Job responsibilities Our team was established as a lifespan Eating Disorder Service in 2013, offering specialist assessment and treatment to people aged eight and above with disordered eating. Comprising a full multidisciplinary team of therapists, specialist nurses, dietitians, psychiatrists, assistant psychologists and admin staff, we provide NICE compliant treatments to adults and young people with primary eating disorders, as well as specialist support to families and carers. We offer structured Intensive Community Treatment pathways for both adults and young people at risk of needing admission to Specialist Eating Disorder Units and access specialist inpatient and day patient care through our membership of local Provider Collaboratives, in which we play an active part. We are committed to developing and disseminating expertise in our field, collaborating with colleagues from within and beyond NELFT in carrying out research and offering placements to students from all our constituent disciplines. Leadership 1. In collaboration with NELFT EDS service Lead and senior clinical and medical colleagues ,provide leadership, and promote initiative, creativity and motivation to ensure staffs personal development and training needs are addressed. 2. Coordinate the implementation of service developments and changes ensuring that all operational implications are considered and disruption to services is minimised. 3. To participate/lead in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the Trust. 4. To actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally. 5. To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict. Clinical Skills 1. The post-holder will be a post-graduate qualified psychological practitioner (e.g. clinical/counselling psychologist, family therapist, child and adolescent psychotherapist) or graduate qualified health care professional (e.g. nurse, social worker, occupational therapist), fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (e.g. HCPC, NMC). 2. To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients, via NICE compliant pathways for eating disorders. 3. To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of clients with a variety of conditions. 4. To provide clients and families with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life. 5. To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence based practice, literature and peer review.