Job summary
Job Overview to be a core member of the Adult Eating Disorders multi-disciplinary team,participating in the provision of on-going day care assessment and treatment, careplanning and treatment of patients with moderate to severe mental health problems.Based at Farnham Road Hospital Guildford and satellite east service in Leatherhead.
Main duties of the job
Suitable for someone who is passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based careand treatment of adults with moderate to severe eating disorders as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
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.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently and comprehensively assess clients referred to Outpatient, careplan, monitor physical and mental health risks in conjunction with the MDT, evaluateand plan discharge. To be able to liaise, advise and offer support to other associated mental healthagencies regarding eating disorder matters. Offer support, supervision and mentoring for students on placement, followingsuccessful completions of mentorship course. Represent and act on behalf of AEDS multi-disciplinary team atProfessional/network meetings to offer advice/consultation on complex cases. Develop and implement systems to monitor and evaluate role. Evaluate the quality of the service provided and recommend changes asappropriate to the Service Manager. Be responsible for identifying opportunities for research and audit activities whichwould contribute to the development and operation of the service, drawing these tothe attention of the relevant line manager and participate in agreed researchprojects. Supervise other AEDS professionals/nurses of a lower grade and offer support andsupervision to junior team members. To receive CBT-E and SSCM training and supervision and to deliver theseevidence-based treatments as per NICE guidance. Other ED specific therapeutic inhouse or external training will be undertaken to provide the post holder withincreased skills and knowledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently and comprehensively assess clients referred to Outpatient, careplan, monitor physical and mental health risks in conjunction with the MDT, evaluateand plan discharge. To be able to liaise, advise and offer support to other associated mental healthagencies regarding eating disorder matters. Offer support, supervision and mentoring for students on placement, followingsuccessful completions of mentorship course. Represent and act on behalf of AEDS multi-disciplinary team atProfessional/network meetings to offer advice/consultation on complex cases. Develop and implement systems to monitor and evaluate role. Evaluate the quality of the service provided and recommend changes asappropriate to the Service Manager. Be responsible for identifying opportunities for research and audit activities whichwould contribute to the development and operation of the service, drawing these tothe attention of the relevant line manager and participate in agreed researchprojects. Supervise other AEDS professionals/nurses of a lower grade and offer support andsupervision to junior team members. To receive CBT-E and SSCM training and supervision and to deliver theseevidence-based treatments as per NICE guidance. Other ED specific therapeutic inhouse or external training will be undertaken to provide the post holder withincreased skills and knowledge.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have an NMC Registration as an RMN
- Degree in Mental Health Nursing
Desirable
- Mentor preparation or teaching and assessing in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post qualification experience working in a patient facing role within a mental health setting.
Desirable
- While experience of working with people with eating disorders is desirable, we are primarily seeking someone with a keen interest in working in the field and a willingness to develop specialist knowledge of eating disorders and their treatment.
- Experience of supporting students on placement
- Experience of providing supervision
- Knowledge of Child Protection and Adult Protection
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to move and handle lightweight load
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have an NMC Registration as an RMN
- Degree in Mental Health Nursing
Desirable
- Mentor preparation or teaching and assessing in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post qualification experience working in a patient facing role within a mental health setting.
Desirable
- While experience of working with people with eating disorders is desirable, we are primarily seeking someone with a keen interest in working in the field and a willingness to develop specialist knowledge of eating disorders and their treatment.
- Experience of supporting students on placement
- Experience of providing supervision
- Knowledge of Child Protection and Adult Protection
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to move and handle lightweight load
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).
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