CAMHS Community Mental Health Nurse - Eating Disorders | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Specialist Nurse to join their Lifespan Eating Disorder Service. The ideal candidate will manage clinical risks and develop care plans while working closely with a dedicated team. Applicants must be registered nurses qualified to work in the UK. This role offers a High Cost Area Supplement and supports clinical development in a community setting.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction program

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Capability to perform clinical investigations like blood pressure and ECG.
• Experience in developing individualized care plans for patients.
• Proficiency in providing specialized care for eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient clinical risks through specific investigations.
• Ensure tailored care plans for all patients.
• Collaborate with colleagues for high-quality clinical care.

Skills

Clinical risk management

Care plan development

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Band 6 RMN - Eating Disorder (CYP). We are looking for a Specialist Nurse to join the Lifespan Eating Disorder Service in North East London NHS Foundation Trust. This post is part of the HIVE team, an Intensive Community Treatment (ICT) pathway working with children and young people and their family and carers. There will be strong links and close working with the existing Eating Disorder team, with management and the clinical lead coming from the existing service. This is a great opportunity to join a highly skilled, dedicated and friendly team.

Note for overseas qualified nurses: If you are seeking to become a UK-based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check eligibility to be supported through the Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit: https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Applications via NELFT from overseas nurses are not accepted directly; you should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.

Clinical Skills / Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret specific investigations, such as blood pressure and ECGs, to manage the patient’s clinical risk effectively.
• Ensure all patients have individualised care plans and that these are reviewed at appropriate intervals.
• Develop clinical practice and procedures that best support the wellbeing of adult service users with eating disorders in the community.
• Work with colleagues to ensure that specialist, professional, skilled clinical care is provided for patients and that this is adapted to meet their individual needs.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places a strong emphasis on proper welcome and induction for new starters. Induction runs from the first Monday of each month and lasts up to two weeks, including mandatory and systems training and equipment allocation. New starters will also have opportunities to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction location is the head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period unless they are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff.

High Cost Area Supplement – London

This post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment £4,714 and maximum payment £5,941 per annum pro rata).

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Refer to Job Description

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this vacancy.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected as this document is an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications for declared disabilities.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025