Job requirements
Essential
26 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Demonstrate a high degree of skill and knowledge within the field of eating disorders
- Knowledge
Demonstrate a high level of theoretical and practical knowledge in areas of child and adolescent mental health especially within the field of eating disorders and have a sound knowledge of the changes within the field of child & adolescent mental health in-line with national drivers
- Knowledge
Highly competent in making decisions regarding ongoing patient care based on clinical and risk factors
- Knowledge
Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimise patient management
- Knowledge
Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help & support when required
- Knowledge
Understanding of confidentiality and risk management
- Knowledge
The ability to assess competency & consent in young people
- Knowledge
Demonstrate a good understanding of the Mental Health Act
- Knowledge
Ability to undertake Risk Assessments and identify appropriate plans in partnerships with the young person, families and other agencies to maintain their safety within a community setting
- Knowledge
Have a good understanding of child protection/safeguarding policies, recording and reporting any concerns to the appropriate agency including participate in case conferences as required.
- Knowledge
Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
- Knowledge
Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
- Knowledge
Interviewing skills & appraisal skills
- Knowledge
High level of problem solving and planning skills
- Knowledge
Clinical audit, research and clinical governance principles
- Knowledge
Understanding of the Children’s Act especially around Section 85/86
- Experience
Demonstrable post qualification experience, including experience of working with clients with mental health problems, working with children and families in particular
- Experience
Managing and prioritising a complex caseload
- Experience
Experience of Multi-Disciplinary working and organising MDT meetings
- Experience
Currently engaged in an advanced level of practice and able to demonstrate a high degree of professional autonomy
- Experience
The ability to provide patient-centred assessments, care planning, therapeutic intervention formulation and evaluation of the intervention with children, young people, parents and families.
- Experience
Ability to undertake Risk Assessments and identify appropriate plans in partnerships with the young person, families and other agencies to maintain the safety of young people
- Experience
Demonstrate a high degree of skill and knowledge within the field of eating disorders
- Qualifications
A professional qualification in Mental Health at degree level or above
- Qualifications
Experience of working with Children, Young People & Families
- Qualifications
Experience or interest in working in the field of eating disorders
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in leading & embedding new ways of working within complex settings
- Experience
Planning and delivering presentations and training to groups
- Experience
Experience in delivering comprehensive family work in a child and family setting
- Experience
The ability to lead and work independently
- Experience
The ability to organise and support professionals from different professional backgrounds
- Qualifications
Specialist Qualification in CBT, Systemic Family Practice or other therapeutic intervention
- Qualifications
A qualification, or have undertaken a program of formal training in Clinical Supervision
Job overview
Join our specialist Community Eating Disorders Service and play a key role in supporting young people and their families as they transition from CAMHS to Adult Eating Disorder Services. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide expert assessment, therapeutic intervention, care coordination and advocacy, working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate mental health professional with a passion for eating disorders, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while helping shape and develop innovative services across Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.
Main duties of the job
- Lead and coordinate the transition of young people with eating disorders from CAMHS to Adult Eating Disorder Services, ensuring seamless, person-centred care planning.
- Undertake specialist mental health, risk and eating disorder assessments and develop comprehensive care and transition plans.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including individual, family and group work, for young people with eating disorders and their families.
- Act as a key resource and advocate for young people, families and professionals, providing advice, guidance and emotional support throughout the transition process.
- Work collaboratively with CAMHS, Adult Services and partner agencies to ensure effective communication, joint working and coordinated care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, transition reviews, inpatient reviews and safeguarding processes as required.
- Provide clinical supervision, training and support to colleagues, students and other professionals.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and research activities to enhance outcomes for young people and families.
- Promote innovative, evidence-based practice and support the continual development of eating disorder services across Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.
- Manage a complex caseload autonomously whilst maintaining high standards of clinical governance, safeguarding and risk management
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for CAMHS Practitioner – Eating Disorders Transitions Worker with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Nov 2026.
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