Job summary
We are delighted to be recruiting a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Child and adolescent Eating Disorders Intensive Treatment Team (EDITT). The role is offered on a full time-time basis (37.5 hours per week) on a 6-month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. The role may include some weekend virtual working. This is exciting opportunity to be part of a service which is regionally leading the way in Eating Disorders day treatment and is expanding their day and virtual intensive offer.
You will undertake the delivery of direct care to patients and work in the capacity of a key nurse to agreed quality standards.
Main duties of the job
You will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team which is responsible for delivering high quality care to young people and their families.This will predominantly be clinic based, covering the day and virtual intensive programme but interventions in the community or on acute wards may occasionally be required.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate Trust values in delivering care to others.We are looking for a range of qualities including dedication, focus and compassion, empathy and is sensitive in their approach to people who may be distressed or come across in a challenging manner.
Youwill be expected to provide NICE concordant treatment to young people with a diagnosis of an eating disorder, often with co-morbidities, neurodiverse presentations and complex needs. In collaboration with the team and parents/carers you will deliver a structured treatment plan that offers a range of therapeutic approaches appropriate to clinical need.You will offer emotional and practical support to young people during and around mealtimes, provide support for parents at different times including during family meals, and promote the dignity and esteem of patients at all times.You will need to be motivational, enthusiastic and flexible within this role working well with young people, their parent/cares and the rest of the team.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will undertake the planning and delivery of direct patient care with minimalsupervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agencyenvironment.
Managingacaseloadandtheprovisionofeating disorder interventions to children, young people and their families.
Toberesponsibleforaccuratementalhealthrecordingofallpatientsonadmission,dischargeandat review.
ToensureallmentalhealthrecordinginformationispassedontootherTrustteamsorservices ontransferofpatients.
Toensureaccuracyandqualityofmentalhealthrecordingactivitywithintheteam.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will undertake the planning and delivery of direct patient care with minimalsupervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agencyenvironment.
Managingacaseloadandtheprovisionofeating disorder interventions to children, young people and their families.
Toberesponsibleforaccuratementalhealthrecordingofallpatientsonadmission,dischargeandat review.
ToensureallmentalhealthrecordinginformationispassedontootherTrustteamsorservices ontransferofpatients.
Toensureaccuracyandqualityofmentalhealthrecordingactivitywithintheteam.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership/Management training
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
Desirable
- Experience working in the specific area
Skills
Essential
- Care planning and Risk assessment knowledge and skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel independently to meet the needs and requirements of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership/Management training
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
Desirable
- Experience working in the specific area
Skills
Essential
- Care planning and Risk assessment knowledge and skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel independently to meet the needs and requirements of the service
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).
