Young Persons Eating Disorders Specialist Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sheffield, S1 4RH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

Clinical responsibilities The post holder will provide a specialist clinical nursing service to children and young people with eating disorders within Sheffield Eating Disorders Service. They will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, taking professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of an agreed caseload. The post holder will participate in the daily triage of referrals with other members of the service, contributing to decisions about suitability for assessment, the most appropriate clinical pathway and onward referral where required. They will undertake specialist initial assessments through appropriate methods, including face-to-face, telephone and online contacts. Assessments will consider the young person's eating disorder presentation, mental and physical health, level of risk, psychosocial circumstances, family context and wider support needs. The post holder will communicate assessment outcomes to the multidisciplinary team and contribute to collaborative formulations and the development of appropriate treatment packages. The post holder will deliver evidence-based interventions for eating disorders, primarily Family Based Treatment (FBT/FT-AN), in accordance with their training, clinical supervision and the agreed treatment model. Interventions will include psychoeducation, engagement and motivation, risk management, weight monitoring and supporting young people and their families to work towards agreed treatment goals. The post holder will work in partnership with young people, parents, relatives and carers, recognising the importance of collaborative working and engagement in treatment. They will adapt their communication and approach to meet individual needs and will work sensitively with young people who may be ambivalent or resistant to change. The post holder will monitor the mental and physical health of young people throughout treatment and respond appropriately to changes in presentation or risk. They will liaise with GPs, primary care and other professionals when additional assessment, investigation or intervention is required. They will ensure that every young person has a clearly defined and agreed collaborative care plan that reflects their individual needs and the intervention being provided. Treatment progress will be reviewed regularly using clinical information, service outcome measures and, where appropriate, patient-reported outcome measures. The post holder will provide appropriate follow-up and relapse prevention support and will identify and respond to changes in risk or clinical presentation. They will manage their caseload effectively, prioritising according to clinical need and risk and using appropriate strategies to minimise unplanned activity. Multidisciplinary and partnership working The post holder will work closely with colleagues within the eating disorders service and across the wider health and social care system. They will attend and actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical meetings, training sessions and other meetings relevant to the care of young people. They will maintain effective communication with referrers, GPs, mental health services, inpatient teams, specialist units, social care, education and other relevant agencies. This will include providing progress reports and sharing appropriate clinical information to support safe and effective care. The post holder will participate in clinical and CPA meetings outside the Eating Disorders Service where required, providing specialist eating disorder advice and facilitating appropriate cross-referrals. They will undertake case management and liaison for young people who require transition between services, helping to ensure continuity of care and effective communication between teams. The role will also involve liaison with acute wards and specialist units when young people require admission, transition into or out of inpatient care, or other specialist interventions. The post holder may provide support to wards where young people are admitted for an acute episode of care. Group and community interventions The post holder will have a role in delivering group work interventions provided by the service, alongside individual clinical work. They may also act as a key worker for young people receiving the Intensive Community Treatment Programme or undertake other eating disorder interventions identified through assessment. The post holder will work flexibly across different clinical settings and will contribute to the delivery of care in a way that supports accessibility and continuity for young people and their families. Risk, safeguarding and professional responsibilities The post holder will use professional and clinical judgement to assess, analyse and manage complex situations involving mental health, physical health, environmental and safeguarding risks. They will identify and respond appropriately to changes in clinical risk and will work within relevant Trust policies, professional standards and clinical guidelines. They will maintain awareness of safeguarding children and adults and act in accordance with local and national safeguarding requirements. The post holder will ensure that the health and safety of service users, families, carers and staff is appropriately safeguarded during all service activity. They will comply with relevant health and safety, risk management, incident reporting, lone worker and infection prevention and control requirements. They will maintain appropriate professional registration and ensure that legal, ethical and professional standards are upheld at all times. Additional requirements This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The post holder must be able to travel across South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster, and work flexibly across a range of settings. The post requires a degree-level nursing qualification and current NMC registration. Experience of working in a mental health setting, managing a caseload and working with people experiencing related difficulties is essential. Previous experience of working with people with eating disorders, knowledge of Family Based Treatment, experience of working with families and experience of facilitating groups are desirable.

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