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.
x2 Positions Available
1- Full Time
1 - Part time 21.25 Hours
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
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please review the attached job description and person specification.
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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- An ability to think systemically and holistically.
- Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers.
- Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of this client group.
Experience
Essential
- 2 years Post Qualifying Experience in a related field.
- Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN qualification and registration
- Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post.
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This advert is for Specialist EDS Practitioner- Children and Young People's Pathway with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Harvey House. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Emergency Medicine role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Aug 2026.
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