Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic health professional with an interest in working with children and young people with eating disorders and their families in North Cumbria.
The successful candidate will join the dedicated Community children's Eating Disorder Service (CEDS) which includes psychiatry, nursing, social work, dietetics, psychologists. The team is part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and the wider CYPS service within North Cumbria. We work closely with GP's, acute wards, in-pt services, other regional services, and providers. The Eating disorder team prides itself on delivering high-quality NICE-compliant therapeutic care to young people and families.
Main duties of the job
This role offers the chance to be part of a specialist children's eating disorder team who pride themselves on offering highly skilled assessment and treatment to children and young people within the community.
Risk assessment
Specialist mental health /eating disorder assessments
Care co ordination
Specialist treatment & intervention.
You will be responsible for your own caseload of young people and would work with families and other professionals involved in the young person's care.
Assessing, formulating, planning and delivering care & treatment, within NICE guidance.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 20th October 2026
Closing date : 3rd November 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Mentor Training.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Essential
Essential
- Experience of working with children or young people
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Carlisle/Workington
Cumwhinton Drive
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
