Job summary
We are delighted to have secured additional funding for a full time (37.5 hours per week) substantive Community Nurse Practitioner post. This is so that we can continue to implement the FREED approach to enable rapid access to treatment for young adults presenting with the first episode of an eating disorder. We are seeking an experienced enthusiastic qualified nurse to work in our friendly service and focus on the implementation and expansion of the FREED pathway.
We are looking for someone who is eager and passionate about working with a range of clients in the 18-25 age range (some of whom are difficult to engage). The role involves managing all young adult referrals and some transition liaison with our colleagues in the Child & Adolescent ED service. The post holder will join the 'FREED mini team' to track all referrals for 18- to 25-year-olds and conduct an 'engagement call' within 48 hours of a referral being received.
The postholder will endeavour to maintain the enthusiasm for FREED within the team and beyond (building links with relevant services and universities), through training and regular updates/liaison and closely work with the FREED champion to provide assessment and evidence-based treatment for these FREED patients.
Main duties of the job
The role also requires the postholder to take supervised clinical responsibility for a discrete caseload of clients suffering from eating disorders and to provide specialist clinical nursing care to clients under the supervision of the Team Leader and FREED Champion. This will include conducting new patient assessments into the service, acting as named nurse for clients under CPA, being instrumental in involving clients in planning and evaluating their treatment and liaising with other services or professionals as necessary.
The postholder will need to co-ordinating the effective transfer of in-patients to the community team, undertaking group work as appropriate, maintaining excellent documentation/record keeping and correspondence. The postholder will be required to work as part of the MDT team to achieve the highest possible care for the client group, to liaise with clients' families and carers as appropriate and to carefully plan discharges and aftercare as necessary.
It is envisaged that the future ways of working will be agile working, with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home (subject to change and service demand). CORPORATE ROLES ONLY
About us
We offer a number of excellent staff benefits and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance, we support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working, job sharing, term-time working, compressed hours and working from home.
- Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Subsidised car parking - You can park at any of our sites at a reduced rate of £20/month.
- NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
- Eye examinations
- Looking after your health
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car lease scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
- Free gym membership
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.
2. Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support.
3. Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
4. Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers.
5. Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations.
6. Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance.
7. Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.
2. Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support.
3. Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
4. Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers.
5. Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations.
6. Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance.
7. Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse and/or Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of researchbased/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience as a preceptor / mentor
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical legislation
Desirable
- Experience of taking responsibility for a ward / clinical unit.
- Experience of engaging / supporting clinical research projects
- Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision.
- Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations.
- Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others.
- Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity.
Desirable
- Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framewor
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse and/or Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of researchbased/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience as a preceptor / mentor
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical legislation
Desirable
- Experience of taking responsibility for a ward / clinical unit.
- Experience of engaging / supporting clinical research projects
- Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision.
- Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations.
- Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others.
- Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity.
Desirable
- Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framewor
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
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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).
