Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Mental Health Eating Disorder Practitioner and FREED Champion to join our Trust-wide Adult Eating Disorders Service (AEDS). The post is substantive (1.0 WTE) and the successful applicant will be joining what are established outpatient and day care multi-disciplinary community services for adults with moderate to severe eating disorders. They will be joining a warm and welcoming team with a passion for the delivery of high-quality care. Prior experience of working with adults with moderate to severe eating disorder presentations is desirable and a keen interest in working in the specialism is essential.
The post holder has primary responsibility for ensuring its smooth and effective implementation and ongoing delivery of the Freed Pathaway. This will involve considerable liaison with Primary Care Services, education, and promotion of a new treatment pathway. The post holder manages all referrals for this pathway and offers initial triage, as well as providing a clinical service to people experiencing an eating disorder.
The post holder is based within the expanding Eating Disorders Service for Adults, which sits within the CYPS Division. The primary focus for the post holder is in working with clients accessing treatment through the FREED pathway, though the post holder will also contribute to, and is part of, the broader team.
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Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Please note that this role outline serves to provide an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.
Core Clinical Function
To manage all referrals accessing the service via the FREED pathway, including initial triage and subsequent allocation.
- To lead regular 'FREED Huddles' in the SABP locality, bringing together all clinicians involved in the FREED service delivery.
- Assess patients referred to the service & co-produce appropriate treatment plans.
- Use appropriate evidence-based treatment such as MANTRA, CBT-E, SSCM etc.
Manage and oversee management and care of service users with highly complex needs.
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About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Home Working Contract Only - Eligibility to high cost area supplement is conditional upon candidates residence and will be discussed on offer.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition, the post holder is responsible for liaising and working with other professionals as appropriate, alongside the promotion and development in the service of the FREED approach.
You will lead with other senior colleagues the continuing development of a high-quality service that is underpinned by evidence-based practice and care pathways / packages and NICE guidance and DoH guidance, leading on service development and policy in conjunction with the other senior clinicians, and Service Manager.
Core Non-Clinical Function
To continuously review the implementation of the FREED service model and care package, advising the Manager and Clinical Lead/s for Adult Eating Disorders on its progress, and identifying any areas for improvement or opportunities for further service development.
To be responsible for ensuring that required core outcome data are collated and reported back to the FREED Network as part of the operational agreement.
To proactively engage with the FREED project and join the ongoing FREED supervision groups.
Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business / handover.
In conjunction with the Service Leads, take a lead role in clinical service development and review.
Identify aspects of the service which need to be improved and implement appropriate changes in conjunction with the Service Leads.
Participate with the Service Lead for the recruitment of employees in accordance with Trust Recruitment Policy and NHS Safer Recruitment Guidelines. Ensure that appropriate corporate and departmental Induction is undertaken immediately following appointment and that staff records that are retained are accurate and up-to-date.
In conjunction with the Service Manager, work within the available budget of the service and attend regular Performance Management meetings.
Provide clinical leadership and professional expertise to the team.
Work closely with and assist the Service Leads with development and implementation of operational / clinical policies contributing to the formulation and review of appropriate policies.
Deliver training where appropriate for other professionals.
Lead the Team in the evaluation and monitoring of the FREED service in conjunction with the Service Leads
Provide clinical expertise and support to the Commissioning Panels (Health & Social Care)
Participate in SI investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures plus any relevant investigations in line with Trust policies.
Ensure that the service through the implementation of performance management, all key performance indicators and targets identified by the Trust are met and adhere to local and government initiatives.
Responsible for the coordination and management of the FREED project in providing a safe, effective and therapeutic clinical service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality community mental health care packages.
Leadership and management responsibilities:
- To contribute together with other AEDS Seniors to the setting, monitoring, and maintaining of standards of care and advise on clinical issues which may have a negative effect on the standards of clinical practice being delivered.
- To be responsible for your own practice in accordance with your professional body / bodies and therapy qualification and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and develop your professional competence.
