Job summaryJoin us as the Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED) Liaison Practitioner (Adult), a specialist Band 7 role supporting safe, compassionate and evidence-based care for adults with severe eating disorders across South Yorkshire acute hospitals. You will provide expert clinical leadership, assessment and advice, supporting implementation of Royal College of Psychiatrists MEED guidance while working alongside multidisciplinary teams. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian with extensive eating disorder experience to influence patient safety, develop staff capability, improve pathways and drive quality improvement across organisational boundaries.
Main duties of the jobProvide specialist assessment, care planning and clinical leadership for adults admitted with severe eating disorders; deliver expert advice on medical stabilisation, nutritional rehabilitation, refeeding and risk management; support ward teams through education, supervision and competency development; work collaboratively with acute trusts, mental health services, primary care and partner organisations; contribute to governance, audit, service development and implementation of MEED and NICE guidance; and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
About usWe are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job responsibilitiesThe post holder acts as the specialist clinical lead for adults admitted to acute hospitals with severe eating disorders, providing expert assessment, treatment planning and advice in line with MEED guidance. They will support multidisciplinary teams through clinical leadership, education, supervision and consultation, ensuring safe, evidence-based and person-centred care. Responsibilities include pathway development, governance, quality improvement, audit, staff competency development, collaborative working across South Yorkshire acute and mental health services, risk assessment and management, service development, maintaining accurate clinical records, and contributing to research and implementation of best practice.
Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential- Significant experience of working with eating disorders in-patient setting or similar setting
- Working knowledge of MEED Guidelines
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of key practice development needs in relation to healthcare for people with Mental Health.
- (For dieticians) working knowledge of managing NG feed regimes in line with MEED Guidelines
QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse - RMN/RGN OR Registered Dietician
- Evidence of post-qualification development to Master's level, or similar gained through experience
Desirable- (For Nurses) Recognised post-graduate courses in an area of Mental Health Nursing Practice / Therapy
ExperienceEssential- Extensive specialist post registration experience of working with people with complex and serious health issues secondary to their eating disorder, which may include Mental Illness, Physical Health or Challenging Behaviour.
- Experience of assessing and proactively managing risk
- Experience of supervising and managing other staff.
- Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries
- Experience of effective teaching, facilitation and presentation skills.
Desirable- Experience of supervising staff from a range of different professional groups.
ExperienceEssential- Ability to travel to regional spoke locations (Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham)
Desirable- Car Driver
- Access to a vehicle
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
