Eating Disorder Clinical Nurse Specialist - North and Mid Essex

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking a passionate individual to join their team focused on improving care for individuals with eating disorders. The role involves coordinating referrals, assessments, and delivering specialized interventions. The Trust offers flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits, including training opportunities and NHS staff discounts.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS staff discounts

Excellent training opportunities

Annual leave scheme

Opportunity to work bank shifts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Day One Flexible Employer

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients suffering from eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Gate-keep referrals into the Adult Eating Disorders Service.
• Ensure effective assessment and care planning.
• Deliver highly specialist, evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Dynamic

Creative

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Experience with eating disorders

Job description

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

About the Role

Our friendly and growing team is seeking a new member passionate about improving access and quality of care for individuals with eating disorders. The role covers services in North and Mid Essex, with occasional travel to other areas.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, motivated, and enthusiastic individual with experience working with clients suffering from eating disorders. You will receive regular supervision and support to develop your skills in this specialist area.

Key Responsibilities

1. Gate-keep referrals into the Adult Eating Disorders Service, liaising with referrers and providing advice and support.
2. Ensure effective assessment, care planning, and review of patient care in line with EPUT CPA policies.
3. Coordinate with the provider collaborative regarding out-of-area placements and inpatient admissions, acting as a link for local services and carers.
4. Deliver highly specialist, evidence-based interventions for clients with Eating Disorders, utilizing various frameworks and modalities.

What We Offer

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS staff discounts
• Excellent training opportunities
• Annual leave scheme (buying and selling options)
• Opportunity to work bank shifts to expand experience
• Salary Sacrifice schemes, including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

Flexible Working

The Trust supports flexible working arrangements. You are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting manager and may apply for flexible working from day one of employment.

Staff Bank

Our NHS staff bank, managed by the Trust, hires both clinical and non-clinical professionals for shifts across hospitals and community settings. All permanent staff are enrolled automatically, with the option to work additional shifts if desired. If joining in a fixed-term role, please indicate your interest in the staff bank on your paperwork.

Additional Information

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.