Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Eating Disorders Practitioner

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated clinician to join the clinical team at SEDS (Sussex Eating Disorder Service) to cover SEDCAS East Sussex areas. We are keen to hear from experienced band 5-6 nurse's and OT's who would like to transfer their existing skills into a new specialist area.

You will be working alongside experienced clinicians who will support you to engage in psychological therapy training such as CBT-E, SSCM (Specialist Supportive Clinical Management) and also advanced physical health assessment. Training will be provided to all new staff. This is an exciting time to be part of a developing, established team with a number of service transformation projects in progress.

You will be supported by the Nurse Consultant currently in post.

This post is being advertised as permanent positions.

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.

Main duties of the job

To be part of the multidisciplinary team providing a specialist Eating Disorder Service across a Sussex localityTo provide specialist assessment and intervention, offering advice and consultation to colleagues in ATSs, GPs, Acute Trusts, carers and others.To review and assess all referrals to specialist eating disorder services advising referrers on the appropriate course of action in line with team discussion and policy.To monitor and report on progress of out of area placements and ensure robust follow-up care is in place in preparation for service user's return to local services.To be responsible for own clinical caseload and casework co-worked with mental health team

About us

"When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills"- Chinese Proverb

Our vision is to provide the best care possible for those with eating disorders whilst ensuring our team members receive the support, supervision and skills development they need to flourish in their roles. There is in-house training and supervision for all the NICE guidelines recommended interventions for eating disorders.

As a team, we deliver evidence-based and evidence generating practice and research is encouraged. Alongside your clinical nurse specialist role, we would support you to develop individual interests or specialties relevant to eating disorders settings and to grow in a direction that works for you and the service. As a senior member of the team you would be expected to take a lead role in the management of urgent high-risk referrals and assessments often liaising with acute Trusts and MHLTs.

Date posted

31 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£31,365 to £37,890 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

354-AC-20461-F

Job locations

East Brighton CMHC

Brighton

BN2 3EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Health Qualification o Up to date Registration
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
Experience of working with people with eating disorders
CPA experience
Understanding of Clinical Governance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Health Qualification o Up to date Registration
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
Experience of working with people with eating disorders
CPA experience
Understanding of Clinical Governance

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

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