Mental Health Practitioner - Eating Disorders Service

Job summary
Mental Health Practitioners - Eating Disorder Team
Band 6
Fixed term Maternity Cover to September 2027
This post holder will work across two sites: Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Blossom House, Alder Park, Waterloo
Interviews planned for the afternoon of Friday 28th August

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with an interest and experience in working with young people with an eating disorder and/or ARFID. The successful applicant will provide a substantial contribution to the clinical work of the team and will hold full case management responsibility for their workload. Regular clinical supervision will be provided.

The main base for this post will be at Alder Hey, but appointments from community bases across Liverpool and Sefton will be required. Experience working with children and young people with an eating disorder will be beneficial. In addition to undertaking assessments and providing intervention and support to children, young people and their families, the post holder will also undertake physical monitoring under the guidance of our Consultant Paediatricians.

The post holders must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of
Compassion - We see you and act.
Courage - We speak up and step forward.
Commitment - We keep our promises.
Community - We lift each other up.

If you are enthusiastic and confident with a friendly and outgoing manner, and a focus on providing the best possible service to patients we would like to hear from you.

About us
About the team: The Eating Disorder Team (EDYs) provide support and treatment for children and young people in Liverpool and Sefton with an eating disorder and/or ARFIDS, as well as their parents/carers and professionals involved in their care.

This is a multidisciplinary team including Consultant Psychiatrist and Consultant Paediatricians, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, CBT and SFP trained staff, Nursing, Support Worker, Assistant Practitioner and Assistant Psychology. The team is based on site at Alder Hey, but offer appointments throughout the community footprint.

Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
411-NEI-26-8197006
Job locations
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, please take a look at the job description and person specification attachments.

Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, please take a look at the job description and person specification attachments.

Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential

• Qualified in core profession such as Children's or Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registrationOR Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes
• Training in child & family mental health related field
• Two years' experience of post graduate work in core profession / following qualification

Desirable

• Experience of working in child and adolescent mental health services.
• Experience of working within an eating disorder service

experience of
Essential

• Experienced in and able to demonstrate proficiency in case management responsibility
• application of therapeutic and analytical skills
• Experience working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting

Knowledge & skills
Essential

• An understanding of principles underlying psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive and behavioural therapies.
• Working knowledge of child development
• Organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately
• Must demonstrate utilisation of professional development planning in own career progression
• Must demonstrate a high level of communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required of the post.

Desirable

• Knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology

Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential

• Qualified in core profession such as Children's or Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registrationOR Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes
• Training in child & family mental health related field
• Two years' experience of post graduate work in core profession / following qualification

Desirable

• Experience of working in child and adolescent mental health services.
• Experience of working within an eating disorder service

experience of
Essential

• Experienced in and able to demonstrate proficiency in case management responsibility
• application of therapeutic and analytical skills
• Experience working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting

Knowledge & skills
Essential

• An understanding of principles underlying psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive and behavioural therapies.
• Working knowledge of child development
• Organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately
• Must demonstrate utilisation of professional development planning in own career progression
• Must demonstrate a high level of communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required of the post.

Desirable

• Knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Service Manager
Megan Richards
View email address on meeveem.com

Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
411-NEI-26-8197006
Job locations
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.