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MEED Liaison Practitioners

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield, S5 7AUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

15 October 2026

14 days left

Job description

Join us as the Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED) Liaison Practitioner (Adult), a specialist Band 7 role supporting safe, compassionate an...

Provide 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.

The 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.

We 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.

Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

Qualifications

Essential: - 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

Experience

Essential

  • 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.

Experience

Essential: - Ability to travel to regional spoke locations (Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham)

Desirable: - Car Driver; - Access to a vehicle

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

24 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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About the employer

SHP
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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