Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a Eating Disorder Nurse to join the PEDS team.
PEDS has
evolved over the years from a small charity run by two eating disorder
volunteer Nurses into a regional organisation that serves both primary and
secondary organisations, including third sector and statutory services. PEDS
has partnership contracts with the local NHS ICB, the University of Cambridge,
Anglia Ruskin University and the local Council.
Services
currently offered include assessment and 1:1 support, peer support group,
carers support group and a range of education/training programmes. We have a
team of 14 employed staff plus dedicated volunteers, many of whom have lived
experience of recovery from an eating disorder. We have a wealth of knowledge
and experience within our Trustee Board who bring lived experience, business
experience, clinical via our GP and Nurse Trustee and Education via our two
Trustees who come from teaching backgrounds.
We deliver
services across the whole of Cambridgeshire and as part of our 3-year Strategy,
continue to evolve, innovate and expand our services.
This role
will be hybrid remote from home or in person at our centre.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team. To support patients accessing Eating Disorder services whilst providing appropriate information, advising or referring as per the agreed protocols and liaising with GPs, primary care, education and statutory services where necessary. To provide treatment in line with NICE recommended treatments for eating disorders
About us
PEDS Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide nurse led, personalised eating disorder support with the aim being to help the sufferer to manage their eating disorder and to build a life to get well for which is not controlled by their illness. This includes equipping carers and families with the tools to be able to support their loved ones.
Whilst we understand the importance of Hope, we also acknowledge the realities of what we are up against when it comes to fighting eating disorders. In sharing our determination, passion and skills, we will help strengthen our sufferers, their loved ones and professionals we work alongside, in winning the battle against eating disorders.
Purpose
- To raise awareness of eating disorders
- Provide a better understanding of the illness amongst sufferers, their families/carers and professionals including the general public
- To provide help and support to sufferers on their journey towards recovery
Vision
- To reduce the mortality rate of eating disorders
- For sufferers to manage their symptoms to be able to live in a world where they have a good quality of life
- For sufferers to be able to access help when they need it
- All educational sectors and employers to have knowledge and understanding of eating disorders
Values
- HOPE
- COMPASSION
- HONESTY
- AUTONOMY
- HOLISTIC
- EMPATHY
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities, there may, on occasion, be a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.To evaluate and prioritise patients symptoms and provide general advice and reassurance
b.To provide appropriate signposting to the relevant clinician or external organisation whilst ensuring that the patient receives appropriate ongoing care
c.To promote high standards of patient care by the application of a systematic triage approach and undertake comprehensive holistic assessments of person-centred care needs
d.To maintain clear, concise and accurate documentation within the systems provided
e.To ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed promptly and in a safe manner
f.To maintain effective communication within the PEDS team
g.To maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams to the benefit of the patient
h.To communicate complex and sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition effectively to patients/carers, recognising that sometimes there are barriers to understanding
i.To support and advise patients on the promotion of health, prevention of ill health and the self-management of their health within their limitations
j.To recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual and act on the findings
k.To ensure that care given is supported by the best available evidence and local policies and procedures
l.To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
m.To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
n.To uphold the confidentiality of all records/information held by PEDS. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue after you leave your employment at this practice. All information which identifies individuals in whatever form should be managed locally with the Confidentiality Policy and in general in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018
o.To maintain professional competency whilst remaining current and in date for NMC revalidation
p.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
q.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities, there may, on occasion, be a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.To evaluate and prioritise patients symptoms and provide general advice and reassurance
b.To provide appropriate signposting to the relevant clinician or external organisation whilst ensuring that the patient receives appropriate ongoing care
c.To promote high standards of patient care by the application of a systematic triage approach and undertake comprehensive holistic assessments of person-centred care needs
d.To maintain clear, concise and accurate documentation within the systems provided
e.To ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed promptly and in a safe manner
f.To maintain effective communication within the PEDS team
g.To maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams to the benefit of the patient
h.To communicate complex and sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition effectively to patients/carers, recognising that sometimes there are barriers to understanding
i.To support and advise patients on the promotion of health, prevention of ill health and the self-management of their health within their limitations
j.To recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual and act on the findings
k.To ensure that care given is supported by the best available evidence and local policies and procedures
l.To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
m.To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
n.To uphold the confidentiality of all records/information held by PEDS. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue after you leave your employment at this practice. All information which identifies individuals in whatever form should be managed locally with the Confidentiality Policy and in general in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018
o.To maintain professional competency whilst remaining current and in date for NMC revalidation
p.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
q.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or degree.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with eating disorders either in-patient community or both.
- Clinical knowledge and skills:
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer on
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Skills:
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience with audits and able to lead audit programmes.
- Personal qualities:
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Other requirements:
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of eating disorder specific training CBT e, MANTRA,SSCM
- CBT, DBT skills training
- Experience of running groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or degree.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with eating disorders either in-patient community or both.
- Clinical knowledge and skills:
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer on
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Skills:
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience with audits and able to lead audit programmes.
- Personal qualities:
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Other requirements:
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of eating disorder specific training CBT e, MANTRA,SSCM
- CBT, DBT skills training
- Experience of running groups
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).