SEDS Triage CoordinatorThe closing date is 16 July 2026Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for a band 7 senior nurse practitioner to work as a highly specialist triage coordinator in the Sussex adults eating disorders service (SEDS).
SEDS HQ is in Brighton but the service is Sussex wide receiving referrals from other MH services, MHLTs, A&Es, GPs, diabetic services etc. Post holder must be proficient and experienced in eating disorders diagnosis and behaviours and able to recognise and prioritise risk. They must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal as multi agency liaison is required. Post holder will also engage in duty roster and carry out assessments and reviews as required.
Main duties of the job- Occupy the role of Triage Coordinator for adult referrals into SEDS ensuring high quality screening of all referrals, discussing with referrers, as required, and prioritising according to risk, ensuring they receive an appropriate and clinically sound response.
- Work collaboratively and in partnership with the senior leadership team and wider service. Form strong working relationships with stakeholders including patients and carers, SPFT colleagues, primary care and third sector providers.
- To facilitate a high-quality evidence-based eating disorders service, as the triage and duty lead, within a multidisciplinary context.
- To provide clinical advice and / or, consultancy within triage to professionals to support and expedite eating disorders referrals into the service.
- To be the point of contact providing clinical expertise and decision making on referrals to the team.
- To co-ordinate and chair referral consultation forums as required and discuss priority referrals with referrers. To attend other clinical interface meetings in relation to triage and referral management as required.
- Conduct assessments and reviews when required by the service.
About usAll staff are required to abide by the relevant code of conduct for their profession and the standards of behaviour expected of all staff in the trust disciplinary policy and procedures
All staff are required to support the trust's vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply by adhering to the trust's equality and diversity policy.
DetailsDate posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 354-AC-21301
Job locations: EBCMHC, Brighton, BN2 3EW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see job overview and main responsibilities as listed above. For full scope please see job description and associated person specification.
Person SpecificationExperience and knowledge of eating disorders and referral and risk managementEssential- Qualification and eating disorders specialist experience
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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Employer detailsEmployer name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: EBCMHC, Brighton, BN2 3EW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
For questions about the job, contact:SEDS Service Manager
Lucy Steiner
lucy.steiner@nhs.net
All staff are required to abide by the relevant code of conduct for their profession and the standards of behaviour expected of all staff in the trust disciplinary policy and procedures 
