Clinical Nurse Specialist - Parkview

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous annual leave entitlement

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes (lease car,

NHS discounts via EAP

Wellbeing support

Staff networks

Résumé du poste

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Eating Disorders Service at Parkview. The post involves clinical responsibility for a caseload of 12–17 year olds with complex eating disorders, assessment, care planning and risk management, plus supervision of nursing staff and ward manager cover.

You will work with the multidisciplinary team, families and carers on treatment plans and contribute to governance and workforce development within the

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RNLD, RNMH or RN) with current registration.
• Extensive experience in eating disorders at Band 6 or above in hospital or community.
• Experience deputising for a ward manager and leading nursing teams.

Responsabilités

• Hold clinical responsibility for a defined caseload of youths with complex eating disorders.
• Lead and co-ordinate nursing care planning from admission to discharge.
• Work with MDT, families and carers on treatment plans.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to nursing staff and cover ward manager duties.
• Contribute to quality improvement, education and governance activities.
• Shape clinical practice across Children and Young People's Directorate.

Connaissances

Band 6 ED experience

Nursing leadership

Teaching staff

Formation

RN registration

Description du poste

This Clinical Nurse Specialist post sits in the Eating Disorders Service at Parkview, a specialist inpatient unit for children and young people run by Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust. The postholder holds clinical responsibility for a caseload of young people aged 12 to 17 with complex eating disorders and mental health needs, covering assessment, care planning and risk management. The role also brings clinical supervision of nurses and cover for the ward manager. Applicants need at least Band 6 eating disorder experience and RN registration.

What the job involves

• Hold clinical responsibility for a defined caseload, including assessment, care planning, risk management and therapeutic interventions
• Lead and co-ordinate nursing care planning from pre-admission to discharge within the clinical area
• Work with the multidisciplinary team, young people, families and carers on treatment plans
• Provide clinical development and supervision of nursing staff in the clinical area, alongside the ward manager
• Provide cover for ward managers as required
• Maintain a safe, recovery-focused inpatient environment and support transitions back to the community
• Build relationships with patients, families, carers and partner agencies
• Support and develop colleagues through supervision, training and mentorship
• Contribute to quality improvement, education and governance activities
• Contribute to recruitment and workforce development
• Act as a visible role model with high standards of professional conduct
• Help shape clinical practice across the Children and Young People's Directorate

Registration & licences

• Registered Nurse (RNLD, RNMH or RN)

Experience

• Extensive experience in an eating disorder service at Band 6 or above, in community or inpatient settings
• Experience of sharing knowledge and skills with staff through formal and informal teaching
• Experience of deputising for a ward manager

Skills & knowledge

• Specialist clinical knowledge of complex issues within a Tier 4 eating disorder service
• Knowledge of developing, implementing and evaluating complex care packages for individual diagnoses
• Knowledge of developing, implementing and evaluating person-centred care plans and health action plans

Nice to have

• Master's degree, working towards, or equivalent significant specialist training, experience or short courses relevant to clinical practice

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Learning and development, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car or vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, and gym membership
• Discounts with retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues via the Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• Wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service and external helpline
• Staff networks and support groups