Eating Disorder Locality Lead - Bridgwater
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bridgwater, TA6 5AT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9184-26-0249 |
Summary
Clinical Expertise You'll deliver specialist, holistic care that addresses both the psychological and physical needs of people with eating disorders. This includes: Completing high-quality assessments and formulating care plans grounded in a biopsychosocial approach. Delivering evidence based psychological interventions and monitoring physical health risks. Carrying out and communicating detailed risk assessments. Supporting families and carers with clear, compassionate communication during highly emotive situations. Coordinating care for individuals treated out of area and ensuring smooth transitions back into local services. Leadership & Support You'll be a key clinical resource within the team, offering: Clinical supervision to staff from a range of professional backgrounds. Line management responsibilities where appropriate. Support to the Trust's preceptorship programme and involvement in recruitment processes. Guidance and training to colleagues both within and beyond the eating disorder service. Training, Development & Service Improvement You'll have the opportunity to: Help develop and deliver specialist training around eating disorders across the Trust. Participate in pathway development and policy implementation. Support audit, research and evaluation activity to continually improve the service. Promote adherence to NICE guidance and best practice standards. Operational Responsibilities Maintain clear, accurate electronic patient records. Produce high-quality reports and documentation. Work in line with all Trust policies including safeguarding, infection control, confidentiality, equality & diversity and health & safety. Travel across Somerset (Wells, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Taunton and community settings) to meet service needs.