Senior Eating Disorder Practitioner and FREED Coordinator

1 week ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary

The Essex Community Adult Eating Disorders Service is developing the FREED pathway, a new treatment approach for individuals experiencing eating disorders. As a Senior Eating Disorder Practitioner and FREED Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth implementation of this pathway.

Main Responsibilities

  • Manage all referrals accessing the service via the FREED pathway, including initial triage and subsequent allocation.
  • Lead a regular FREED Huddle in the North Essex locality, bringing together clinicians involved in the FREED service delivery.
  • Assess patients referred to the service and co-produce appropriate treatment plans.
  • Use evidence-based treatments such as MANTRA, CBT-E, and SSCM.
  • Manage and oversee care of service users with highly complex needs.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the development of a high-quality service that is underpinned by evidence-based practice and care pathways. As a Senior Eating Disorder Practitioner and FREED Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team and make a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing eating disorders.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

  • Qualification in a core mental health profession (mental health nursing, occupational therapy, clinical/counselling psychology, systemic psychotherapy).
  • Professional registration (with NMC, HCPC, UKCP).

Desirable Qualifications

  • Trained in the use of MANTRA, CBT-E, SSCM, or other therapy approach.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Detailed knowledge of risks specific to people with eating disorders.
  • Detailed knowledge of eating disorders, including psychological and behavioural factors.
  • Knowledge of specialist assessment, intervention, and treatment of eating disorders.


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