CYP CEDS Nurse Therapist

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking two registered nurses or occupational therapists to join their CYP Community Eating Disorder Service. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide care coordination and therapeutic interventions for young people and their families. Ideal candidates will have an interest in eating disorders and the willingness to develop their skills through training. The position offers a chance to contribute to innovative care practices in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist credentials.
• Interest in working with eating disorders and young people.
• Willingness to engage in further training.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team including care professionals.
• Offer care coordination and therapeutic interventions.
• Develop skills to support children, young people and their families.

Skills

Interest in working with eating disorders

Therapeutic intervention skills

Education

Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

It is an exciting time to join the CYP Community Eating Disorder Service as we continue to innovate and grow. There is currently an opportunity for 2 registered nurses or occupational therapists, who have an interest in working with eating disorders to join the team and develop their skills in working with young people and their families.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team including Nurses, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrist, Speciality Doctor, Clinical Psychologists and Family Therapists.
• The role of Nurse Therapist/Allied Health Professional is to offer care co-ordination and therapeutic intervention as identified following assessment.
• Develop therapeutic intervention skills to support the needs of children, young people and carers who access our service, with opportunities for training in NICE informed interventions.

Qualifications/Experience

• Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist
• Interest in working with eating disorders and in working with young people and families
• Willingness to engage in training to develop evidence-based skills

About the Service and Organization

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.