Assistant Practitioner
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Exeter, EX2 5AFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Assistant Practitioner to join the new Eating Disorder Outreach Team on a fixed term basis until 31/03/2027. ...
- You will be working as part of a small team of MDT professionals providing treatment and interventions to adults with
an Eating Disorder in their homes and virtually.
- Interventions will include practical support such as meal preparation and dining alongside psychological exploration around feelings after eating and distress management.
- Supporting family and carers with psycho education and upskilling support skills around mealtimes and managing distress.
- Interprofessional working and liaising with all professionals within the Eating Disorder Pathway, community and inpatient.
- Active involvement and development of individual care plans, risk assessments and review of care and treatment.
Please see attached job description for full
details of role.
For more information on the Job Description and Person Specification please see attached documentation.
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working with a range of individuals with Mental Health presentations including Eating Disorders.
Desirable: - Experience of working with individuals with a Eating Disorder
Qualifications
Essential: - Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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