Specialist EDS Practitioner (Young Persons Pathway)
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ormskirk, L39 2AZ |
| Company: | Lancashire Care Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7724036/351-SPS1568-MF |
Summary
A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
Age Eating Disorder Service-West Lancashire Team, based in Ormskirk District general Hospital
Working primarily on the Children and Young Person’s Pathway
Specialist Eating Disorder Practitioner
Professional Registration Required RMN/RGN/RNC/RNDL/ Social Worker/OT
2 Years Post Qualifying Experience in a Related Field: Training Provided
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 12 MONTH POST
Would you like to be part of a service which is innovative, forward-thinking and committed to enabling people who are experiencing eating disorders to recover and discover their potential?
We are seeking to appoint 1 band 6 Specialist Eating Disorder Practitioner, with caring, compassionate nature, who are innovative, creative, flexible and highly motivated. Primarily you will undertake specialist assessments and therapeutic work and monitor physical health care for people presenting with eating disorders across West Lancashire.
You should be an excellent communicator and team player, with the successful applicant joining a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of professionals working across Lancashire, based in Ormskirk District General Hospital.
This is an exciting time and a chance to work in this specialist all age service – if this sounds like something you wish to be involved in, please contact those highlighted below who will happily discuss this further.
Regular clinical supervision, support and specialist training will be provided.
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance.
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Thursday 22 Jan 2026
Age Eating Disorder Service-West Lancashire Team, based in Ormskirk District general Hospital
Working primarily on the Children and Young Person’s Pathway
Specialist Eating Disorder Practitioner
Professional Registration Required RMN/RGN/RNC/RNDL/ Social Worker/OT
2 Years Post Qualifying Experience in a Related Field: Training Provided
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 12 MONTH POST
Would you like to be part of a service which is innovative, forward-thinking and committed to enabling people who are experiencing eating disorders to recover and discover their potential?
We are seeking to appoint 1 band 6 Specialist Eating Disorder Practitioner, with caring, compassionate nature, who are innovative, creative, flexible and highly motivated. Primarily you will undertake specialist assessments and therapeutic work and monitor physical health care for people presenting with eating disorders across West Lancashire.
You should be an excellent communicator and team player, with the successful applicant joining a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of professionals working across Lancashire, based in Ormskirk District General Hospital.
This is an exciting time and a chance to work in this specialist all age service – if this sounds like something you wish to be involved in, please contact those highlighted below who will happily discuss this further.
Regular clinical supervision, support and specialist training will be provided.
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance.
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Thursday 22 Jan 2026