Mental Health Practitioner - Eating Disorders Service

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  • Liverpool
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Mental Health Practitioners - Eating Disorder TeamBand 6Mental Health Services at Alder Hey are offering excellent benefit schemes:Refer a friend - Alder Hey: Successful candidates who are introduced to the trust by existing staff members will receive £1000 after completion of six months in post. Please include the name/Alder Hey email for your friend in the additional information section of your application.This will be paid in two parts, £250 in first month pay on commencement in post, and £750 on completion of six months.Accommodation: Alder Hey will support the cost of accommodation for up to 3 months from the date of employment (up to £500 per month). The cost is to be paid by the staff member and reclaimed as expenses.Relocation package: Relocation packages to support new hires and will be consulted on an individual basis, please link in with recruitment@alderhey.nhs.uk for further information.Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity for individuals with an interest and experience in working with young people with an eating disorder and/or ARFID. The successful applicant will provide a substantial contribution to the clinical work of the team and will hold full case management responsibility for their workload. Regular clinical supervision will be provided.The main base for this post will be at Alder Hey, but appointments from community bases across Liverpool and Sefton will be required. Experience working with children and young people with an eating disorder will be beneficial. In addition to undertaking assessments and providing intervention and support to children, young people and their families, the post holder will also undertake physical monitoring under the guidance of our Consultant Paediatricians.The post holders must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of excellence, innovation, openness, respect and together.If you are enthusiastic and confident with a friendly and outgoing manner, and a focus on providing the best possible service to patients we would like to hear from you.About usAbout the team: The Eating Disorder Team (EDYs) provide support and treatment for children and young people in Liverpool and Sefton with an eating disorder and/or ARFIDS, as well as their parents/carers and professionals involved in their care.This is a multidisciplinary team including Consultant Psychiatrist and Consultant Paediatricians, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, CBT and SFP trained staff, Nursing, Support Worker, Assistant Practitioner and Assistant Psychology. The team is based on site at Alder Hey, but offer appointments throughout the community footprint.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number411-COM-25-7430463Job locationsAlder Hey Children's NHS Foundation TrustLiverpoolL12 2APJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, please take a look at the job description and person specification attachments. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, please take a look at the job description and person specification attachments.Person SpecificationEducation and TrainingEssential
  • Qualified in core profession such as Children's or Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration
  • OR Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes
  • Training in child & family mental health related field
  • Two years' experience of post graduate work in core profession / following qualification
Desirable
  • Experience of working in child and adolescent mental health services.
  • Experience of working within an eating disorder service
experience ofEssential
  • Experienced in and able to demonstrate proficiency in case management responsibility
  • application of therapeutic and analytical skills
  • Must demonstrate a working knowledge of health, education, social services and the voluntary sector.
  • Experience working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting
Knowledge & skillsEssential
  • Knowledge of relevant, current legislation
  • An understanding of principles underlying psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive and behavioural therapies.
  • Working knowledge of child development
  • Organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately
  • Must demonstrate utilisation of professional development planning in own career progression
  • Must demonstrate a high level of communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required of the post.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology
Person SpecificationEducation and TrainingEssential
  • Qualified in core profession such as Children's or Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration
  • OR Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes
  • Training in child & family mental health related field
  • Two years' experience of post graduate work in core profession / following qualification
Desirable
  • Experience of working in child and adolescent mental health services.
  • Experience of working within an eating disorder service
experience ofEssential
  • Experienced in and able to demonstrate proficiency in case management responsibility
  • application of therapeutic and analytical skills
  • Must demonstrate a working knowledge of health, education, social services and the voluntary sector.
  • Experience working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting
Knowledge & skillsEssential
  • Knowledge of relevant, current legislation
  • An understanding of principles underlying psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive and behavioural therapies.
  • Working knowledge of child development
  • Organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately
  • Must demonstrate utilisation of professional development planning in own career progression
  • Must demonstrate a high level of communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required of the post.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology

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