Band 7 Nurse Team Lead Maternity Cover

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Senior Nurse to lead the Home Intervention Team within a well-regarded Eating Disorder Service. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people and their families. You will oversee a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care and treatment while collaborating with various stakeholders. This position is perfect for a motivated individual eager to drive service development and enhance patient outcomes in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join a team committed to compassionate care and professional growth in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong skills in clinical leadership and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary home intervention team for young people with eating disorders.
• Monitor and assess clients' needs while managing care delivery.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Team Management

Therapeutic Models

Assessment Skills

Collaboration with Stakeholders

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Nurse to serve as the Home Intervention Team (HIT) Lead within the well-established CAMHS Eating Disorder Service.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave starting August 2025, working 15 hours per week.

The role requires a driving license and access to a vehicle, as the service operates in the community, in families' homes, and at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

The HIT provides intensive intervention to young people and their families currently supported by our core eating disorders team.

The team aims to prevent inpatient admissions, facilitate early discharge, support patients with complex co-morbid needs, and ensure safe, effective monitoring of high-risk patients due to physical or psychological needs.

You will collaborate within a diverse multidisciplinary team (MDT) alongside external stakeholders such as local paediatric teams in UHL. You will play a key role in maintaining and promoting a compassionate, responsive, and enthusiastic team comprising Nurses, an Occupational Therapist, and Assistant Practitioners.

The role involves clinical and operational supervision of the team, providing clinical oversight, and ensuring high-quality, effective service delivery.

You will lead the development of the HIT service and engage with wider stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

1. To clinically lead and manage a multidisciplinary home intervention team, providing high-quality, responsive treatment and care for young people and families impacted by an eating disorder, using therapeutic models and established guidelines.
2. To perform and monitor comprehensive assessments of clients' needs.
3. To manage care delivery for young people with eating disorders in their homes and on paediatric wards.
4. To develop the team through supervision, support, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
5. To liaise with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a collaborative relationship with the wider Eating Disorder Team.
6. To manage financial resources and budgets effectively, alerting managers to resource issues affecting service delivery.
7. To ensure robust clinical governance processes are in place to uphold safety and quality.
8. To hold a small caseload to support evidence-based practice and team cohesion.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.