Clinical Nurse Specialist (CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway) with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Sponsorship Information
This position comes with a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. We welcome applications from healthcare professionals around the world who are looking to relocate to the UK and contribute to our healthcare system.
About Livewell Southwest
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we are guided by our values: kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Specialist Nurse to join our CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, skilled and dedicated multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care. The CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway delivers a specialist service for children and young people aged 5-18 who are experiencing eating disorders. Evidence shows that early identification and treatment significantly reduce the severity and duration of illness.
Key Position Details
• Position: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway)
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year (pro rata)
• Hours: 22.5 hours per week (part-time)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
• Location: Livewell South West, Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 7QD
• Application deadline: 10 February 2026
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in our CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway, you will play a key role in providing specialist assessment, treatment and support for children and young people experiencing eating disorders, working closely with their families to promote recovery and wellbeing. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the Eating Disorder Pathway, and in close collaboration with other CAMHS teams and external agencies. The team operates within the ITHRIVE model of care, promoting recovery through timely, evidence-based interventions and holistic support.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive assessment and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including one-to-one, family and group work, in line with NICE guideline NG69
• Work with nationally recognised models for eating disorder treatment, including Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa – FTAN/Maudsley-based interventions, CBTE, DBT-informed approaches and systemic therapy
• Take a senior specialist role within the multi-disciplinary team, leading clinical case meetings and safeguarding processes
• Demonstrate exceptional skills in risk assessment and management, ensuring prompt and accurate communication of concerns
• Provide expert consultation to colleagues within CAMHS and across partner agencies
• Act as Practice Assessor or Supervisor to nursing students and trainees
Person Specification
Essential Skills
• Crisis management and ability to planning care for acutely psychiatrically ill patients with support from team processes
• Motivation and engagement
• Car owner/driver with valid driving license and business insurance. Ability to travel between bases and within the community and with Devon and Cornwall if required for the post
• Ability to make complex clinical decision-making
• Mental health and risk assessment, care planning, evaluation and intervention
• Case management and prioritisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organisational and time management
• Competent IT skills and database knowledge
Essential Knowledge
• Extensive professional knowledge acquired through clinical practice in a Community Mental Health setting managing highly complex cases autonomously underpinned by training at degree level/diploma level specialist training or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and documents pertaining to children, e.g., Children Act 2004, Child Protection, National Service Framework, Every Child Matters etc.
• Knowledge of a range of mental health problems and disorders affecting children and young people who are in care
• Knowledge of the impact of crisis on mental health difficulties
• Evidence based practice
• Understanding of Mental Health Act
• Good knowledge of current NHS and Social Care Policy
Essential Qualifications
• Core qualification to degree level in any mental health modality (e.g., Nursing, Social Work – with significant and relevant post qualifying experience in Secondary Mental Health and within a community setting)
• Appropriate Registration relevant to Professional Qualification
• Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with children with mental health problems, e.g., counselling, systemic practice or postgrad diploma in child and adolescent mental health
Essential Experience
• Experience (both work and life related)
• Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary context
• Significant and relevant post-qualifying experience
• Experience of working with the care systems both directly with Children and young people and professionals within the care system
• Ability to manage system change
• Experience of post-registration working with children and young people who have experienced mental health difficulties
• Experience in assessment, including risk, care planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Demonstrates personal resilience and emotional stability, with the ability to tolerate and manage the demands of working with highly complex and challenging cases
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
• Working with people in Crisis
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework
• Knowledge of different models of therapy, e.g., CBT, DBT, solution focussed therapy etc.
• Experience working with eating disorder patients and families across the lifespan
• Experience of supervision of MDT staff
• Senior management experience
• Further specialist training/experience in an evidence-based treatment for eating disorders
Living and Working in Plymouth
Plymouth is a vibrant coastal city in Devon, offering a high quality of life with excellent transport links, beautiful coastal scenery, and a rich maritime history. The city provides a welcoming environment for international healthcare professionals, with a diverse population and strong community spirit. Plymouth offers affordable housing compared to many other UK cities, good schools, and excellent recreational facilities.
UK Healthcare System
The National Health Service (NHS) is the UK’s publicly funded healthcare system and the largest single-payer healthcare system in the world. Working within the NHS offers international healthcare professionals the opportunity to work in a well-structured system with clear career pathways, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits. The UK places a high value on mental health services, with increasing investment and resources dedicated to improving care for people with mental health conditions.
Relocation Support
Livewell Southwest is committed to supporting international staff through the relocation process. We offer assistance with visa applications, provide information on housing, schools, and local services, and assign a mentor to help you settle into your new role and community. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Professional Development
We prioritise employees’ development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. As an international healthcare professional joining our team, you’ll have access to ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge within the UK healthcare context.
Benefits Package
Our benefits package includes:
• Competitive salary with annual increments
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave (27 days plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Health and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance for international candidates
Equal Opportunities
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Application Process for International Candidates
When applying for this position as an international candidate, please ensure:
• Your qualifications are recognised in the UK (NMC verification for nursing qualifications)
• Your English language proficiency meets the required standards (typically IELTS 7.0 or equivalent)
• You have the right to work in the UK or require sponsorship
• You provide certified translations of any documents not in English
• You include details of any previous UK work experience
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and search for reference number B9832-2026-NM-10155. Complete the online application form, ensuring you upload your CV and a covering letter that addresses the person specification. If you require sponsorship, please clearly indicate this in your application.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact:
Tom Hunter (Clinical Pathway Manager – CAMHS ED Pathway)
Email: tom.hunter@nhs.net
Phone: 01752 435125
Next Steps
Successful candidates will be invited for an interview, which may be conducted virtually for international applicants. We conduct thorough reference checks and require successful candidates to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you require sponsorship, we will work with you to initiate the visa application process following a successful offer of employment.