Job summary
The post holder will offer specialist advice and support around children and young people (CYP) with eating disorders and other eating difficulties being cared for in the acute paediatric setting. They will work as part of the wider Positive Behaviour Support Team, who support CYP presenting to UHDB in crisis. There is a strong focus on multi-agency working. The post holder will work alongside other hospital professionals and lead liaison with community and specialist teams to assess risks and develop individualised plans of care. They will contribute to staff training programmes, sharing knowledge and developing skills in evidenced-based approaches to managing eating disorders and eating related difficulties. Alongside other team members, they will support with the development and implementation of clinical guidelines in relation to eating difficulties and support ongoing service evaluation and development.
Main duties
* To care coordinate and support the management of CYP with eating disorders and other eating difficulties in an acute paediatric setting.
* To develop personalised risk assessments and individualised plans of care.
* To be a key professional in the system wide approach to caring for CYP with eating disorders and other eating difficulties; providing liaison between professionals and across organisations. To bridge the gap between community and acute services for CYP with eating disorders and other eating difficulties.
* To adopt a person-centred approach and gain understanding around the most appropriate ways to support CYP with their eating difficulties and mental health. To act as the patient's advocate, maintaining privacy and dignity.
* Provide specialist advice, support and training to junior staff and learners in all aspects of the delivery of evidence-based, high quality care for CYP with eating disorders and other eating difficulties.
* Provide specialist support, advice and education to patients/ significant others in the management of their care.
* To complete service evaluations and audits to contribute to continuous quality improvements and service developments.
* To work with key stakeholders to develop and refine pathways of care for CYP with eating relating difficulties.
Closing date of applications: 17 September 2025
Date of interview: 1 October 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
Benefits
* Development opportunities
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Details
Date posted: 05 Medi 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 320-W&C-1089
Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check eligibility before applying for this post as sponsorship may not be available.
Job responsibilities (attached)
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UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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