Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

SEDS Eating Disorders Practitioner

The closing date is 03 November 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting challenge that is hugely rewarding?

We're looking for like-minded people to join us and help provide top quality care to those who need it.

An opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Eating Disorder Practitioner Nurse to join the SEDS Service. We are a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering NICE recommended treatments and aiming to provide the best possible care to adults living with eating disorders.

Previous experience of working in an eating disorder service is desirable but not necessary, as we offer considerable in-house and external training opportunities. The post will be supervised by a senior member of the team. There will be extensive opportunities for being involved in research/service development and nurturing special interests.

Covering the whole of Sussex, SEDS provides specialist eating disorder services across a large geographical area. With the introduction of remote working, there is scope, where possible, to tailor your working pattern/location to the needs of both the service and you. Currently we are keen to recruit from across Sussex.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities of the role:

  • The post holder will provide specialist eating disorder assessment and interventions including delivering evidenced based treatment to adults with eating disorders in an outpatient setting.
  • To be responsible for own clinical caseload and work autonomously
  • To monitor and report on progress of out-of-area placements and ensure robust follow-up care is place for preparation for service users return to local services.
  • To provide specialist advice and consultation to internal and external colleagues
  • You will provide NICE recommended therapy for eating disorders
  • To monitor and promote the health of patients with eating disorders.
  • To provide supervision to junior members of the team.

About us

We are committed to supporting staff well-being. We have close links with the local universities and support the training schemes, providing high quality student placements.

The trust is committed to strong integrated, collaborative leadership between managers and clinicians.

Your benefits:

Access to full psychological support, via our internal wellbeing team

Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development

Access to a host of discount schemes

Excellent NHS Pension

Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-AC-21216

Job locations

EBCMHC

Brighton

BN2 3EW


Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

Successful applications will be required to have:

A degree/ diploma in Nursing

Current registration relevant to professional body

Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties.

Ability to travel across sites (use of car desirable).

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member. We would welcome informal visits or a phone conversation about the service/post.

Please contact Jo Shephard SEDS Nurse Consultant on 0300 304 0090.

Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

Successful applications will be required to have:

A degree/ diploma in Nursing

Current registration relevant to professional body

Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties.

Ability to travel across sites (use of car desirable).

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member. We would welcome informal visits or a phone conversation about the service/post.

Please contact Jo Shephard SEDS Nurse Consultant on 0300 304 0090.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Core Mental Health Qualification in Nursing
  • Up to date Registration
  • Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Post Registration Study to master level in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Core Mental Health Qualification in Nursing
  • Up to date Registration
  • Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Post Registration Study to master level in a relevant field or equivalent experience

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

EBCMHC

Brighton

BN2 3EW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

EBCMHC

Brighton

BN2 3EW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SEDS Nurse Consultant

Jo Shephard

joanne.shephard4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-AC-21216

Job locations

EBCMHC

Brighton

BN2 3EW


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