CAMHS Practitioner – Eating Disorders Transitions Worker

This transitions worker post sits within the Community Eating Disorders Service at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, supporting young people and families moving from CAMHS to adult eating disorder services. The work centres on specialist assessment, risk and care planning, therapy for young people and families, and advocacy through the transition. The post is distinct for its advanced-level practice, autonomous caseload management and supervision of colleagues.

A degree-level mental health qualification and experience with children and families are needed.

• Lead and coordinate the transition of young people with eating disorders from CAMHS to adult eating disorder services
• Carry out specialist mental health, risk and eating disorder assessments and produce care and transition plans
• Deliver evidence-based individual, family and group therapy for young people and families
• Advise, guide and support young people, families and professionals through the transition process
• Work jointly with CAMHS, adult services and partner agencies on communication and coordinated care
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings, transition and inpatient reviews, and safeguarding processes
• Provide clinical supervision, training and support to colleagues, students and other professionals
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and research
• Promote innovative, evidence-based practice across eating disorder services in Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire
• Manage a complex caseload autonomously within clinical governance, safeguarding and risk management standards

• Professional mental health qualification at degree level or above

• Post-qualification experience with mental health clients, especially children and families
• Experience or interest in eating disorders
• Managing a complex caseload autonomously at advanced practice level
• Multidisciplinary working and organising MDT meetings
• Patient-centred assessment, care planning and therapeutic intervention with children, young people, parents and families

• High level of skill and knowledge in eating disorders, with CAMHS knowledge in line with national drivers
• Risk assessment and safety planning with young people, families and agencies, including in community settings
• Sound decision-making and problem solving on ongoing care from clinical and risk factors
• Effective communication with all disciplines and agencies
• Assessing competency and consent in young people, with a good understanding of the Mental Health Act and confidentiality
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding policy, including Children Act sections 85 and 86, with reporting and case conferences

• Teaching, training, preceptorship, interviewing and appraisal skills
• Ability to motivate and develop a team of staff
• Clinical audit, research and clinical governance principles
• Awareness of own competency and when to seek help

• Specialist qualification in CBT, systemic family practice or other therapeutic intervention
• Qualification or formal training in clinical supervision
• Experience leading and embedding new ways of working in complex settings
• Planning and delivering presentations and training to groups
• Comprehensive family work in a child and family setting
• Ability to lead and work independently
• Organising and supporting professionals from different backgrounds

• Monthly learning half day for colleagues
• Staff benefits set out on the trust website