About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Specialist Eating Disorder ED) Service for an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team to help deliver a high-quality effective service to individuals with Eating Disorders. You will be joining a very experienced, multi-disciplinary team of nurses, psychotherapists, psychologists, dietitians and medical staff.
You will be part of the Adult ED Team and will work closely with colleagues in Primary and Secondary Mental Health Services, as well as GP surgeries and medical services to ensure that individuals experience a seamless and co-ordinated approach to their care across the HDUHB geographical area.
A qualification in a core profession (such as mental health nursing, psychology practitioner, social work, occupational therapist or dietitian) is essential. Previous experience training in ED interventions would be beneficial, but is not essential as training will be provided.
There is opportunity to specialise in your practice, enhance your skills and develop professionally. Interested individuals will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be enthusiastic. Also, motivated and committed to driving forwards the continued development of the Specialist ED Service.
Interviews to be held on 17/8/2026
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Eating Disorder Practitioners will work autonomously and as part of a team in the delivery of specialist Eating Disorder Services for patients and their carers across HDUHB.
The post holder will manage a varied and complex caseload of adults with eating disorders, providing highly skilled interventions and quality care to individuals referred to the Eating Disorders Service. The post holders will fulfil care co-ordination (CTP) duties under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure (2010), for patients within the Community Mental Health Team with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder and receiving active treatment from the ED Service.
You will work collaboratively with patients and carers to plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans.
The post holder will provide specialist clinical assessment, formulation, interventions and treatment approaches consistent with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) and other National guidance.
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and risk management for relevant individual patients and develop appropriate strategies to minimise risk. To offer joint assessments, advice and consultation to colleagues in Primary and Secondary care, GPs, medical services, carers and others.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Registered Mental Health Qualification (Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist) Up to date Registration Post Basic Courses/ relevant Study Days to postgraduate diploma level
Desirable
Evidence of CPD Post Registration Study to master level in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Language Skills Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Experience Essential
Significant post qualification clinical experience relevant to the post Experience of working with people with serious mental health problems Experience of working with people with eating disorders CTP experience Understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
Supervision of junior staff or students Managing a small group of staff Experience of training staff Experience of working independently and setting own priorities
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 Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Ty Myddfai
Glien Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)