Specialist EDS Practitioner- Children and Young People's Pathway

Job overview

As an EDS Practitioner working within the specialist EDS field, you will work within a multidisciplinary team and carry out a diverse range of duties.

You will be required to carry out a comprehensive assessment of new referrals and participate in team discussion whereby appropriateness and need for specialist treatment is decided.

You will hold and take responsibility for managing a clinical caseload of clients with complex needs and provide a range of recommended therapeutic interventions. Regular supervision should be accessed in order to reflect upon your practice and further develop your skills.

You will assist clients to address the underlying causes of their eating disorder that are often sensitive in nature, including abuse and past trauma.

As part of your role you will be required to offer guidance and support to carers.

You will also facilitate and participate in developing a range of therapeutic groups, this role will also include evaluating their effectiveness and providing clinical data / outcome measures as required.    You will be required to liaise with professionals from other services, offering guidance on how they can best manage the complex needs of this client group.

In order to continually develop your knowledge and skills you will participate in a Professional Development Review, identifying your development needs and formulating a development plan with your line manager.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities - Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the ward, including patient areas, communal spaces, and staff areas - Ensure infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times - Order, monitor, and restock supplies such as cleaning materials, linen, and ward essentials - Assist in creating a comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients - Report maintenance issues and safety concerns promptly - Work collaboratively with nursing and clinical staff to support ward operations

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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