Eating Disorders Paediatric Liaison
The closing date is 21 September 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Nurse to join the Paediatric Liaison Team within the Hampshire CAMHS Eating Disorder Service. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic registered nurse (Mental Health, Learning Disability or Children's) with post qualifying experience. Previous CAMHS experience is not essential but would be of benefit. Experience of using evidence based systemic interventions, working with families and experience of working with eating disorders is desirable.
The post holder will take a lead in assessment, care planning and facilitating safe discharge for children and young people who are admitted to paediatric wards and referred to the Eating Disorder Service, working collaboratively with the MDT and seeking supervision as appropriate.
The post entails working in a lively, busy Multi-disciplinary Team delivering high quality mental health assessment and predominantly systemic intervention to children and young people with eating disorders and their families.
The team covers a large geographical area and works in partnership with other agencies and professionals within Hampshire.
The post holder will receive supervision, support and training from the team.
The ability to commute within the service's geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport is essential.
Main duties of the job
To undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group with complex health presentations, including those service users presenting with higher levels of risk. To develop alongside the service user their care plan.
To assess and manage on going risks as identified during the assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with the service user and carers. To regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary.
To provide a highly specialised range of clinical interventions relevant to the care group and have knowledge of evidence-based models of practice.
To develop care plans that meet the needs of the individual and their family or carers as appropriate and that are focused on strengths and are outcome based.
To work with carers and family members, offering carers assessments and providing support and information to them as indicated. Signposting to third sector agencies to ensure they receive appropriate advice and support.
To work closely and in partnership with colleagues in other services within the Trust in a collaborative way, ensuring that decisions are made that ensure the best care for service users and that there is a seamless pathway.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Based of full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-CFS-7687
Job locations
Avalon House
Chesil Street
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 0HU
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Avalon House
Chesil Street
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 0HU
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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