Overview
Our friendly and growing team is looking to welcome a new member who shares our passion for improving access and the quality of care for people with eating disorders. This post covers the service in Mid and West Essex; the post holder would be expected to travel to other areas as needed. We welcome applications from qualified Nurses and Occupational Therapists. We are seeking a dynamic, creative, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with demonstrable interest and experience in working with clients with eating disorders. You will receive regular professional and management supervision, and will be supported to develop skills in this specialist area. Nominal base can be negotiated.
Responsibilities
* Gate-keep referrals into the Adult Eating Disorders Service, liaising with referrers and providing advice and support as needed.
* Ensure the effective assessment, care planning and review of patient care and treatment in line with the EPUT CPA policy and procedure.
* Liaise with the provider collaborative regarding specialist out of area eating disorder placements and inpatient providers, when EPUT service users are admitted, and provide a link function for local services and carers.
* Provide highly specialist evidence-based interventions for clients with Eating Disorders, drawing on a wide range of theoretical frameworks and treatment modalities.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. We offer a range of benefits and development opportunities including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
Benefits and Working Arrangements
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working. You are encouraged to discuss possibilities with the recruiting manager. If appointed, you may apply for a flexible working request from day one.
Details
Date posted: 09 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 364-A-8971-D
Job locations: Colchester (Negotiable); CO1 1RB
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* RMN or registered Occupational Therapist
* Degree level qualification or equivalent
* Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
* Evidence of training and using an evidence-based NICE guideline intervention in clinical practice for Eating Disorders (e.g., SSCM, MANTRA, FBT)
Desirable
* Management qualification
Knowledge
* In-depth knowledge of community mental health services
* In-depth knowledge of wider policy and service issues relating to mental health
* Extensive knowledge of the assessment and treatment of eating disorders
* Knowledge of safeguarding issues and child protection requirements and how these apply to the role
Regulatory and Sponsorship Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Colchester (Negotiable), CO1 1RB
Employer website: https://eput.nhs.uk/
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