Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified nurse with experience of working with eating disorder patients and their families to work as part of the Forward Thinking Birmingham community Specialist Eating Disorders Service (SEDS). SEDS provide specialist assessment, intervention and evidence-based treatment for patients 0-25 with eating disorders in the community, alongside supporting their families/carers. The team also supports patients intensively in the community and in their own homes, to reduce inpatient admissions and facilitate safe early discharge. The post holder will be required to have a high level of communication skills, both written and verbal, be compassionate, respectful and value individual patient needs. They will have the ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner (this may be clinic based or in the home), be resilient and emotionally intelligent and engage positively with children, young adults and families. An excellent working knowledge of child protection and adult safeguarding issues for the age range 0-25 is essential. SEDS are an established and ambitious team who are keen to drive forward service improvements through research in our specialist area. This includes working in collaboration with SLaM to become part of a group of spoke sites within the FREED network service, research and innovation scheme. Main duties of the job The Senior mental health practitioner role will work within the Specialist Eating Disorder Service (SEDS) MDT, providing community eating disorder assessment and treatment. SEDS have developed an ARFID pathway within the service and this role will contribute to consultation, assessment and treatment within the ARFID pathway, alongside eating disorder care and treatment. Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments of physical and psychosocial needs of patients with eating disorders and other MH comorbidities, as part of the SEDS assessment clinics. Provide evidence based treatment for patients with eating disorders in the community. Responsible for a defined caseload of community patients with eating disorders and MH needs/risks. Contribute to the ED Duty rota, providing telephone triage and risk screening for potential ED referrals received through FTB Referral Management Centre (RMC). Provide intensive ED treatment in the home, community and medical wards. Work with children, young people and their families, providing psychoeducation, motivational enhancement and coaching to support engagement in treatment in the community. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 284-25-7031642-MHSFM Job locations Forward Thinking Birmingham Eating Disorders Finch Road Care Centre, Lozells Birmingham B19 1HS Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification in Nursing e.g RMN, RSCN, RNLD Relevant Post qualifying qualification e.g. or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training Desirable Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. Eating disorders, CBTE, counselling, Family Therapy, IYAPT, substance misuse Nurse Prescriber Skills and abilities Essential High level of communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan activities for young people/parents/carers Ability to engage positively with children young adults and their families Ability to confidently identify risk and take appropriate action Ability to give and receive sensitive or contentious information and to act empathetically, tactfully and confidentially. Desirable Knowledge and awareness of local communities and services within Birmingham Excellent IT skills Knowledge Essential A good knowledge of own professional guidelines Good knowledge and understanding of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Hold a specialist interest in eating disorder treatment and models, and can evidence this Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act Other Requirements Essential Able to work independently Able to work as a part of a team Awareness of personal strengths and limitations Able to work flexible hours across the week (7 days) to meet the needs of the service Able to travel across the city to meet the commitments of the post, and has access to a car and business insurance daily for work purposes. Desirable Car owner Experience Essential Substantial post registration nursing experience in mental health care Experience of working with young people or young adults with eating disorders in a community or acute setting Experience of physical health monitoring, and physical health complexities associated with eating disorders Use of therapeutic interventions with children and young adults i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work Desirable Supervising less experienced members of staff Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification in Nursing e.g RMN, RSCN, RNLD Relevant Post qualifying qualification e.g. or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training Desirable Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. Eating disorders, CBTE, counselling, Family Therapy, IYAPT, substance misuse Nurse Prescriber Skills and abilities Essential High level of communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan activities for young people/parents/carers Ability to engage positively with children young adults and their families Ability to confidently identify risk and take appropriate action Ability to give and receive sensitive or contentious information and to act empathetically, tactfully and confidentially. Desirable Knowledge and awareness of local communities and services within Birmingham Excellent IT skills Knowledge Essential A good knowledge of own professional guidelines Good knowledge and understanding of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Hold a specialist interest in eating disorder treatment and models, and can evidence this Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act Other Requirements Essential Able to work independently Able to work as a part of a team Awareness of personal strengths and limitations Able to work flexible hours across the week (7 days) to meet the needs of the service Able to travel across the city to meet the commitments of the post, and has access to a car and business insurance daily for work purposes. Desirable Car owner Experience Essential Substantial post registration nursing experience in mental health care Experience of working with young people or young adults with eating disorders in a community or acute setting Experience of physical health monitoring, and physical health complexities associated with eating disorders Use of therapeutic interventions with children and young adults i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work Desirable Supervising less experienced members of staff Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Forward Thinking Birmingham Eating Disorders Finch Road Care Centre, Lozells Birmingham B19 1HS Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)