Job summary
Full time opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team working within the Eating Disorders Day Treatment Pathway including inpatient and community settings when required.The postholder will be responsible for carrying out assessments, delivering a range of psychoeducational groups, supported eating and rehabilitation activities for this patient group. The postholder will also take responsibility for overseeing physical health monitoring clinics, admission, discharge and risk assessment processes.The postholder will oversee daily co-ordination and delivery of the day treatment programme.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the delivery of the day treatment programme for eating disorder patients alongside a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), other service providers, carers and families.The post holder will be part of an MDT delivering a range of therapeutic psycho-education programmes, food-based rehabilitation activities; supported social eating and relapse prevention work to those attending the day service.
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the physical health monitoring clinic for patients attending the service including co-ordinating and supervising other members of the MDT team as appropriate. The post holder will be responsible for the admission, discharge and risk assessment processes including MDT reviews and CPA meetings. Ensuring that data is gathered appropriately for outcome measure purposes will be a key factor of the role alongside the completion of relevant documentation and communication with other healthcare providers.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Deliver a high-quality clinical service to patients attending the day programme which may include family and carers.2. Develop and deliver a therapeutic group work programme, taking the lead where appropriate.3. Overseeing the delivery of the day programme; co-ordinating and supervising other members of the MDT4. Booking patients into the day programme clinic and overseeing physical health monitoring5. Ensuring that data is gathered appropriately for outcome measure purposes6. To promote the awareness of physical and psychological effects of eating disorders to patients and their families / carers.7. To act as a role model to patients and support them in the dining room.8. Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.9. Contribute to the formulation of care plans in co-operation with multi-disciplinary teams within the unit and under supervision of more senior team members.10. Contribute to admission, discharge and risk assessment processes11. Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.12. Ensure the safe custody of all patients as determined by the clinical team. This includes the supervision of patients within the day programme area, grounds and the community, as required.13. Support student nurses on placement within the service.14. Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level.15. Assist in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the department are fulfilled and to identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved.16. The post holder will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and professional guidelines.17. Maintain an up-to-date level of professional competence within the specific environment.18. Assist in the implementation of evidence-based nursing practice and participate in research and other projects as required.*Please see the attached JD/PS for further information.*
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Deliver a high-quality clinical service to patients attending the day programme which may include family and carers.2. Develop and deliver a therapeutic group work programme, taking the lead where appropriate.3. Overseeing the delivery of the day programme; co-ordinating and supervising other members of the MDT4. Booking patients into the day programme clinic and overseeing physical health monitoring5. Ensuring that data is gathered appropriately for outcome measure purposes6. To promote the awareness of physical and psychological effects of eating disorders to patients and their families / carers.7. To act as a role model to patients and support them in the dining room.8. Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.9. Contribute to the formulation of care plans in co-operation with multi-disciplinary teams within the unit and under supervision of more senior team members.10. Contribute to admission, discharge and risk assessment processes11. Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.12. Ensure the safe custody of all patients as determined by the clinical team. This includes the supervision of patients within the day programme area, grounds and the community, as required.13. Support student nurses on placement within the service.14. Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level.15. Assist in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the department are fulfilled and to identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved.16. The post holder will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and professional guidelines.17. Maintain an up-to-date level of professional competence within the specific environment.18. Assist in the implementation of evidence-based nursing practice and participate in research and other projects as required.*Please see the attached JD/PS for further information.*
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register.
- Conforms to NMC requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting people within a hospital setting.
- Experience of providing care and interventions within mental health settings.
- Experience of Risk Assessment within a mental health setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an eating disorder service.
- Experience of managing and prioritising a clinical caseload.
- Experience of working with carers and families.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate working knowledge / understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrate an awareness of current thinking and guidance in the management of eating disorders.
- Ability to assess and evaluate complex mental health conditions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the need for multi-disciplinary working and an ability to work across professional boundaries.
- Ability to use own initiative, to enable contribution to a multi-disciplinary team approach.
- Ability to effectively formulate risk management plans and to evaluate regularly.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment of working within the specialist field of eating disorders.
- Flexible approach to meeting the needs of the service.
- Team player, integrity, negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills.
- Ability to deliver difficult messages in a sensitive manner.
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
- Possesses values and beliefs that enables others to deliver services effectively.
- A flexible attitude.
- Ability to demonstrate the positive application of our behaviours.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register.
- Conforms to NMC requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting people within a hospital setting.
- Experience of providing care and interventions within mental health settings.
- Experience of Risk Assessment within a mental health setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an eating disorder service.
- Experience of managing and prioritising a clinical caseload.
- Experience of working with carers and families.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate working knowledge / understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrate an awareness of current thinking and guidance in the management of eating disorders.
- Ability to assess and evaluate complex mental health conditions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the need for multi-disciplinary working and an ability to work across professional boundaries.
- Ability to use own initiative, to enable contribution to a multi-disciplinary team approach.
- Ability to effectively formulate risk management plans and to evaluate regularly.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment of working within the specialist field of eating disorders.
- Flexible approach to meeting the needs of the service.
- Team player, integrity, negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills.
- Ability to deliver difficult messages in a sensitive manner.
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
- Possesses values and beliefs that enables others to deliver services effectively.
- A flexible attitude.
- Ability to demonstrate the positive application of our behaviours.
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).
