Job summary
We are looking for someone who is passionate, emphatic, resilient, with excellent communication skills both verbal and written and who enjoys being part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Community Eating Disorders service in Norwich as a Care Co-ordinator.You should be motivated, have good interpersonal skills, personal resilience, and enthusiasm for working with people.Whilst it would be desirable for you to have experience working with eating difficulties, and/or young people and their families, we will support staff to access accredited training relating to the evidence-based models of care for those with eating disorders.
Main duties of the job
Building therapeutic relationships with people and their family/carers.
Manage a caseload of people with an eating disorder, focusing on their mental health and physical health needs.
Liaising with other health, social care and education professionals to ensure joined up care.
Maintain a high standard of clinical work in compliance with NICE guidelines for eating disorders and the Care Quality Commission.
Maintain accurate and clear documentation and offer clear communication.
Undertake Duty work on a roster basis, Triage new referrals into the service jointly with MDT, carry out assessments Jointly with MDT, co-produce care plans and risk assessments/contingency planning with young people and their families.
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 - Applicants from the previous 3 months need not apply. Please note the opportunity may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.
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.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We encourage individuals not only to ensure that they are able to meet the requirements of the Job Description, but also that they are able to demonstrate a commitment to encompassing our Trusts values of Positively, Respectfully, Together; we are committed to promoting a positive culture in the workplace for everyone. Our successful applicant will be joining an established high-performing Team, who are continually working hard to support Young People in need of our Services.
We are looking for people to join us with enthusiasm, optimism, fresh ideas and energy. We will expect you to want to work clinically but be equally as comfortable being part of strategic decision making.
Please refer to the job description attached for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We encourage individuals not only to ensure that they are able to meet the requirements of the Job Description, but also that they are able to demonstrate a commitment to encompassing our Trusts values of Positively, Respectfully, Together; we are committed to promoting a positive culture in the workplace for everyone. Our successful applicant will be joining an established high-performing Team, who are continually working hard to support Young People in need of our Services.
We are looking for people to join us with enthusiasm, optimism, fresh ideas and energy. We will expect you to want to work clinically but be equally as comfortable being part of strategic decision making.
Please refer to the job description attached for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Desirable
- Experience in supporting service development
Skills
Essential
- Risk assessment knowledge and skills
- Able to effectively prioritise own work load
Desirable
- Prevention and Management of Suicide training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
- An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative)
Desirable
- Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Desirable
- Experience in supporting service development
Skills
Essential
- Risk assessment knowledge and skills
- Able to effectively prioritise own work load
Desirable
- Prevention and Management of Suicide training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
- An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative)
Desirable
- Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
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
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).
