Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Eating Disorders Practitioner

The closing date is 08 April 2026

Job summary

Would you like to be part of a service which is innovative, forward-thinking and committed to enabling people who are experiencing eating disorders to recover and discover their potential?

We are seeking to appoint a band 6 Specialist Eating Disorder Practitioner, with caring, compassionate nature, who are innovative, creative, flexible and highly motivated. Primarily you will undertake specialist assessments and therapeutic work and monitor physical health care for people presenting with eating disorders across East Lancashire.

Main duties of the job

You should be an excellent communicator and team player, with the successful applicant joining a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of professionals working across Lancashire, based in Nelson and working across East Lancashire.

This is an exciting time and a chance to work in this specialist all age service - if this sounds like something you wish to be involved in, please contact those highlighted below who will happily discuss this further.

Regular clinical supervision, support and specialist training will be provided.

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CEN2487-LW

Job locations

Pendle House

Nelson

BB9 9TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First level qualification, RMN or equivalent such as Qualified Social Worker or occupational therapy
Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post.

Knowledge

Essential

An ability to think systemically and holistically.
Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers.
Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of this client group.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post-qualification experience within a related area.
Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously
Working within a team and /or multi-agency arenas.

Skills

Essential

An ability to be flexible and innovative to adapt to the changing needs of the developing service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First level qualification, RMN or equivalent such as Qualified Social Worker or occupational therapy
Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post.

Knowledge

Essential

An ability to think systemically and holistically.
Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers.
Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of this client group.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post-qualification experience within a related area.
Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously
Working within a team and /or multi-agency arenas.

Skills

Essential

An ability to be flexible and innovative to adapt to the changing needs of the developing service.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pendle House

Nelson

BB9 9TG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pendle House

Nelson

BB9 9TG

Employer's website

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