Band 6 Community Eating Disorder Practitioner - Bristol
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Band 6 Community Eating Disorder Practitioner - Bristol
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (also known as [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal])
Location: Fishponds, Bristol | Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata | Contract: Permanent, Part-time (22.5 hours/week) | Closing: 12/05/2026
Job Overview
Are you interested in working with individuals that experience mental health difficulties in addition to eating disorders or disordered eating habits? Our team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] brings a selection of skills and knowledge to empower service users. We are a supportive, multi-disciplinary team. Our service has recently expanded and is looking for enthusiastic practitioners.
Main Duties
- Act as an autonomous practitioner with caseload responsibility using Your Team, Your Conversation, Your Plan approach.
- Carry out specialist assessments of referrals from Primary Care Liaison Service, Psychiatric Liaison Teams, Perinatal Services, and Secondary Mental Health Teams.
- Provide specialist education and supervision to clinical staff.
- Develop packages of care including CBT, MANTRA, SSCM, and general care coordination.
- Demonstrate good knowledge of medical implications of eating disorders.
Working for Our Organisation
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing mental health care across B&NES, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, and parts of Dorset.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN); Social Work qualification (CSS, CQSW or DipSW); Occupational Therapy
- Post-registration experience in front-line services with assessments and therapeutic interventions
- Experience of complex assessments, risk management and care planning
Desirable Criteria
- Experience supporting individuals with an Eating Disorder (2 years)
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health issues
- Experience managing risks with complex patients
Additional Information
Newly qualified social workers will be appointed at Band 5 with automatic progression to Band 6 after successful ASYE completion. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a Disability Confident Employer and actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.
Apply online via TRAC: . For further details contact Sam Blacker at [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].