Oxford Health NHS Trust

Nurse Lead - Eating Disorders

The closing date is 11 February 2026

Job summary

Are you a registered nurse seeking a new opportunity?

Our Oxfordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Eating Disorder Service has recently expanded and been given additional funding in order to transform and enhance its offer. Recent developments include introducing occupational therapy and a carers lead role onto our disciplinary team (MDT).

We're looking for a part time Nurse Lead to join our strong and supportive MDT. A perfect opportunity for you if you're looking to grow into leadership.

Your overall aim is to provide specialist nursing expertise within the CYP Eating Disorder Service and to have a lead role in supporting young people with complex presentation/those with comorbidities, also working between the service and acute paediatric services to meet the needs of our patients.

We're an inclusive and supportive team - you'll be working within a full MDT from a wide variation of professional backgrounds including psychology, psychiatry family therapy, paediatrics, dietetics, occupational therapy and support workers. We're well supported by an excellent administration team and a visible clinical and operational leadership team too.

We'll need you to be ambitious, have a positive attitude and outstanding clinical skills. Some experience of working within the field of eating disorders would be required.

We would be delighted to speak with you in advance for arrange a visit to our site in Oxfordshire.

Main duties of the job

Many of our young people are physically compromised and/or highly distressed often requiring input from other services at the same time. The clinical work is incredibly varied but is always formulation driven and evidence-based. We work very closely with families and caregivers and also offer a range of individual therapies and group work. We also work closely with our connected Adult Eating Disorder service, which is co-located in our offices.

The main component of the role will be to:

Provide high quality specialist therapeutic treatments and physical health monitoring to patients and their carers/families using a range of modalities and to support other staff in providing these interventions (either through joint working or through supervision and consultation).
Take a lead role in supporting the care of young people with complex presentations and comorbidities.
Be part of the leadership team ensuring best practice and forward thinking.
Liaise with other CAMHS teams and other NHS or statutory services and will regularly offer consultation to other teams.

This role will require you to travel between community locations. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Please note the responsibilities are subject to change, as this role is yet to go through job evaluation

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum | pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-OC7636355

Job locations

Raglan House

23 Between Towns Rd

Oxfordshire

OX43LX

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications/ professional registration and training

Essential

Registered Nurse, with current registration
Educated to degree level or able to evidence substantial clinical experience working with Eating Disorders to a highly specialist level
Evidence of post graduate studies or educational development in the specialist field
Completion of evidence-based interventions for eating disorders across the age range.

Desirable

Master's degree directly related to specialism or be willing to work towards.
Formal teaching qualification
Leadership training/qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Evidence of supporting children and adolescents with eating disorders.
Evidence of assessing the physical risk associated with malnutrition. Extensive knowledge of MEED guidelines.
To be able to function at a senior level as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, health and social care.
Experience of liaising and working with acute services

Desirable

Evidence of involvement in strategic level decision-making.

Further Training or Job related aptitude and skills

Essential

Evidence of continuing professional development
Evidence of involvement in innovative practice or service developments

Desirable

Planning/management at undergraduate and post-graduate levels
Non-medical prescribing qualification, willingness to work towards

Person Specification

Qualifications/ professional registration and training

Essential

Registered Nurse, with current registration
Educated to degree level or able to evidence substantial clinical experience working with Eating Disorders to a highly specialist level
Evidence of post graduate studies or educational development in the specialist field
Completion of evidence-based interventions for eating disorders across the age range.

Desirable

Master's degree directly related to specialism or be willing to work towards.
Formal teaching qualification
Leadership training/qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Evidence of supporting children and adolescents with eating disorders.
Evidence of assessing the physical risk associated with malnutrition. Extensive knowledge of MEED guidelines.
To be able to function at a senior level as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, health and social care.
Experience of liaising and working with acute services

Desirable

Evidence of involvement in strategic level decision-making.

Further Training or Job related aptitude and skills

Essential

Evidence of continuing professional development
Evidence of involvement in innovative practice or service developments

Desirable

Planning/management at undergraduate and post-graduate levels
Non-medical prescribing qualification, willingness to work towards

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.

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

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Raglan House

23 Between Towns Rd

Oxfordshire

OX43LX

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Raglan House

23 Between Towns Rd

Oxfordshire

OX43LX

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)