Senior Practitioner
The closing date is 14 December 2025
Job summary
The Eating Disorder Service is currently undergoing a period of significant growth and development, creating an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team. Based at the Reginald Centre, our multi-disciplinary team works in close partnership with acute hospitals and third-sector organisations to deliver high-quality care across the Leeds district.
We are seeking to recruit to the following post:
Up to 1 Full-time Band 7 Practitioners (Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Childrens Nurse, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist). Part time applicants will be considered.
The Band 7 post holder will play a key role in providing and leading highly specialist assessment and clinical care within the Eating Disorder Service. This includes holding responsibility for their own caseload while contributing to service-wide delivery. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient-centred programmes of care, always ensuring practice remains within professional competence, regulatory standards, and evidence-based frameworks.
The post holder will also contribute to service innovation by developing new approaches to clinical practice, integrating emerging knowledge and techniques, and collaborating with other services to drive improvements.
Main duties of the job
This role may involve working across multiple service pathways, including both in-reach and outreach provision. While primarily based at the Reginald Centre, regular travel across the Leeds area will be essential to support service functioning. Clinical interventions may take place in family homes as well as acute settings, across both LTHT and LYPFT sites.
Leadership and Development
Strong leadership skills are essential for this role. The post holder will be expected to provide support and supervision to both junior and senior colleagues, while actively contributing to the ongoing development of the service. Engagement in regular training and development opportunities is also a must.
Please note HCPC / NMC / BACP or SWE registration is required for this role.
If you would like further information about the role please contact Katie Rudge Clinical Team Manager or Fiona Trew Principle Psychologist by teams or email at Katie.rudge@nhs.net or Fiona.trew2@nhs.net
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
26 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPD12D91DD
Job locations
The Reginald Centre
Chapletown Road
Leeds
LS7 3EX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
The Reginald Centre
Chapletown Road
Leeds
LS7 3EX
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
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