Job summary
Clinical
Nurse Specialist for CAMHS Eating Disorders - we are growing our Eating
Disorder offer in North East Lincs CAMHS.
These are exciting times and we are looking for someone with a passion
for working with Eating Disorders who can take an active lead in developing and
embedding quality, evidence-based , professional care in the service. The postholder will work closely with the MDT
to ensure young people receive the care and treatment they require to promote
safe physical and mental health. We have
an established MDT and can offer a supportive and encouraging work environment
where the postholder will work collaboratively with Psychologists,
Psychiatrists, Dietitian, Mental Health Practitioners and Support Workers.
Main duties of the job
The successful postholder will provide specialist advice, guidance,
training, therapeutic support, and consultation as part of the
mutli-disciplinary team based within
North East Lincs CAMHS. They will hold
their own caseload and forge close working relationships with our local
paediatric ward, CAMHS Inpatient Units and Local Adult Eating Disorder
Services. This includes direct provision
to service users using governed psychological interventions, proactive physical
health care intervention and monitoring.
Contributing to formulation of service users need and creating evidence
based plans of care. Consultation to
team colleagues and external health and care professionals working with people
with eating disorders, contributing to service development, evaluation and
quality improvement initiatives for the support of children and young people
with disordered eating.
About us
Hello!
We
are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and
well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health
services to the NHS and beyond.
The
whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our
own family to use.
We
offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community
facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults
inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an
outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked
as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies
top 100 large company list.
As
a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also
developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide
training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden
Centre.
Working
at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we
really mean it.
We
like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come
and Join us !
Please
note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI
generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has
been automatically generated.
Should
you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability
or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties / Responsibilities
Provide a
quality highly specialist service to people (and their families/carers)
referred to Young Minds Matter eating disorder pathway.
Promote the
reputation of the service and the development of the eating disorder pathway
within Community CAMHS.
Provide
highly specialist assessment and intervention for complex mental health needs
and to work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise systematic
governance of practice within the service.
Provide
timely response, in line with the eating disorder access and waiting time
standards, according to urgency of need.
Manage a
defined caseload, using evidence based/patient centred practice to assess,
plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Act as a
care co-ordinator for complex cases.
Work as a
member of a multidisciplinary team, providing advice to the multidisciplinary
team as required.
Lead on the
promotion of health education and health monitoring, including bloods and ECG,
reviewing results and liaising with Medics where indicated in line with MEED
guidance and within your scope of practice.
Work closely
and in collaboration with our local Paediatric Ward, Local CAMHS Inpatient Unit
and Local Adult eating disorder services to ensure the best possible care and
outcomes are achieved for Children and Young People and that services develop
in line with local picture and need.
Contribute
to the proposal, development and implementation of policy and procedures for
the eating disorder pathway.
Undertake
audit, service evaluation and contribute to policy and service development
pertaining to the requirements with service processes including demand and
capacity for different types of initial assessment.
Attend
clinical service meetings where required to represent eating disorder pathway.
Chair both
clinical and non-clinical meetings as required.
Supervise
junior staff and support development.
Organise
clinical supervision and lead on service developments within your scope of
practice.
Develop and
provide training for stakeholders and other organisations.
Participate
in all clinical governance and audit developments including post registration
education, training and continuing professional development.
Work in
accordance with relevant childcare, health legislation and professional
standards in partnership with wider childrens services and to engage fully
with Safeguarding, Early Help and other processes which requires working
together with other agencies.
Proactively
involve young people and families in service development including using
service questionnaires to obtain structured feedback.
Empower
Service Users and their families/carers to influence and use available
services, information and skills and act as an advocate where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties / Responsibilities
Provide a
quality highly specialist service to people (and their families/carers)
referred to Young Minds Matter eating disorder pathway.
Promote the
reputation of the service and the development of the eating disorder pathway
within Community CAMHS.
Provide
highly specialist assessment and intervention for complex mental health needs
and to work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise systematic
governance of practice within the service.
Provide
timely response, in line with the eating disorder access and waiting time
standards, according to urgency of need.
Manage a
defined caseload, using evidence based/patient centred practice to assess,
plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Act as a
care co-ordinator for complex cases.
Work as a
member of a multidisciplinary team, providing advice to the multidisciplinary
team as required.
Lead on the
promotion of health education and health monitoring, including bloods and ECG,
reviewing results and liaising with Medics where indicated in line with MEED
guidance and within your scope of practice.
Work closely
and in collaboration with our local Paediatric Ward, Local CAMHS Inpatient Unit
and Local Adult eating disorder services to ensure the best possible care and
outcomes are achieved for Children and Young People and that services develop
in line with local picture and need.
Contribute
to the proposal, development and implementation of policy and procedures for
the eating disorder pathway.
Undertake
audit, service evaluation and contribute to policy and service development
pertaining to the requirements with service processes including demand and
capacity for different types of initial assessment.
Attend
clinical service meetings where required to represent eating disorder pathway.
Chair both
clinical and non-clinical meetings as required.
Supervise
junior staff and support development.
Organise
clinical supervision and lead on service developments within your scope of
practice.
Develop and
provide training for stakeholders and other organisations.
Participate
in all clinical governance and audit developments including post registration
education, training and continuing professional development.
Work in
accordance with relevant childcare, health legislation and professional
standards in partnership with wider childrens services and to engage fully
with Safeguarding, Early Help and other processes which requires working
together with other agencies.
Proactively
involve young people and families in service development including using
service questionnaires to obtain structured feedback.
Empower
Service Users and their families/carers to influence and use available
services, information and skills and act as an advocate where appropriate.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge - underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience of working with service users presenting with an eating disorder.
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working with eating disorders or within ED setting.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering physical health monitoring clinics as required with regards to MEED guidance
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered mental health nurse (RNMH) or RCN or RN with significant relevant eating disorder experience.
- Qualification or training specific to the management of eating disorders and their comorbidities.
Desirable
- Mentorship or similar qualification in supporting students in practice.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge - underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience of working with service users presenting with an eating disorder.
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working with eating disorders or within ED setting.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering physical health monitoring clinics as required with regards to MEED guidance
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered mental health nurse (RNMH) or RCN or RN with significant relevant eating disorder experience.
- Qualification or training specific to the management of eating disorders and their comorbidities.
Desirable
- Mentorship or similar qualification in supporting students in practice.
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).
