Senior Mental Health Practitioner - CAMHS Eating Disorder Services

Senior Mental Health Practitioner – CAMHS Eating Disorder Services

Closing date: 06 July 2026

• Lead the assessment and management of children and young people with eating disorders and associated mental health conditions.
• Deliver individual, family and group therapeutic interventions using evidence‑based techniques such as CBT, family therapy, and counselling.
• Provide clinical risk assessment, develop safety plans, and manage an independent caseload within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and case formulation sessions.
• Administer regular clinical supervision and support line management supervision where appropriate.
• Support the development of protocols, policies and specialist practice areas for the service.
• Engage in teaching, training and supervision of junior staff and trainees.
• Attend and present at staff development forums, audits and quality improvement projects.
• Work flexibly across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, travelling as required within both counties.

• Post‑registered clinical qualification or equivalent at postgraduate diploma level or higher.
• Current registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., NMC, HCPC, RSCN, RSW).
• Specialty training or demonstrable competence in eating disorders and/or CBT, family therapy, or related psychotherapy approaches.
• Evidence of current statutory competency and commitment to maintaining professional registration.

• Extensive post‑registration experience in mental health care, including assessment, risk management and therapeutic intervention.
• Experience delivering 1:1 therapy, family therapy and group work in community or inpatient settings.
• Experience providing teaching, supervision and consultation within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop specialist areas and produce protocols or guidelines.

• Strong communication skills – oral, written and the ability to convey complex, personal information sensitively.
• Expertise in establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with young people and families.
• Effective team working, including challenging poor practice and supporting colleagues.
• Proficient use of IT, electronic patient record systems and information‑search tools.
• Time‑management, prioritisation and capacity to work autonomously under pressure.
• Commitment to promoting patients’ rights, independence and choice, including informed consent practices.

• Working knowledge of the Health Service framework and relevant statutory regulations.
• In‑depth knowledge of eating disorders, related mental health conditions and appropriate interventions.
• Familiarity with the Mental Health Act, safeguarding and risk‑assessment processes.
• Awareness of professional guidelines and ethical standards for clinical practice.
• Understanding of diverse communication styles and cultural competence when working with children and families.

• Ability to meet daily travel requirements across Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Awareness of personal strengths and limitations.

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with long service.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• Comprehensive maternity, paternity and adoption support.
• Access to a wide range of staff support networks and wellbeing programmes.
• NHS discounts and corporate benefits.

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.