Job summary
Despite the base being stated as Hertfordshire, this is a team which covers the whole of the east of England region, so we would welcome applications from candidates based in Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire as well as Hertfordshire.
You will work to support people with a severe eating disorder avoid specialist admission by beginning weight restoration in the community. You will support people at mealtimes either online or in person, will co-run service online groups if required and will offer other bespoke support to enable people to restore weight, as determined by the service users' needs and the team leads' direction.
Main duties of the job
Specialist meal support, guided by an understanding of eating disorder symptomatology and how to best support someone experiencing these.
Specialist carer support for families of those with our service
Close working with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure all interventions are consistent and considered.
Attendance at monthly in person team days that might be held anywhere within the east of England region
Virtual or in person delivery of interventions as directed by the clinical leads - although the intention is that each staff member will work with service users who are geographically close to them, they could be allocated to work in person with anyone in the east of England region so the role will involve travelling
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will liaise and support adults with an eating disorder who are on the alternative to Specialist Eating Disorder inpatient admission pathway and their carers. The overall aim will be to support them to avoid an inpatient admission. They will provide skilled support at mealtimes both within and outside the home. This support is informed by a good knowledge of eating disorder symptomology and psychopathology. The nature of this support will be guided by the patients formulation and will support the service users recovery. The postholder may also assist in the assessment and provision of behavioural and supportive interventions outside of mealtimes. The postholder will support people online or in person at mealtimes and may also be involved in online group provision along with other team members. The post holder will ensure they communicate with excellence within the AEDIT team and with community eating disorders clinicians and teams in the region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will liaise and support adults with an eating disorder who are on the alternative to Specialist Eating Disorder inpatient admission pathway and their carers. The overall aim will be to support them to avoid an inpatient admission. They will provide skilled support at mealtimes both within and outside the home. This support is informed by a good knowledge of eating disorder symptomology and psychopathology. The nature of this support will be guided by the patients formulation and will support the service users recovery. The postholder may also assist in the assessment and provision of behavioural and supportive interventions outside of mealtimes. The postholder will support people online or in person at mealtimes and may also be involved in online group provision along with other team members. The post holder will ensure they communicate with excellence within the AEDIT team and with community eating disorders clinicians and teams in the region.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & TRAINING:
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or a MH Certificate of equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Additional relevant training, eg mental health, eating disorder
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems in either an acute or community setting
- Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
Desirable
- Eating disorders experience
- Experience of assisting in the assessment of service users and the development and implementation of care plans
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to observe and report to others on clinical situations
- Ability to use electronic records
- Ability to engage service users and carers in order to facilitate recovery
- Ability to offer advice to clients with an eating disorder
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Motivational, reassurance and empathetic skills
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Ability to observe physical and mental state of client and report any concerns
Desirable
- Basic understanding of legal framework for mental health care
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & TRAINING:
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or a MH Certificate of equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Additional relevant training, eg mental health, eating disorder
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems in either an acute or community setting
- Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
Desirable
- Eating disorders experience
- Experience of assisting in the assessment of service users and the development and implementation of care plans
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to observe and report to others on clinical situations
- Ability to use electronic records
- Ability to engage service users and carers in order to facilitate recovery
- Ability to offer advice to clients with an eating disorder
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Motivational, reassurance and empathetic skills
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Ability to observe physical and mental state of client and report any concerns
Desirable
- Basic understanding of legal framework for mental health care
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.
