Eating Disorder Clinical Nurse Specialist
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Our friendly and growing team is ready to welcome a new team member who will share our passion for improving access and the quality of care for people with eating disorders. This post covers the service in Mid and West Essex, although the post holder would be expected to travel at times to other areas.
We are now looking to recruit a dynamic, creative, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has a demonstrable interest and experience of working with clients suffering with an eating disorder. You will receive regular professional and management supervision - as well as providing this to others - and will be supported to develop skills in this specialist area.
Main duties of the job
To gate-keep referrals into the Adult Eating Disorders Service liaising with referrers and providing advice and support as needed.
To ensure the effective assessment, care planning and review of patient care and treatment in line with the EPUT CPA policy and procedure.
To liaise with the provider collaborative regarding specialist out of area eating disorder placements and inpatient providers, when EPUT service users are admitted and to provide a link function for local services and carers.
To provide highly specialist evidence based interventions for clients with Eating Disorders, drawing on a wide range of theoretical frameworks and treatment modalities.
About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans
NHS discounts for staff
Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed list of responsibilities.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications
RMN or equivalent professional qualification
Qualification at degree level or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Evidence of training and using an evidence-based NICE guideline intervention in clinical practice for Eating Disorders. (e.g SSCM, MANTRA, FBT)
Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of community mental health services
In-depth knowledge of wider policy and service issues relating to mental health
Extensive knowledge of the assessment and treatment of eating disorders
Knowledge of safeguarding issues and child protection requirements and how these apply to the role
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.
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We are now looking to recruit a dynamic, creative, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has a demonstrable interest and experience of working with clients suffering with an eating disorder. You will receive regular professional and management supervision - as well as providing this to others - and will be supported to develop skills in this specialist area.
Main duties of the job
To gate-keep referrals into the Adult Eating Disorders Service liaising with referrers and providing advice and support as needed.
To ensure the effective assessment, care planning and review of patient care and treatment in line with the EPUT CPA policy and procedure.
To liaise with the provider collaborative regarding specialist out of area eating disorder placements and inpatient providers, when EPUT service users are admitted and to provide a link function for local services and carers.
To provide highly specialist evidence based interventions for clients with Eating Disorders, drawing on a wide range of theoretical frameworks and treatment modalities.
About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans
NHS discounts for staff
Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed list of responsibilities.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications
RMN or equivalent professional qualification
Qualification at degree level or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Evidence of training and using an evidence-based NICE guideline intervention in clinical practice for Eating Disorders. (e.g SSCM, MANTRA, FBT)
Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of community mental health services
In-depth knowledge of wider policy and service issues relating to mental health
Extensive knowledge of the assessment and treatment of eating disorders
Knowledge of safeguarding issues and child protection requirements and how these apply to the role
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.
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