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NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Chelmsford

AI generated summary

  • You must be a registered nurse with NMC, have experience with children, eating disorders, and multidisciplinary teams, plus strong communication skills and risk management abilities.
  • You will work in a team to care for young people with eating disorders, lead nursing efforts, ensure safe clinical practice, support multidisciplinary collaboration, and conduct risk assessments.

Requirements

  • - Professional registration as a nurse with the NMC
  • - Experience working with children and young people
  • - Experience working with individuals with eating disorders
  • - Evidence of continued professional development
  • - Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
  • - Excellent communication skills
  • - Ability to provide supervision and support to junior staff
  • - Ability to effectively assess and manage risk
  • - Knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment for Eating Disorders
  • - Commitment to maintaining professional standards and practice
  • - Flexibility to work within a dynamic service environment

Responsibilities

  • work within a nursing team caring for young people with eating disorders.
  • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • To establish the role within the multi-disciplinary team.
  • To assist with efficient and effective nursing care.
  • Leading the nursing team, supporting the decision making and showing accountability for junior members of the team.
  • To ensure safe evidence-based clinical practice and demonstrate clinical expertise, and have delegated responsibility for the delivery of high quality patient care
  • To risk assess alongside the use of MEED guidelines
  • Working alongside the lead clinicians and support the evidence based treatment of FT-AN

FAQs

What is the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the SET CAMHS Eating Disorder Service?

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work with children and young people diagnosed with eating disorders, supporting the delivery of an Intensive Day Programme to help them remain at home in the community. Responsibilities include care coordination within a nursing team, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring evidence-based clinical practice.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Applicants should hold relevant nursing qualifications and have experience working in mental health, specifically with eating disorders or similar fields. Advanced clinical skills and an understanding of evidence-based treatment approaches for eating disorders are essential.

Are there opportunities for professional development and training?

Yes, the service provides excellent opportunities for skill development through joint working, access to internal training, continuing professional development (CPD), and external training courses.

What is the structure of the Intensive Day Programme?

The Intensive Day Programme offers meal support, physical health monitoring, therapy, group sessions, and parent support throughout the week to help young people weight restore and support their recovery in the community.

What kind of support does the team offer for work/life balance?

The team prioritizes employee well-being, offering flexible working hours where possible and ensuring a supportive environment to help maintain a good work/life balance.

Will there be a probationary period for new hires?

Yes, this post will be subject to a probationary period, although internal applicants may be exempt unless they are currently partway through a probationary period.

How is the induction process structured for new starters?

New starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undergo a comprehensive induction lasting up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment, along with sessions to meet the executive team and key managers.

Who can I contact for further information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Alexandra Clarke, Team Manager, via email at Alexandra.clarke@nelft.nhs.uk or by telephone at 07909683817.

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NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

We provide mental health & community health services across London, Essex and Kent.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

North East London NHS Foundation Trust delivers a wide range of community and mental health services to improve the well-being of individuals in the region. Their mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and support, focusing on patient-centered care. Their purpose is to enhance the health and quality of life for their communities through integrated services, compassionate care, and continuous improvement in health outcomes.