CYP Staff Nurse | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health and care provider is seeking a Band 5 mental health nurse to join their Day Hospital team. The role involves developing therapeutic relationships with young service users struggling with eating disorders, supporting the running of the service, and delivering therapeutic group sessions. Applicants must be registered mental health nurses with the ability to engage in recovery-focused care. A commitment to compassionate, person-centred care is essential.

Benefits

Induction training

Commitment to inclusive recruitment

Qualifications

• Registered Band 5 Mental Health Nurse with interest in young people's eating disorders.
• Experience developing therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote a therapeutic relationship with service users.
• Support the day-to-day running of the Day Hospital.
• Provide practical meal support and deliver therapeutic group sessions.

Skills

Therapeutic relationship development

Recovery-focused care

Teamwork within MDT

Compassionate care principles

Education

Registered Band 5 Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Overview

CHEDS is a Tier 4 CAMHS Specialist Eating Disorder Service offering 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 to join the new CHEDS Day Hospital team at Ancora House. The post holder will develop and promote a therapeutic relationship with service users and support the day to day running of the service and coordination within the MDT. The Day Hospital runs from Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote a therapeutic relationship with service users.
• Support the day to day running of the Day Hospital and coordinate within the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Provide practical meal support and deliver therapeutic group sessions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary framework to place the patient at the centre of care and promote high standards of practice.

Requirements

• Registered Band 5 Mental Health Nurse with a specialist interest in working with young people with eating disorders.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships and engage in recovery-focused care.
• Ability to work within a MDT and demonstrate the 6 C’s in practice: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment.
• Understanding and application of person-centred, compassionate care principles.
• Willingness to participate in practical meal support and group-based work.

About Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP)

CWP provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care across Wirral, Cheshire and other sites. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites with services across Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We strive to be compassionate and person-centred and are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good overall rating.

Additional Information

• We are Disability Confident, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware, and hold the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and valuing differences.
• New starters begin on a fixed monthly start date in line with Prepare to Care (P2C). P2C offers up to 3 weeks of induction training.
• Applications may be closed early if a large number of applications are received.
• DBS check costs are borne by applicants; consider joining the DBS Update Service (small annual fee applies).
• Role requires meeting essential criteria as described in the person specification; guidance and support available in the applicant information.
• Please note the advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.