- Be a mentor and adviser for students and work closely with the Clinical Placement Facilitator to ensure that the learning objectives are consistent with the requirements of their educational programs.
- Contribute to the mini team by ensuring training and competence to delivery FREED pathway.
- Work closely with CEDS, AEDimhs, Primary Care, the CMHRSs and other services as required.
Please See JD for Full Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition, the post holder is responsible for liaising and working with other professionals as appropriate, alongside the promotion and development in the service of the FREED approach.
You will lead with other senior colleagues the continuing development of a high-quality service that is underpinned by evidence-based practice and care pathways / packages and NICE guidance and DoH guidance, leading on service development and policy in conjunction with the other senior clinicians, and Service Manager.
Core Non-Clinical Function
To continuously review the implementation of the FREED service model and care package, advising the Manager and Clinical Lead/s for Adult Eating Disorders on its progress, and identifying any areas for improvement or opportunities for further service development.
To be responsible for ensuring that required core outcome data are collated and reported back to the FREED Network as part of the operational agreement.
To proactively engage with the FREED project and join the ongoing FREED supervision groups.
Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business / handover.
In conjunction with the Service Leads, take a lead role in clinical service development and review.
Identify aspects of the service which need to be improved and implement appropriate changes in conjunction with the Service Leads.
Participate with the Service Lead for the recruitment of employees in accordance with Trust Recruitment Policy and NHS Safer Recruitment Guidelines. Ensure that appropriate corporate and departmental Induction is undertaken immediately following appointment and that staff records that are retained are accurate and up-to-date.
In conjunction with the Service Manager, work within the available budget of the service and attend regular Performance Management meetings.
Provide clinical leadership and professional expertise to the team.
Work closely with and assist the Service Leads with development and implementation of operational / clinical policies contributing to the formulation and review of appropriate policies.
Deliver training where appropriate for other professionals.
Lead the Team in the evaluation and monitoring of the FREED service in conjunction with the Service Leads
Provide clinical expertise and support to the Commissioning Panels (Health & Social Care)
Participate in SI investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures plus any relevant investigations in line with Trust policies.
Ensure that the service through the implementation of performance management, all key performance indicators and targets identified by the Trust are met and adhere to local and government initiatives.
Responsible for the coordination and management of the FREED project in providing a safe, effective and therapeutic clinical service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality community mental health care packages.
Leadership and management responsibilities:
- To contribute together with other AEDS Seniors to the setting, monitoring, and maintaining of standards of care and advise on clinical issues which may have a negative effect on the standards of clinical practice being delivered.
- To be responsible for your own practice in accordance with your professional body / bodies and therapy qualification and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and develop your professional competence.
- Be a mentor and adviser for students and work closely with the Clinical Placement Facilitator to ensure that the learning objectives are consistent with the requirements of their educational programs.
- Contribute to the mini team by ensuring training and competence to delivery FREED pathway.
- Work closely with CEDS, AEDimhs, Primary Care, the CMHRSs and other services as required.
Please See JD for Full Description
Person Specification
Qualifications required
Essential
- Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing to degree level or equivalent NMC Registration as RNMH
- HCPC
Desirable
- Therapies qualification/ experience in CBT, MANTRA, or Systemic Family Psychotherapy
Experience required:
Essential
- 3 years post qualification experience
- Completion of mentorship practice assessor course or intention to complete.
Desirable
- 2 years' experience working with adults with moderate to severe eating disorders and providing range of evidence-based therapies for this client group.
Person Specification
Qualifications required
Essential
- Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing to degree level or equivalent NMC Registration as RNMH
- HCPC
Desirable
- Therapies qualification/ experience in CBT, MANTRA, or Systemic Family Psychotherapy
Experience required:
Essential
- 3 years post qualification experience
- Completion of mentorship practice assessor course or intention to complete.
Desirable
- 2 years' experience working with adults with moderate to severe eating disorders and providing range of evidence-based therapies for this client group.
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).
