JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for an someone who is experienced in working in community eating disorder services who would like to come and be the Senior Eating Disorder Practitioner in the Stockport Eating Disorder Service.
CWP is a leading provider of Eating Disorder services in the North West, delivering Community services from 7 locations as well as providing the only NHS Inpatients Eating Disorder beds in the North West. The Senior Practitioner will work within the Stockport branch of the service, but will also be part of a wider network within the service, granting access to support and opportunities from Managers and other Multidisciplinary Team Members.
This is an exciting time to work in the field of Eating Disorders, with CWP acting as Lead provider in the “Empowered” NW Adult Eating Disorder Provider Collaborative. The team is a driving force behind innovation and improvements in service provision for this vulnerable patient group.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

This role will be focused on supporting patients of Stockport Community Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will be expected to work autonomously within a multi disciplinary framework, providing training and staff development, specialist assessment, clinical support and time limited intervention to service users. The post holder will act as a source of expertise and point of contact within the team and demonstrate highly specialised communication skills and problem-solving abilities when prioritising risk.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
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The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!