguarding training
Other
Essential
* Ability to travel independently
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Lighthouse Centre, Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Lighthouse Centre, Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE
Employer's website
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