Job summary
ELLERN MEDE CENTRE FOR EATING DISORDERS - SOUTH YORKSHIRE
REGISTERED NURSE (RMN/RNLD/Paediatric)
SALARY £30,000- £40,000 Depending on Experience
As a nurse or healthcare professional you are motivated to make a difference. Join us to revitalise your career and the health of young people with eating disorders.
Ellern Mede is an internationally renowned specialist service for people with eating disorders and our expert clinicians offer both inpatient and outpatient treatments tailor-made to each individual. We offer short term recovery-focused treatment as well as high dependency intensive treatment for complex, challenging cases.
Main duties of the job
We are currently recruiting for Registered Nurses (Day and Night shifts available).
You will be RMN, RNLD or Paediatric qualified and NMC registered. We are looking for a range of qualities including dedication, focus and compassion.
You will have a commitment to delivering high quality care. Decision making, communication and organisational skills are also important. Your warmth towards your patients will support them to feel positive about their lives.
Please read about us before applying at www.ellernmede.org Your application must include a detailed CV, email address and telephone number. We strongly recommend you also state why you are interested in this post.
About us
In return for your expertise and commitment we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Attractive loyalty bonus
- NMC contribution
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Sick Pay (after one years service)
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Personal holiday and education fund
Following your application you can expect to receive a telephone call to discuss your application for short-list screening.
If you have any questions please call our Human Resources Team on 020 3209 7900.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Eating Disorders are extraordinarily complex illnesses that present with abnormalities in physical and psychological functioning. The physical complications have the potential to cause permanent damage and in some cases are life threatening. The causes are complex and multi-factorial, including genetic, neurodevelopmental and environmental influences. They require a comprehensive treatment programme including medical, psychiatric, psychological, social and educational interventions.
Ellern Mede offers two treatment programmes, a Recovery Unit and a High Dependency Unit (HDU). We aim to stabilise patients physical and psychological states as rapidly as possible for transfer to step down service. The HDU admits patients whose illness requires more intense levels of clinical involvement and nursing. The service is able to admit patients requiring treatment under mental health legislation. The aims of the services are to improve the patients health and dependency needs sufficiently for transfer to a regular eating disorder unit or to the community.
POST OUTLINE
The post holder will work as a member of the nursing team, which is responsible for delivering high quality nursing care to young people and their families on a day-today basis. At the core of the role are the maintenance, facilitation and development of clinical excellence, which includes (in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and senior nurses), the participation in and upholding of the structured programme, as well as devising, implementing and reviewing packages of care.
The post holder will ensure that all centre guidelines; policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Eating Disorders are extraordinarily complex illnesses that present with abnormalities in physical and psychological functioning. The physical complications have the potential to cause permanent damage and in some cases are life threatening. The causes are complex and multi-factorial, including genetic, neurodevelopmental and environmental influences. They require a comprehensive treatment programme including medical, psychiatric, psychological, social and educational interventions.
Ellern Mede offers two treatment programmes, a Recovery Unit and a High Dependency Unit (HDU). We aim to stabilise patients physical and psychological states as rapidly as possible for transfer to step down service. The HDU admits patients whose illness requires more intense levels of clinical involvement and nursing. The service is able to admit patients requiring treatment under mental health legislation. The aims of the services are to improve the patients health and dependency needs sufficiently for transfer to a regular eating disorder unit or to the community.
POST OUTLINE
The post holder will work as a member of the nursing team, which is responsible for delivering high quality nursing care to young people and their families on a day-today basis. At the core of the role are the maintenance, facilitation and development of clinical excellence, which includes (in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and senior nurses), the participation in and upholding of the structured programme, as well as devising, implementing and reviewing packages of care.
The post holder will ensure that all centre guidelines; policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
Desirable
- Related First degree
- ENB 998
- ENB603
Experience
Essential
- 6 months post qualifying Working with young people
Desirable
- In patient CAMHS nursing Working with patients with eating disorders
Skills
Essential
- Care planning approach
- Sensitivity, thoughtfulness, and creativity Clear, concise and
- Comprehensive communication skills
- Problem solving and negotiation skills
- Time management skills Patient and ability to tolerate frustration
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Nursing interventions with young people with eating disorders
- Group work skills
- Parenting intervention skills
- Presentation / teaching skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental health difficulties in young people
- Knowledge of in-patient treatment models
- Multi disciplinary teamwork
- Child and adolescent development
- Principles of therapeutic relationships
Desirable
- Nursing interventions with young people with eating disorders
- Milieu Therapy Basic research methodology
- Current approaches to working with eating disordered difficulties Child protection issues
Additional / Personal
Essential
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Flexibility
- High level of self awareness
- Psychological robustness
- Satisfactory health clearance
- Clear CRB check
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
Desirable
- Related First degree
- ENB 998
- ENB603
Experience
Essential
- 6 months post qualifying Working with young people
Desirable
- In patient CAMHS nursing Working with patients with eating disorders
Skills
Essential
- Care planning approach
- Sensitivity, thoughtfulness, and creativity Clear, concise and
- Comprehensive communication skills
- Problem solving and negotiation skills
- Time management skills Patient and ability to tolerate frustration
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Nursing interventions with young people with eating disorders
- Group work skills
- Parenting intervention skills
- Presentation / teaching skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental health difficulties in young people
- Knowledge of in-patient treatment models
- Multi disciplinary teamwork
- Child and adolescent development
- Principles of therapeutic relationships
Desirable
- Nursing interventions with young people with eating disorders
- Milieu Therapy Basic research methodology
- Current approaches to working with eating disordered difficulties Child protection issues
Additional / Personal
Essential
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Flexibility
- High level of self awareness
- Psychological robustness
- Satisfactory health clearance
- Clear CRB check
Desirable
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
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).
