Clinical Nurse Specialist in Eating Disorders- Pathway Lead

Overview

We are looking for a clinical nurse specialist to support the continued development and implementation of our Intensive Community Support Pathway for CYP with an eating disorder within the NELFT London CYP Eating Disorder Service to support prevention of SEDU admissions.The post holder and Pathway Lead will work alongside and manage a small team and dedicated MDT to support CYP and their care givers to remain at home and avoid SEDU admission. The pathway lead will help support the delivery of care for young people with Eating Disorders to prevent Tier 4 admissions whilst offering psychological support and share clinical oversight across the service. The post holder will be responsible for assessment, treatment and outcome measurement and provide clinical supervision to staff as well as supporting clinical development within the Intensive community treatment Pathway.The post holder will hold full NMC registration.This post will suit clinical nurse specialist with extensive experience in eating disorders and working with CYP who present with complexity and significant levels of distress, working with the wider systems including education, social care and family/carers.As a senior clinician and pathway lead within the service, you will bring advanced knowledge of specialist therapeutic and nursing assessment, formulation and intervention skills and specific knowledge and expertise of supporting young people with Eating Disorders.Main duties of the job

To support the Clinical Lead to manage and develop the Intensive community Support Pathway and support the development of this new service.You would also have a keen interest in developing innovative strategies to support young people and their families and support the ongoing development of the service to support young people to stay at home during their recovery.To offer senior care reviews and reformulation of casesTo work alongside external agencies to support the ongoing care provisions of young peopleAbout us

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.High-Cost Area SupplementThis post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941) (pro rata for part time staff).Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.Details Date posted: 10 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 8aSalary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year, Plus HCAS (Pro Rata)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingReference number: 395-WF064-25Job locations: Orchards Health Centre, Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7RSJob description and responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage.Use of AI: Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Person Specification

Qualification

EssentialSuccessful completion of a post-graduate training in psychological practice (e.g. psychologist, or family therapist)Registration

EssentialTo be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, ACP, AFT, NMC)Experience

EssentialExtensive experience of working with difficult, disturbed or challenging children/young people requiring skilled and complex interventionsExperience

EssentialExtensive experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people in crisis with complex mental health problemsKnowledge

EssentialKnowledge of research methodology and outcome research design and ability to critically interpret research findings.Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS is required.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.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration and information can be found on NHS Careers website.Employer details: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust, Orchards Health Centre, Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 ..... full job details .....