Nursing/Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the innovative and friendly SET CAMHS Eating Disorder Service, supporting children and young people across Essex, Thurrock and Southend.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Allied Health Professional (e.g. CBT Therapist, Psychotherapist, Occupational Therapist) to support the delivery and ongoing development of a range of NICE-concordant interventions for children and young people presenting with eating disorders.

The post holder will work closely with the CAMHS Manager and Clinical Leads to support the delivery of high-quality clinical care, contribute to clinical leadership, and provide clinical oversight across the service. They will be responsible for undertaking assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, monitoring outcomes, and contributing to service development. The post holder will also provide line management, clinical supervision, and professional support to staff within the team.

Applicants must hold a recognised professional qualification and current registration with the relevant professional body (e.g. NMC, HCPC, or equivalent).

This role would suit clinicians with experience of working with children and young people presenting with eating disorders, including adapting interventions for those with neurodevelopmental differences. Experience of working collaboratively with wider professional networks, including education, social care, acute hospitals, inpatient psychiatric services, and families/carers, is essential.

Clinical Skills Required

• Working alongside colleagues within the SET CAMHS Eating Disorder Service to provide comprehensive and specialist assessments of children, young people, and their families where eating disorders coexist with complex mental health needs. This will include identifying strengths and difficulties, developing formulations, and determining the most appropriate treatment plans.
• Providing therapeutic interventions that are sensitive to and inclusive of cultural, racial, religious, gender, and sexual diversity, ensuring equitable access to care and positive outcomes for all children, young people, and families.
• Demonstrating experience in providing clinical supervision, mentoring, or professional support to staff, and undertaking delegated leadership responsibilities within the team as required.
• Delivering NICE-concordant evidence-based interventions, including Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT/AN) and Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E), to children and young people presenting with complex eating disorders and co-occurring difficulties. This may include neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and learning disabilities, as well as emotional and mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, attachment-related difficulties, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Demonstrating experience in complex risk assessment and formulation, collaborative safety planning, and the management of clinical risk within community and multi-agency settings.
• Working effectively in partnership with the wider network around the child or young person, including families/carers, education providers, social care, acute hospitals, and other relevant agencies, to ensure coordinated and holistic care.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the implementation of innovative approaches to support children, young people, and their families.
• Ideally, you will have experience of supervising and managing staff, alongside a strong commitment to service improvement and a passion for developing innovative and effective interventions for children and young people with eating disorders and their families.
  
  

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Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

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• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.
  
  

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by

the best people.

Starting with NELFT

At NELFT, we place great importance on ensuring that all new starters receive a warm welcome and a comprehensive induction to support their transition into the organisation.

All new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a structured induction programme of up to two weeks. This includes mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment required for the role.

As part of the induction programme, new colleagues will have the opportunity to meet members of the Executive Team and senior managers, as well as attend a range of drop-in sessions focused on staff engagement, health and wellbeing, and key organisational processes.

The induction programme is held at our Head Office based at Goodmayes Hospital, providing an excellent opportunity to learn about the Trust, connect with colleagues, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to thrive within NELFT.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Certificates of Sponsorship

As a licensed sponsor organisation, NELFT is able to provide Certificates of Sponsorship for some roles; however, sponsorship is not available for all vacancies. Applicants requiring sponsorship are advised to check their eligibility under the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points-based immigration system before applying.

Please note that when assessing eligibility for sponsorship, only the basic salary is considered. The High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included in salary calculations for sponsorship purposes. This approach ensures fairness, consistency, and compliance with UKVI requirements across the Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We strongly encourage you to refer to these documents when completing your application, as they provide detailed information about the responsibilities of the post, the essential criteria, and the skills and experience required.

As an inclusive and supportive team, we welcome applications from professionals with a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds. This includes Registered Mental Health Nurses, Counselling Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, Art Psychotherapists, Drama Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other suitably qualified professionals who meet the person specification and hold current registration with the appropriate professional body.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and encourage applications from individuals who can contribute a range of skills, experiences, and perspectives to support children, young people, and their families within the SET CAMHS Eating Disorder Service.

Name: Mebrak Ghebrehiwet

Job title: Team manager

Contact Number: 07745206682

Email: mebrak.ghebrehiwet2@nhs.net