Job summary
We are excited to go out to advert for a mental health nurse to join our countywide children & young people's eating disorder service. The role will sit primarily within our intensive support team, working with young people and families in their homes to prevent the need for eating disorder related hospital admissions. You would work alongside a team of support workers, eating disorder practitioners, paediatric nurses and therapists to deliver a high quality of care to young people. We are a friendly and welcoming team who support internal and external training as appropriate. The COAST-ED model has been presented at various conferences throughout the country and is a cutting edge new service with excellent outcomes.
Main duties of the job
- Being part of an MDT assessment clinic.
- Delivering psychoeducation in home and hospital settings to young people and their families.
- Assessing risk in line with MEED guidelines.
- Conducting mental state examinations.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Professional Qualification - Registered Nurse
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams.
- Experience of work in a variety of mental health settings, including Eating Disorders.
- Interested in addressing training needs identified by self and service.
- Evidence of professional development plan.
Desirable
- Possess a Professional Development plan.
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Caring attitude and ability to develop therapeutic relationships with young people and their families, experiencing an eating disorder.
- Skills in assessment care planning and therapeutic intervention with children and young people who are experiencing an eating disorder, who often have complex mental health problems and provide support to their families.
- Can communicate and establish effective working.
- Effective team player with the ability to initiate, prioritise and complete work
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- A working knowledge of child safeguarding.
- Knowledge of Child Mental Health conditions.
- Any relevant knowledge or experience of work with children or young people with an eating disorder.
- Knowledge of child development.
Desirable
- Interest and working knowledge in at least one intervention such as CBT, solution focused or DBT skills and Maudsley model
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Professional Qualification - Registered Nurse
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams.
- Experience of work in a variety of mental health settings, including Eating Disorders.
- Interested in addressing training needs identified by self and service.
- Evidence of professional development plan.
Desirable
- Possess a Professional Development plan.
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Caring attitude and ability to develop therapeutic relationships with young people and their families, experiencing an eating disorder.
- Skills in assessment care planning and therapeutic intervention with children and young people who are experiencing an eating disorder, who often have complex mental health problems and provide support to their families.
- Can communicate and establish effective working.
- Effective team player with the ability to initiate, prioritise and complete work
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- A working knowledge of child safeguarding.
- Knowledge of Child Mental Health conditions.
- Any relevant knowledge or experience of work with children or young people with an eating disorder.
- Knowledge of child development.
Desirable
- Interest and working knowledge in at least one intervention such as CBT, solution focused or DBT skills and Maudsley model
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Truro Health Park/ Newquay Integrated Health Hub / 6a Heathlands Liskeard
(applicant choice of base for mileage, post is countywide)
TBC
PL31 2QN
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
