Complex Practitioner in Eating Disorders

Job summary

This post will play an integral role in co-ordinating and conducting the assessment and support of children and young people admitted to paediatric wards with an eating disorder.

They will ensure that any physical concerns are acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring that following the assessment stage, necessary investigations are organised and followed up within appropriate timescales.

They will work closely with colleagues in acute paediatric settings, the CEDS multi-disciplinary team, primary care and other stakeholders to coordinate care and manage risk for young people.

The post holder will almost always be involved in a young person's first experience of an admission, so it is vital they hold skills in engaging with young people who may be reluctant to engage with their treatment plan. They should have excellent skills in physical assessment and monitoring of children and young people, with an enthusiasm for being part of a hardworking team that are dedicated to providing a holistic experience for young people with eating disorders. The post holder should also be passionate about sharing their expertise with the CEDS-CYP team and other teams to ensure professionals feel confident in their ability to support young people with eating disorders.

Main duties of the job

To lead and support the ward team in the care of a child with an eating disorder.

To carry out assessments and clinical observations on the children.

To support multi-disciplinary meetings and formulate an ongoing plan of care for children with an eating disorder.

Carry out clinical procedures and investigation

Support with de-escalation and advocate for the child and family

To support families and the child whilst in hospital when managing meals

About us

Yeovil District Hospital is now part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!