CAMHS ED Service - Specialist Practitioner/Family Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Specialist Practitioner/Family Therapist within the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will provide specialist assessment, formulation, and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with eating disorders, managing a complex caseload and undertaking risk assessment and care planning. They will also provide clinical supervision and mentoring to colleagues, contribute to service improvement, and work collaboratively with families and other professionals.
Essential criteria
- Qualification in Social Work, nursing, occupational therapy or alternative core qualification.
- Registration with relevant professional body
- Qualification in specialist therapy relevant for an Eating Disorder Service OR in delivering [contact details removed] which makes the candidate eligible for appropriate accreditation.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant specialist CPD qualification.
- Clinical supervision experience
- Experience of working with children and young people presenting with an ED, and their families/carers.
- Experience of supervising staff.
- Knowledge of other specialist therapeutic interventions with the client group.
- Specialist psychological assessment and formulation skills.
- Experience of designing and implementing research projects.
- Experience of the application of systemic and psychological therapies in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of working within service development projects.
- Additional Criteria
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
- Qualification in Social Work, nursing, occupational therapy or alternative core qualification.
- Registration with relevant professional body
- Qualification in specialist therapy relevant for an Eating Disorder Service OR in delivering [contact details removed] which makes the candidate eligible for appropriate accreditation.
- Relevant specialist CPD qualification.
- Clinical supervision experience
- Experience of working with children and young people presenting with an ED, and their families/carers.
- Experience of supervising staff.
- Knowledge of other specialist therapeutic interventions with the client group.
- Specialist psychological assessment and formulation skills.
- Experience of designing and implementing research projects.
- Experience of the application of systemic and psychological therapies in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of working within service development projects.
- Additional Criteria
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £46,148 – £52,809 — matches the national scale.
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Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people affected by eating disorders? We have an exciting opportunity to join our specialist countywide CAMHS Eating Disorder Service as clinician at a time of significant service growth and innovation.
Our team provides specialist assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment for children and young people presenting with a range of eating disorders, including those requiring support on paediatric wards or experiencing acute physical health challenges.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced eating disorder practitioner to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities. You will support the development of less experienced colleagues through supervision, consultation and professional guidance, while contributing to high standards of clinical governance, service quality and patient care.
As the service continues to expand, including the development of specialist pathways such as ARFID and our intensive treatment offer, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, implement innovative ways of working and help shape the future of eating disorder provision across Somerset. Working alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring children, young people and their families receive compassionate, effective and r
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