Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Eating Disorder Practitioner

The closing date is 03 November 2025

Job summary

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

We pride ourselves as being a team that is upbeat, dynamic and compassionate.

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 in place for preparation for service users returning 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.
To contribute to discussion on care planning and risk assessment as part of the multi disciplinary team.
To build understanding of physical health associated with eating disorders, liaise and consult as appropriate within the wider multi disciplinary team.
Build sound relationships with neighbouring services and professionals.

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

A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC

Excellent NHS Pension

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

Date posted

23 October 2025

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

354-AC-21215

Job locations

Brighton General Hospital

Brighton

BN2 3EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description and job specification.

Main duties and expectations;

You will provide specialist assessment and intervention to adults with eating disorders.

You will need to effectively communicate and document your formulations, care planning and risk assessments to ensure professional and quality care.

You will be part of a team player, contributing to a multi disciplinary team at all stages of care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description and job specification.

Main duties and expectations;

You will provide specialist assessment and intervention to adults with eating disorders.

You will need to effectively communicate and document your formulations, care planning and risk assessments to ensure professional and quality care.

You will be part of a team player, contributing to a multi disciplinary team at all stages of care.

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).