Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

SEDS Eating Disorder Practitioner

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Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting challenge that is hugely rewarding?

Do you want to help shape the future of the Sussex Eating Disorder Service (SEDS)?

We're looking for like-minded people to join us and help provide top quality care to those who need it.

The post is open to OT, Nurse and Social Workers?

SEDS is going through an exciting programme of expansion. Opportunities has arisen for Band 6 Eating Disorder Practitioners to join the SEDS Service. We are a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering NICE recommended treatments and aiming to provide the best possible care to adults living with eating disorders.

Previous experience of working in an eating disorder service is desirable but not necessary, as we offer considerable in-house and external training opportunities. The post will be supervised by a senior member of the team. There will be extensive opportunities for being involved in research/service development and nurturing special interests.

Covering the whole of Sussex, SEDS provides specialist eating disorder services across a large geographical area. One post will predominately be based in East Sussex and additional opportunities are also available in West Sussex and Brighton. With the introduction of remote working, there is scope, where possible, to tailor your working pattern/location to the needs of both the service and you.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities of the role:

The post holder will provide specialist eating disorder assessment and interventions (including delivering evidenced based treatment in group format) to adults with eating disorders in an outpatient setting.
To be responsible for own clinical caseload and work autonomously
To monitor and report on progress of out-of-area placements and ensure robust follow-up care is place for preparation for service users return to local services.
To provide specialist advice and consultation to internal and external colleagues
You will provide NICE recommended therapy for eating disorders (training will be given to the right candidate).
To monitor and promote the health of patients with eating disorders.
To provide supervision to junior members of the team.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID
This post offers a Golden Hello, or a Relocation package up to a maximum of £2000. (pro rata applies and subject to terms and conditions. Please see attached Protocol document).

About us

We are committed to supporting staff well-being. We have close links with the local universities and support the training schemes, providing high quality student placements.

The trust is committed to strong integrated, collaborative leadership between managers and clinicians.

Your benefits:

. Access to full psychological support, via our internal wellbeing team

. Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development

. Access to a host of discount schemes

. A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC

. Excellent NHS Pension

. Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)

About the Trust:

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people, and adults across Sussex. SPFT is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by CQC. In our staff survey:

. 82% agree that care for patients is our top priority

. 70% highlight flexible working opportunities as key to satisfaction at work

. 79% report feeling able to make improvement to improve the work within their team

. 77% identify opportunities to show initiative in their roles

About Sussex:

Sussex is easily accessible from London, Gatwick, Surrey, and Hampshire and is a beautiful county with good transport links, vibrant communities and tourist attractions, including the Coast and the South Downs.

Date posted

25 May 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum / pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-AC-20606-A

Job locations

East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre

Brighton General Hospital Elm Grove

Brighton

BN23EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

Successful applications will be required to have:

A degree/ diploma in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work

Current registration relevant to professional body

Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties.

Ability to travel across sites (use of car desirable).

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member. We would welcome informal visits or a phone conversation about the service/post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

Successful applications will be required to have:

A degree/ diploma in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work

Current registration relevant to professional body

Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties.

Ability to travel across sites (use of car desirable).

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member. We would welcome informal visits or a phone conversation about the service/post.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Registered Mental Health Qualification
Up to date Registration
o Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
Evidence of CPD

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Significant post qualification experience
Experience of working with people with serious mental health problems
CPA experience

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Registered Mental Health Qualification
Up to date Registration
o Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
Evidence of CPD

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Significant post qualification experience
Experience of working with people with serious mental health problems
CPA experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).