CYP Staff Nurse

PAN TRADE; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Chester is seeking a dedicated Band 5 mental health nurse to join their Day Hospital team. You will play a key role in providing support and care to young individuals with eating disorders. Candidates should have a strong understanding of mental health practices and the ability to develop therapeutic relationships. This role is on-site and offers comprehensive training and support to new starters.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with eating disorders.
• Ability to provide practical meal support.
• Knowledge of mental health best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic relationships with service users.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Participate in therapeutic group delivery.

Skills

Understanding the 6 Cs

Therapeutic relationship building

Meal support

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

CHEDS is a Tier 4 CAMHS Specialist Eating Disorder Service that offers intensive inpatient, outpatient, and day patient provision. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated Band 5 mental health nurse with a specialist interest in working with young people with eating disorders who will be part of the new and exciting CHEDS Day Hospital team at Ancora House and will have a key role to play in assisting young people in their recovery.

The post holder will be required to develop and promote a therapeutic relationship with service users and will be key in the day-to-day running of the service and coordination within the MDT. The Day Hospital runs from Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to join this team in providing the highest quality of care for our service users. This includes practical meal support and therapeutic group delivery. The individual must be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the 6 Cs in practice: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.

About Us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, and Liverpool. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centered approach to everything we do.

We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation, and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences.

What We Offer

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction/initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP. Please download a copy of the job description for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

How to Apply

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviors, and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviors.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling 01244 393100.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enroll for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.