Overview
We are a well-established 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 which covers the boroughs of Bury, Oldham, Rochdale in the North, and Stockport, Tameside and Glossop in the South. We have strong links to our local CAMHS and paediatric teams across the GM network, are committed to team development and to encourage you to develop a specific area of interest or therapeutic modality. We are committed to delivering excellence in relation to care and treatment for our patients and their families. The successful candidate will share this commitment and reflect the trust values, and by doing so will make a positive difference to children and young people\'s lives. Please refer to the job description and person specification to support your application for this post and specifically, please refer to the essential criteria which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application. For further information please contact: Lisa Lewer, Clinical Lead, 0161 716 4060 or email llewer@nhs.net
Main Duties
* The post-holder will be expected to provide specialist assessment of young people with eating disorders and offer a wide range of psycho-therapeutic interventions as well as assess and manage risk.
* As a Band 6 practitioner, the post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary Community Eating Disorder Service and will hold a caseload of patients as well as being expected to work alongside and support other team members.
* Liaison with external services and contributing to clinical meetings with other professionals is an integral aspect of the role.
* The post holder would also be expected to be able to provide consultation and training on a wide range of children’s emotional health, well-being and eating disorder issues to professionals from a range of services including GP/Primary Care Services, Adult Mental Health Services, Education Services and Paediatric services.
Managerial and Administrative
* To attend team, clinical, business and other meetings as required.
* To manage own workload and time effectively.
* To undertake accurate record keeping and to provide / enter data for local information management systems.
* To contribute to peer supervision within the CED - CYP teams and within the wider community CAMHS.
* To be responsible for the supervision of other staff as appropriate including junior staff and students.
* To receive regular clinical / management supervision and to participate in appraisal.
* To participate in the development of education / training programmes and maintain own education and awareness of current developments within children and young people\'s eating disorders.
* In conjunction with the operational co-ordinator & clinical lead ensure that appropriate supervision is available and attended for any specialist psychotherapeutic treatment intervention offered by the post holder.
Development
* Maintain a current professional portfolio & participate in personal development & training identified as part of the individual performance and development review.
* Undertake personal development in line with Pennine policy and maintain professional registration requirements.
This job description is not exhaustive. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
General Duties of all post holders
* To undertake any other reasonable duty appropriate to the band when requested by Senior Staff.
* To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
* To be aware of and work towards the Trust\'s strategic goals.
Standards of Business Conduct
* The post holder will be required to comply with the organisation\'s standing orders and standing financial instructions and at all times deal honestly with the organisation, colleagues, patients, relatives and contractors.
* The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities.
* The post holder must comply with and support the development of performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers.
Equality and Diversity & Equal Opportunities
* The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust\'s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour.
* The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
* The post holder is responsible for treating all staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public with dignity and respect at all times.
Safeguarding
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure and ISA registration. Checking will be in accordance with the timeline by the ISA.
* All staff have a responsibility to promote the welfare of any child, young person or vulnerable adult and to act upon safeguarding concerns to protect the individual from harm.
* All staff should refer safeguarding issues to their manager and escalate accordingly in line with the Trust Child and Adult Safeguarding Policies. Familiarise with NICE Guidelines “when to suspect child maltreatment 2009.”
Professional and Personal Development
* The post holder must attend the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme.
* The post holder will be involved in a formal IPDR/KSF review at least every 12 months and progress will be reviewed to maintain service delivery.
* The post holder will take responsibility for their own professional development and will be supported by the Trust to achieve development opportunities.
Confidentiality & Information Governance
* Confidentiality is essential. Information should not be communicated outside the normal course of duties.
* All information relating to the Trust, its service users and employees remains the property of the Trust and may be disclosed under legislation as appropriate.
* Maintain high standards of record keeping and ensure access to information is authorised as part of duties.
* Comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Health & Safety
* Take reasonable care of health and safety and co-operate with the Trust in adhering to safety regulations.
* Report incidents, accidents or near misses via the Trust Incident reporting system.
* No smoking policy on Trust sites.
Infection Control
* Infection Prevention and Control is the responsibility of all Trust staff and to follow Trust policies and best practice guidance.
This advert closes on Thursday 4 Sep 2025
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