Job summary
Due to new funding, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a MEED Practitioner post within the all age Vincent Square Eating Disorders Service. The MEED Liaison practitioner will be an experienced nurse or dietician with experience in assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic interventions used in the treatment of Eating Disorders.
You will need to be a motivated, empathic, skilled and dedicated individual who can work well both autonomously and within a team, and possess excellent communication skills. You will be well supported in your role by a friendly, dynamic MDT as well as receive regular line management and clinical supervision both individually as well as team based.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve providing support, expert clinical advice and teaching to colleagues within acute hospital settings, in relation to the management, care and treatment of patients of all ages with Eating Disorders in line with the MEED guidelines.
The MEED Liaison Practitioner will work both autonomously and in conjunction with the wider MDT in assessing, diagnosing, planning and implementing care; whilst maintaining associated healthcare records within the acute inpatient and eating disorder settings. They will have experience in managing nasogastric feeding and supporting the transition to an oral diet.
They will offer support and supervision to colleagues within the eating disorder service and provide specialist advice relevant to their clinical practice and expertise. They will provide clinical advice appropriate to their professional background and provide profession specific advice to the wider team.
In collaboration with colleagues they will continue the development and implementation of MEED pathways in acute hospital settings across the Central and North West London catchment area, therefore the post holder will have a flexible approach to working and be able to work with multiple teams.
About us
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Vincent Square Eating Disorders Service is an all-age service with an adult inpatient ward, day programme, children and young people service and adult outpatient team. It is the specialist service provider for patients living in the boroughs of Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Brent and Harrow. In addition, the service accepts national referrals for specialist in-patient and day-patient care.
The service has a main base in South Kensington in Central London as well as a satellite clinic at Roxborough Road in Harrow. The role will also involve being required to work across multiple acute hospital settings across the Central and North West London catchment area. The successful candidate's preference for working at either site will be taken into consideration, and systems are in place to allow flexible working from home for all clinicians which is agreed with your manager and dependent on service need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
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- Act as a clinical expert in the management, treatment and care of patients with eating disorders in providing advice and direction to clinical and professional colleagues in line with MEED guidance.
- Provide support, specialist clinical advice and teaching to colleagues within acute hospital settings, in relation to the management, care and treatment of patients of all ages with Eating Disorders in line with MEED guidelines.
- To provide a comprehensive assessment, a collaboratively agreed upon individualised care plan which takes into consideration physical risks, detailed risk management plan and a crisis management plan for patients of all age admitted to acute hospitals with a diagnosed eating disorder.
- To manage risk, including physical risk, in partnership with secondary care professionals.
- To act as an intermediary between the patient and other professionals as well as provide support for carers.
- Supports the continuing development and implementation of MEED care pathways within acute hospital settings within the CNWL catchment area.
- Develop and implement, in collaboration with colleagues, specialist training programs based on MEED guidance and own specialist area of practice
- To work flexibly across acute hospitals within the catchment area as required.
- Physical health skills relevant to the monitoring of patients experiencing an eating disorder, and in line with MEED guidance
- Venepuncture, or a willingness to be trained, and analysis of results in collaboration with medical colleagues
- Advising when ECG is indicated
- Referral for more specialized investigations as required (CT, X-Ray, MRI, DEXA)
- Management of nasogastric feeding
- Provide clinical supervision to identified junior members of staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
-
- Act as a clinical expert in the management, treatment and care of patients with eating disorders in providing advice and direction to clinical and professional colleagues in line with MEED guidance.
- Provide support, specialist clinical advice and teaching to colleagues within acute hospital settings, in relation to the management, care and treatment of patients of all ages with Eating Disorders in line with MEED guidelines.
- To provide a comprehensive assessment, a collaboratively agreed upon individualised care plan which takes into consideration physical risks, detailed risk management plan and a crisis management plan for patients of all age admitted to acute hospitals with a diagnosed eating disorder.
- To manage risk, including physical risk, in partnership with secondary care professionals.
- To act as an intermediary between the patient and other professionals as well as provide support for carers.
- Supports the continuing development and implementation of MEED care pathways within acute hospital settings within the CNWL catchment area.
- Develop and implement, in collaboration with colleagues, specialist training programs based on MEED guidance and own specialist area of practice
- To work flexibly across acute hospitals within the catchment area as required.
- Physical health skills relevant to the monitoring of patients experiencing an eating disorder, and in line with MEED guidance
- Venepuncture, or a willingness to be trained, and analysis of results in collaboration with medical colleagues
- Advising when ECG is indicated
- Referral for more specialized investigations as required (CT, X-Ray, MRI, DEXA)
- Management of nasogastric feeding
- Provide clinical supervision to identified junior members of staff.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Nurse / Dietician.
Desirable
- Degree/Masters
- oTherapy qualification or therapy skills training relevant to working in eating disorders
- oEvidence of skills & experience transferable to Eating Disorders oExperience of working within an inpatient setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent risk assessment and general Mental Health Assessments skills
- Knowledge of eating disorders and current evidence based treatment.
- Good physical health care skills and knowledge in mental health and specific to eating disorders.
- oTo foster good working relationships across a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience (substantial experience at Band 6 or above)
- Experience of undertaking assessments and formulation of patients with a range of Eating Disorders
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Experience of working therapeutically with patients presenting with an eating disorder and psychiatric/ medical co morbidities
Desirable
- Experience of supervising or managing other staff
- Experience of delivering training
- Evidence of skills & experience transferable to Eating Disorders
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Nurse / Dietician.
Desirable
- Degree/Masters
- oTherapy qualification or therapy skills training relevant to working in eating disorders
- oEvidence of skills & experience transferable to Eating Disorders oExperience of working within an inpatient setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent risk assessment and general Mental Health Assessments skills
- Knowledge of eating disorders and current evidence based treatment.
- Good physical health care skills and knowledge in mental health and specific to eating disorders.
- oTo foster good working relationships across a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience (substantial experience at Band 6 or above)
- Experience of undertaking assessments and formulation of patients with a range of Eating Disorders
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Experience of working therapeutically with patients presenting with an eating disorder and psychiatric/ medical co morbidities
Desirable
- Experience of supervising or managing other staff
- Experience of delivering training
- Evidence of skills & experience transferable to Eating Disorders
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).
