Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Specialist Eating Disorder ED) Service for an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team to help deliver a high-quality effective service to individuals with Eating Disorders. You will be joining a very experienced, multi-disciplinary team of nurses, psychotherapists, psychologists, dietitians and medical staff.
You will be part of the Adult ED Team and will work closely with colleagues in Primary and Secondary Mental Health Services, as well as GP surgeries and medical services to ensure that individuals experience a seamless and co-ordinated approach to their care across the HDUHB geographical area.
A qualification in a core profession (such as mental health nursing, psychology practitioner, social work, occupational therapist or dietitian) is essential. Previous experience training in ED interventions would be beneficial, but is not essential as training will be provided.
There is opportunity to specialise in your practice, enhance your skills and develop professionally. Interested individuals will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be enthusiastic. Also, motivated and committed to driving forwards the continued development of the Specialist ED Service.
Interviews to be held on 17/8/2026
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Eating Disorder Practitioners will work autonomously and as part of a team in the delivery of specialist Eating Disorder Services for patients and their carers across HDUHB.
The post holder will manage a varied and complex caseload of adults with eating disorders, providing highly skilled interventions and quality care to individuals referred to the Eating Disorders Service. The post holders will fulfil care co-ordination (CTP) duties under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure (2010), for patients within the Community Mental Health Team with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder and receiving active treatment from the ED Service.
You will work collaboratively with patients and carers to plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans.
The post holder will provide specialist clinical assessment, formulation, interventions and treatment approaches consistent with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) and other National guidance.
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and risk management for relevant individual patients and develop appropriate strategies to minimise risk. To offer joint assessments, advice and consultation to colleagues in Primary and Secondary care, GPs, medical services, carers and others.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification clinical experience relevant to the post
- Experience of working with people with serious mental health problems
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders
- CTP experience
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Supervision of junior staff or students
- Managing a small group of staff
- Experience of training staff
- Experience of working independently and setting own priorities
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Qualification (Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist)
- Up to date Registration
- Post Basic Courses/ relevant Study Days to postgraduate diploma level
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Post Registration Study to master level in a relevant field or equivalent experience
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This advert is for Specialist Practitioner Eating Disorders with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum (pro rata if part-time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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