Job summary
Are you interested in eating disorders or child and adolescent mental health and want to make a difference to the outcomes for our young people? Do you have a passion for helping young people and their family and carers struggling with mental health problems such as eating disorders?
With the increase of referrals due to the pandemic, we are taking the opportunity to expand our core Child and Adolescent Community Eating Disorder teams and have set up an intensive day treatment programme based in Norwich
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Part-time Mental Health Nurse to join our adolescent intensive treatment programme for Eating disorders.
While the role will predominantly within the intensive treatment day centre, the post holder may be required to see patients in the community or at the general acute hospitals, therefore ability to travel is essential.
There will be opportunities to develop in your role enabling you to practice a range of core skills and a good knowledge of eating disorders. If you are looking for a new challenge, don't like to have a dull day and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for young people and their families then we want to hear from you
About us
The role would suit a candidate who meets the trust values, who is comfortable working autonomously but also can engage with the team. We can also provide training and shadowing opportunities.Would like to be part of our journey to provide excellent care for young people?
Benefits included with this role are:-
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within the intensive treatment programme, you will be part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team offering more intensive nursing and therapy interventions and practical support around mealtimes to help young people and their families engage actively in the recovery process and prevent the need for long hospital admissions away from home, family and friends. You will have some management responsibilities and will be expected to lead support staff on a day to day basis with the support of the Senior team.
Previous experience of working with individuals with eating disorders is not essential and we will welcome applicants who may have transferable skills and would like the opportunity to develop in a specialist area. As a team we are committed to strengthening and creating real opportunities for learning, improving and working creatively. We provide clinical supervision, reflective practice, training and opportunities for professional development and aim to nurture staff development and are passionate about improving standards and user experience.
We welcome requests for further information. Please dont hesitate to call us to discuss anything about the team or the roles.
Please contact either:
tania.pombeiro@nsft.nhs.uk (Senior Systemic Psychotherapist Day Treatment Lead)
or
Donna.Woodcock@nsft.nhs.uk (Clinical Nurse specialist)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within the intensive treatment programme, you will be part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team offering more intensive nursing and therapy interventions and practical support around mealtimes to help young people and their families engage actively in the recovery process and prevent the need for long hospital admissions away from home, family and friends. You will have some management responsibilities and will be expected to lead support staff on a day to day basis with the support of the Senior team.
Previous experience of working with individuals with eating disorders is not essential and we will welcome applicants who may have transferable skills and would like the opportunity to develop in a specialist area. As a team we are committed to strengthening and creating real opportunities for learning, improving and working creatively. We provide clinical supervision, reflective practice, training and opportunities for professional development and aim to nurture staff development and are passionate about improving standards and user experience.
We welcome requests for further information. Please dont hesitate to call us to discuss anything about the team or the roles.
Please contact either:
tania.pombeiro@nsft.nhs.uk (Senior Systemic Psychotherapist Day Treatment Lead)
or
Donna.Woodcock@nsft.nhs.uk (Clinical Nurse specialist)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent
- Mentoring / Mentorship (ENB988 or equivalent)
Desirable
- Evidence at social care / health related study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Familiar with risk assessment and its management
Desirable
- Previous community experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to process, plan and delegate work
- Ability to identify and action change in health care need
- Satisfactory verbal and written English language skills
Desirable
- Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date and evidence based knowledge of Person Centred Care
- Working knowledge / application of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health needs for older people
- Knowledge of national policy influencing older persons' health care
Other
Essential
- Be able and willing to undertake further training / development specific to the role
- Able to travel independently
Desirable
- Ability to transport patients as appropriate
- Able to liaise with statutory / non-statutory bodies due to patients' needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent
- Mentoring / Mentorship (ENB988 or equivalent)
Desirable
- Evidence at social care / health related study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Familiar with risk assessment and its management
Desirable
- Previous community experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to process, plan and delegate work
- Ability to identify and action change in health care need
- Satisfactory verbal and written English language skills
Desirable
- Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date and evidence based knowledge of Person Centred Care
- Working knowledge / application of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health needs for older people
- Knowledge of national policy influencing older persons' health care
Other
Essential
- Be able and willing to undertake further training / development specific to the role
- Able to travel independently
Desirable
- Ability to transport patients as appropriate
- Able to liaise with statutory / non-statutory bodies due to patients' needs.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
